Netanyahu and Eisenkot locked in battle to build Israel's coalition
Al Jazeera English reported that Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Eisenkot are locked in a struggle to form a governing coalition in the Knesset.
Al Jazeera English reported that Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Eisenkot are locked in a struggle to form a governing coalition in the Knesset. The two leaders are competing to assemble enough support among lawmakers to create a stable government. Their rivalry has stalled progress on a new administration, leaving the composition of Israel's next cabinet uncertain.
The deadlock highlights the difficulty of securing a majority in the parliament after recent elections, as both politicians seek allies to meet the threshold required for a coalition.
Why it matters
The outcome will determine who leads Israel's next government.
Key details
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- Israel · Middle East
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- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Jerusalem Daily, Netanyahu, Eisenkot, Knesset
- Section
- Politics
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