The PM's associates are sending very clear messages stating that Netanyahu will not head to elections before the following objectives are met: the return of the hostages; ensuring that Hamas does not return to rule, and placing Gaza on a path to demilitarization. His circle also discusses reinforcing achievements against Lebanon, Syria, and Iran – and even the signing of several peace treaties.
The former prime minister’s candid rhetoric during a recent political event stunned even his closest allies. What is behind the change?
Like his father did in 1984, when a unity government turned out to be one of the best Israel ever had, Isaac Herzog will demand that the political players act like adults rather than spoiled kindergartners.
Bennett and Lapid can ask the president to dissolve the Knesset on the grounds it is disrupting the function of the government. The president would then need to task another lawmaker with forming a government.
Everyone in the coalition understands full well that their house of cards could soon come toppling down. Yet it is precisely this fear that has coalition members coming together now to an even greater extent.
Will a possible plea bargain between Benjamin Netanyahu and the State Attorney force the former premier out of politics? The future of the current government hinges on the answer.
It's rather problematic that significant constitutional changes are being proposed as stand-alone legislation rather than as part of other constitutional changes that are needed.
From 1992 to 2001, The Basic Law: The Government limited a prime minister’s term in office to eight years. This is a reasonable timeframe.
For the moment, the Bennett-Lapid government seems to answer the desire of many Israelis for leadership that is neither radical Left nor radical Right, neither anti-religious nor obnoxiously religious-coercive, neither feeble nor fierce.
With all signs pointing to the state budget passing as planned, opposition members are said to be working on a no-confidence vote to topple the government, but it is unclear whether Blue and White's leader is on board with the plan.