Herzog prepares Netanyahu and Eisenkot government — media
Israeli President Isaac Herzog, according to media reports, is preparing for a possible political deadlock after the elections and may facilitate the formation of a joint government of Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot. The President's Office denied that he is discussing a specific coalition composition.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog, according to information from the Kan-11 television channel, is preparing for a possible political deadlock after the next elections. Opposition sources believe that in the absence of a clear election result, Herzog may try to facilitate the creation of a joint government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot. According to journalist Yaara Shapira, the president has already sent messages to party leaders asking them to moderate political rhetoric and prevent further escalation of the conflict. The president's associates emphasize that Herzog wants to prevent a situation where Israel would have to hold early elections again. However, the President's Office categorically denied claims that Herzog is already promoting a specific government formation option or discussing the composition of a future coalition with certain politicians. "The president has not discussed the creation of a national unity government with any candidate or Knesset member," the office stated, emphasizing that this issue will be discussed after the election results are announced.