To oust Netanyahu, Israel’s opposition needs to learn this lesson from him
The secret to the prime minister’s political longevity has been abandoning commitments when they get in his way. It’s time his opponents did the same. The post To oust Netanyahu, Israel’s opposition needs to learn this lesson from him appeared first on +972 Magazine .
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, stated on Saturday that he intends to use a parliamentary majority to implement major policy changes and replace Benjamin Netanyahu's government following the October 27 election. According to The Indian Express, Eisenkot met with opposition leader Yair Lapid to discuss his plans for the next Knesset, which include building a wide coalition.
Eisenkot's stated priorities for the upcoming Knesset involve establishing a state commission of inquiry and implementing a rule requiring all Israelis to perform some form of national service. He also seeks to increase IDF enlistment, improve benefits and recognition for those in uniform, and repeal laws associated with the government's judicial overhaul.
Regarding the political landscape, The Indian Express reports that the 120 Knesset seats have split three ways, leaving neither major bloc with the 61 seats required for a majority. While the Central Elections Committee has finished counting ballots, official results are expected on November 4, 2026. Meanwhile, +972 Magazine suggests that the prime minister's political longevity is rooted in abandoning commitments when they obstruct his goals.
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