The Israeli media: The leaders of the Israeli Change Bloc agreed on the candidacy of Gadi Eisenkot for the position of Prime Minister, but the negotiations stalled due to the fight for the position of Speaker of the Knesset. The allies fear that Eisenkot may later enter into a separate deal with Benjamin Netanyahu. on Tuesday, November 3.
Five of the leaders of Israel's Change Bloc met in Herzliya to discuss the formation of a new government. Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Lieberman, Yair Lapid and Yair Golan agreed to recommend Eisenkot's candidacy for President Yitzhak Herzog. However, according to Maariv, the negotiations stalled due to the fight for the position of Knesset Speaker. Lieberman supports Lapid, and Eisenkot wants to take the seat himself. Some allies fear that he will then reach an agreement with Benjamin Netanyahu. The law reinforces the concerns: the votes of 90 deputies are needed to impeach the speaker. Therefore, this post gives serious political influence. The disagreements also concern the future coalition. Lieberman opposes relying on Arab parties, Golan is ready to cooperate with them, and Eisenkot is considering negotiations with the ultra-Orthodox. The decision on the speaker was postponed until November 9. As early as November 4, President Herzog will begin consultations on the formation of a government.