The committees as a roadmap: The division between Together and Yisrael Beiteinu marks the direction for the government
The article analyzes the expected division of roles in the Eisenkot government, against the backdrop of Lieberman's appointment as chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and the appointment of Avishar Ben-Hurion as chair of the Finance Committee. According to assessments, Lieberman will aim for the Defense Ministry, Bennett for Finance, Golan for Justice or Education, and Lapid for Foreign Affairs. The article emphasizes that Lieberman is not interested in rotation, and that the expected government will be a minority government relying on the abstention of the Arab parties.
The article analyzes the expected division of roles in the government led by Gadi Eisenkot, against the backdrop of temporary appointments in Knesset committees. Tomorrow (Monday), Avigdor Lieberman will be elected temporary chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, and MK Liran Avishar Ben-Hurion (Together) will be approved as temporary chair of the Finance Committee. According to assessments, Lieberman will seek to serve as Defense Minister, Naftali Bennett will receive the Finance portfolio, Matan Kahana will remain Knesset Speaker, and Roy Folkman will serve as Coalition Chairman. Yair Golan is expected to receive the Justice or Education portfolio, and Yair Lapid the Foreign Ministry. The Interior Security portfolio remains open. The article emphasizes that Lieberman is not interested in rotation, and that he paved the way for contacts with United Torah Judaism while absorbing criticism. However, even if a government is formed with United Torah Judaism, it will have only 55 seats and will be a minority government relying on the abstention of the Arab parties. The article notes legal obstacles, including the IDF's demand for an additional 12,000 soldiers and the disqualification of the Haredi exemption law by the High Court.