Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces the risk of losing power, as his main rival, Gadi Eisencott, is expected to receive the mandate to form Israel’s new government.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is expected to officially hand over the mandate of Eisenkot on Sunday, following two-day consultations with parties represented in Knesset, Israel’s Parliament.
The former Israeli Army chief and centre party leader Yashar will have up to six weeks to secure the necessary parliamentary support and establish a coalition government.
Eisencos has secured the support of 67 deputies, including 19 of the two Arab parties, while Netanyah has received only 46 recommendations. The prime minister’s position has weakened even more after the ultraorthodox United Torah Judaism, his traditional ally, refused to recommend it for forming the government.
However, obtaining the mandate does not automatically imply Netanyah’s departure from power. Eisencott must secure at least 61 votes in Parliament to pass the formation of the new government.
It aims to establish a national emergency government, uniting four Jewish opposition parties: Yashar, Together, Yisrael Beiteinu and Democrats. These parties have a total of 48 seats, and Eisenkot also hopes to secure the support of Arab parties.
Meanwhile, Eisencot has set four conditions for possible involvement of Arab parties in the government: recognition of Israel as a Jewish, democratic, liberal and egalitarian state; respect for the values of the Declaration of Independence; compulsory service for all citizens, military, national or civilian; and recognition of Hamas as a terrorist organisation.
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