Will Eisenkot succeed in 'minefield of Israeli politics' where 'so many other generals' have failed?
Summary
Israeli pollster and political analyst Dahlia Scheindlin discussed Gadi Eisenkot’s effort to form a government after President Isaac Herzog tasked him with the job. She said coalition arithmetic, reluctance to work with Arab parties, and strained U.S. ties could limit the opposition’s chances and deepen Israel’s political crisis.Key Facts
- President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government.
- Eisenkot has 45 days to try to assemble a parliamentary majority.
- Scheindlin said Israel’s opposition leaders remain reluctant to cooperate with Arab parties.
- Scheindlin described that reluctance as a self-imposed constraint on efforts to replace Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The discussion linked the erosion of bipartisan support for Israel in Washington to Netanyahu’s focus on one U.S. political party and leader.
- Scheindlin said the immediate result could be parliamentary deadlock or a fragile minority government.
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