A political analysis reported Thursday evening indicates that Gadi Eisenkot's camp is growing concerned about signals from Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett, who refuse to commit to supporting the largest party leader. The analysis suggests that if the opposition bloc wins, Lieberman and Bennett may make far-reaching demands in coalition negotiations, threatening Eisenkot's path to the premiership despite his consistent polling lead.
A political analysis published Thursday evening highlights growing concerns within Gadi Eisenkot's camp regarding the coalition intentions of Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett. According to the analysis, both opposition figures are refusing to commit to supporting the leader of the largest party after the next election, raising fears that they may demand far-reaching concessions in coalition negotiations if the bloc prevails.
Eisenkot has maintained a consistent lead in recent polling, overtaking Bennett in multiple surveys as the opposition's preferred candidate for prime minister. However, the analysis suggests that the internal dynamics of the anti-Netanyahu bloc remain fragile, with Lieberman and Bennett potentially leveraging their positions to secure key ministerial portfolios or policy concessions.
The analysis did not specify which specific demands Lieberman or Bennett might raise. The Zioneer has previously reported on Eisenkot's steady rise in the polls and the shifting opposition landscape, including Bennett's declining support and the consolidation of the center-state alternative around Eisenkot.
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