Kommentar: Israels Partner dürfen auf eine verlässlichere Regierung hoffen
Die Israelis wollen Benjamin Netanjahu offenbar ablösen. Für Deutschland und andere Partner wäre das eine gute Nachricht. Die aktuelle Regierung war unberechenbar.
The article questions whether Israel's partner can expect a more reliable government in Gadi Eisenkot. As the morning progresses, the picture of power dynamics should become clearer. However, the current trend suggests a desire for political change. For Israel's partners, this would be a positive sign, even if the end of Benjamin Netanyahu's tenure does not necessarily mean a fundamentally different security policy.
In foreign affairs, opposition and Netanyahu share surprising similarities. Both oppose a Palestinian state in the foreseeable future and support attacks in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and Iran. A new government would not hasten peace negotiations. Yet, a government change could strengthen confidence in Israel. Naftali Bennett, the main candidate of the B’Yachad party, exemplifies this best.
Unlike Netanyahu, Bennett often takes more conservative positions on settlement and security policies. Diplomats and business representatives nostalgically recall Bennett's leadership between 2021 and 2022, when he was the leader of the settlement organization Yesha. During his tenure, negotiations were productive.
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