Avigdor Lieberman, head of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, is once again recognized as a key player in Israel's political developments. The fate of the formation of the next cabinet of the Zionist regime depends on his decisions, especially considering that his party holds only 7 seats in the Knesset. This situation raises questions about Lieberman's role in political equations and the possibility of him obstructing Gadi Eisenkot, the head of the opposition, in his path to the premiership.
Challenges Facing Avigdor Lieberman
Lieberman had previously expressed his support for Gadi Eisenkot's candidacy, but he has strongly opposed the formation of a minority cabinet reliant on Arab parties. This stance could pose serious challenges to the process of forming a new cabinet. Eisenkot has set four conditions for joining the future cabinet, which include recognizing "Israel as a Jewish sovereignty," adherence to the "Declaration of Independence," acceptance of Hamas as "a terrorist organization," and commitment to military service.
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Support from Arab Parties and Its Impact on Future Elections
After the parliamentary elections on October 27, two Arab parties managed to secure 19 seats, which is an unprecedented result in Israel's political history. These two parties have supported Eisenkot in forming a cabinet, but his conditions regarding labeling Hamas as a terrorist organization and Lieberman's opposition to cooperation with Arab parties have raised many questions about the possibility of these parties participating in the future cabinet. Lieberman has repeatedly emphasized that these parties do not explicitly consider Hamas "a terrorist organization," although they condemned the October 7, 2023 attack.
The political future of Israel is significantly influenced by these complex developments and changing political equations, heavily reliant on Avigdor Lieberman's decisions. Depending on his positions, he could chart a new path for the next cabinet or exacerbate new challenges. Meanwhile, there are many questions about Eisenkot's political future and his likelihood of successfully forming a cabinet.
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