Paved the way for Eisenkot to become PM in Israel: Arab parties backed, 67 MPs came along; Netanyahu was left with 46

In Israel, the path to former army chief and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to become prime minister is almost clear. After two days of talks with President Isaac Herzog, a joint list of Arab parties with 11 MPs has backed him from outside the government. This gives him the support of 67 MPs, which is 6 more than the majority. On the other hand, the current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu now has only 46 MPs in support. Netanyahu's old ally, the ultra-conservative party United Torah Judaism (UTJ), has refused to support him. Notably, no coalition won a majority in the October 27 election. With the support of Arab parties, Eisenkott's chances of getting the first chance to form a government have been strengthened. Know the Joint List Coalition This is a political coalition that talks about the rights of Israel's Arab population. It includes three different parties. The coalition includes Jewish leaders along with Arab leaders. Four opposition leaders come together to oust Netanyahu After the election, on November 3, four major anti-Netanyahu leaders met in Herzliya. These included Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid and Yair Golan. These leaders agreed to work together to remove Netanyahu from power and to immediately start discussions on forming a government. At the meeting, these leaders proposed the formation of a national emergency government. For this, four basic principles were set. Who supported whom at the presidential meeting? In support of Netanyahu: The religious right-wing party regime and religious Zionism recommended that Netanyahu be given a chance to form a government again. The Jihut party also supported him. In support of Eisenkot: Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Bettenu party supported Eisenkot. Support of the Raam Party: The Arab party Raam also recommended that Eisenkot be given a chance to form a government. He supported Eisenkot with his 8 MPs. Joint List: The 11-member Joint List endorsed Eisenkot. UTJ did not endorse: The Digel Hora branch of United Tora Judaism refused to support any candidate. It has 4 MPs. The party's religious leaders made this decision. The government has to be formed in 42 days, the parliament will meet on November 10. In Israel, the office of the president is usually considered formal, but he has an important role in forming the government after the election. The president invites the leader who has the best chance of getting a majority in parliament to form the government. For this, they are not obliged to choose the leader who receives the most recommendations. After getting the opportunity to form the government, the concerned leader is given 28 days. If the government cannot be formed during this time, then the president can give an additional 14 days. That is, the attempt to form the government has to be completed in a total of 42 days. The first meeting of Israel's new parliament is expected to meet on November 10. If Eisenkot or Netanyahu fail to form a government within the stipulated time, the president can give another leader a chance. If all efforts fail, the path to new elections can be opened. ------------------------------ Also read this news... In Israel, Eisenkot lays 4 conditions for the coalition: The Haredi community will also have to provide military service; Talks with the opposition to remove Netanyahu In Israel, opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has put 4 conditions for the formation of a new government. According to Israeli media YNET, this includes making military service compulsory for the Haredi community. Read the full news...