Israeli Coalition Talks: Bloc Recommends Eisenkot, Lieberman Supports Lapid

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What happened

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The heads of the left-wing bloc announced they will recommend Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yashar!, to form the next government. Avigdor Lieberman supports this recommendation and backs a move to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana with Yair Lapid. However, Lieberman has ruled out joining a minority government or a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. President Herzog is setting the order of consultations for the process.

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Why it matters

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Coalition formation efforts are stalling, prompting President Herzog to take charge of the process. The internal divisions and shifting recommendations among political leaders could impact government stability and policy continuity.

Coalition formation efforts are stalling as leaders fail to secure a majority, prompting President Herzog to take charge of the process.

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Who's involved

Avigdor LiebermanSupports Gadi Eisenkot's recommendation and demands the replacement of Amir Ohana.
Gadi EisenkotChairman of Yashar! and recommended by the bloc to form the next government.
HerzogSetting the order of consultations for government formation.
Yair LapidSupported by Avigdor Lieberman to replace Amir Ohana as Knesset Speaker.
Amir OhanaCurrent Knesset Speaker, whose replacement is supported by Avigdor Lieberman.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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Shin BetSpeculative
Shin Bet might face risks to security funding access due to political instability.

Coverage

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