"Netanyahu sees starting a war with Iran as a way out"
While the work of Eisenkot, who was assigned to form the government by President Herzog, was hampered by the difficulties in the coalition negotiations, there was a security dispute between him and Netanyahu.
Quick Look
- Eisenkot, appointed by Israeli President Herzog to form a government, faces coalition difficulties.
- On the other hand, Eisenkot's warning to avoid military attacks against Netanyahu created a debate between the two men.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Coalition negotiations and government formation processes in Israel are causing political blockages.
President Isaac Herzog assigned Eisenkot, who received the support of 67 deputies, to form a government on November 8. However, the Change Bloc needs the support of parties founded by Palestinian Israeli citizens in order to form a government, and political differences within the bloc make coalition talks difficult.
If Eisenkot fails, Herzog may give Netanyahu the task of forming a government, and if both attempts fail, early elections may be on the agenda. While the coalition government in Israel remains uncertain, the possibility of Prime Minister Netanyahu restarting the war with Iran remains hot on the agenda.
Eisenkot, who received the authority to form a government in Israel, warned Prime Minister Netanyahu not to attempt non-urgent military attacks.
"Show restraint and caution against dangerous steps that may wait until the inauguration of a new government," he said in his letter. "Mobilizing security forces without a direct, immediate and irreversible threat could have devastating consequences on Israeli democracy and citizens' trust in state institutions," Eisenkot said to Netanyahu. He used the following expressions.
Following this warning, a discussion took place between Eisenkot and Netanyahu about "acting responsibly in security issues".
In the statement made by Netanyahu's office, reacting to Eisenkot's warning, it was claimed that the decisions taken by the government were "taken for security reasons and in full coordination with security institutions".
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
If Eisenkot fails, the mandate will be given to Netanyahu
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will Eisenkot be able to form a government?
- Will there be early elections?
