WATCH: UTJ delegation kicks off second day of consultations to nominate prime minister
Otzma Yehudit and Likud are expected to nominate Netanyahu, while the Democrats, Ra'am, the Joint List, B'Yachad, and Yashar are expected to nominate Eisenkot.
The second day of consultations to designate Israel's next prime minister commenced on Thursday, starting with United Torah Judaism's delegation. MK Yitzhak Pindrus, a representative of UTJ, emphasized that protecting Torah students was their top priority, even surpassing the formation of a government. Pindrus stated that the UTJ expects any future government to prioritize the plight of those studying Torah and not be persecuted.
Subsequent parties, including Otzma Yehudit, the Democrats, Ra am, the Joint List, B Yachad, Yashar, and Likud, are also scheduled to meet with President Isaac Herzog in the coming hours. While Otzma Yehudit and Likud are anticipated to recommend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the prime ministerial candidate, the remaining parties, barring UTJ, are projected to endorse Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot for the position.
Wednesday's consultations saw the Religious Zionist Party, Shas, and Zehut all recommending Netanyahu. However, Yisrael Beytenu, headed by Avigdor Liberman, opted for Gadi Eisenkot. Regardless of the recommendations, Gadi Eisenkot is expected to assume the role of prime minister following the completion of consultations with all parties. Several parties have indicated their intention to choose Eisenkot to form the next government.
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