Removing Netanyahu at any cost means bringing him back to power: political scientist's forecast

Political scientist Alexander Tsinker, in an interview with Vesti studio, analyzed four scenarios for forming a coalition in Israel and warned that the change bloc's attempt to remove Netanyahu at any cost through a minority government could strategically open the door for his return to power. None of the scenarios, in his opinion, guarantee stability.

Political scientist and former Knesset member Dr. Alexander Tsinker, in an interview with Vesti studio, warned that the change bloc's attempt to remove Benjamin Netanyahu at any cost through a short-lived minority government would bring only a tactical victory but strategically open the door for his return to power. He analyzed four main scenarios for forming a coalition: relying on Arab factions (opposed by Avigdor Lieberman), bringing in ultra-Orthodox parties Shas and United Torah Judaism with their tough demands, attempting to unite Arab and religious parties in one government, and a broad coalition based on the Yashar and Likud parties. Tsinker considers the last option unlikely, as Netanyahu would demand to be the first to take the prime minister's seat, and Gadi Eisenkot remembers how the rotation ended for Benny Gantz. The expert also noted that a split within Likud, which with 27 seats remained the largest faction, is unlikely. In his opinion, the main question is what the change bloc seeks: systemic reforms or a quick change of prime minister. "Tactically they will win, but strategically they may lose," Tsinker concluded, suggesting that some government will still be formed, but it will not last long.