Could Gadi Eisenkot become Israel’s next prime minister without forming a 61-seat coalition? A proposal articulated by Dr. Matan Gutman in Ynet suggests there may be an unconventional path to forming a government that could allow parties to support Eisenkot without formally joining his coalition.
Ami Eden and Ruth Eglash break down how the proposal would work, whether it could break Israel’s political deadlock, and what it would mean for the stability of the next government.
Dr. Gutman’s article: https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/bk6zrvetze
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CREDITS:
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CO-HOST: Ruth Eglash
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