{
  "id": 16568332,
  "title": "Could Trump's allies push Netanyahu into unity gov't without his far-right partners? - analysis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/could-trumps-allies-push-netanyahu-into-unity-govt-without-his-far",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T06:58:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-912862"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Some voices within Donald Trump's inner circle are pushing for an Israeli unity government that excludes Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, without specifying a particular timeframe. American billionaire Bill Ackman, a supporter of Trump, called for such a government, stating it would restore Israel's international standing and improve relations with key US allies. Ackman has praised Netanyahu but criticized Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, arguing their presence harms Israel's global image. However, opposition exists, with Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot and former prime minister Naftali Bennett opposing a government under Netanyahu. American officials have not discussed the framework with them, and some within Trump's team question whether Netanyahu can successfully negotiate with Saudi Arabia while serving alongside Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.",
  "summary": "Foremost among these plans is the possibility of a historic normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia, a prospect difficult to envision advancing while Ben-Gvir and Smotrich sit at the cabinet table.",
  "key_points": [
    "American voices within Trump's inner circle propose unity government without Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.",
    "Opposition from Yashar party's Gadi Eisenkot and former PM Naftali Bennett."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Pressure from Trump allies to exclude far-right ministers suggests a strategic shift toward prioritizing Israel's international standing and diplomatic relations with key partners like Saudi Arabia.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}