Eisenkot bloc leaders fear Bennett may prefer new elections over partnering with haredi parties
Negotiations to establish an Eisenkot bloc government continue to expose disagreements among the potential coalition partners, with questions now emerging about Bennett's position.
'They will use you and throw you away': Netanyahu warns haredi parties away from Eisenkot-led bloc
According to a source familiar with the negotiations, Netanyahu is personally speaking with rabbis, sending emissaries to the haredi leadership, and attempting to reach rabbis outside senior leaders.
Liberman set to become only Eisenkot-bloc leader with direct security ties to Netanyahu
Liberman was set to head the Knesset's temporary Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, while Eisenkot urged Netanyahu to exercise restraint in security decisions during the political transition.
Eisenkot's bloc divided as Golan eyes minority gov't with Arab support, Bennett stays silent
Suspicion grows within the Eisenkot-led bloc over Golan and Bennett's intentions, while haredi parties doubt a deal but express unexpected trust in Liberman.
Diplomatic challenges from US, Europe, Iran, await Israel's next prime minister - analysis
Ultimately, Israel's next prime minister will have to choose between interests that cannot always be reconciled.
Likud officials ‘hope for a miracle’ as haredi parties weigh joining Eisenkot government - analysis
As Netanyahu works to block an Eisenkot government, Likud officials concede privately that if UTJ gets an acceptable draft arrangement, “all that remains is to put our trust in God.”
'You are a coward': Danon confronts Iranian UN representative in heated confrontation
"You are a coward, and your leaders are cowards hiding underground," Danon told Iran's UN representative, warning that Tehran would face consequences for its support of terrorism.
What is Liberman's 2018 haredi draft plan, and could it break the coalition deadlock? - explainer
Liberman's 2018 haredi draft plan is back in focus. How does it compare to Bismuth's bill on recruitment quotas, sanctions, and IDF manpower needs?
Eisenkot has the mandate, but Liberman and the haredim hold the keys to power - analysis
The disagreements among potential coalition partners are so deep that Herzog himself sought clarification over the weekend on how Eisenkot intends to overcome them.
Shas claims reports of party joining potential Eisenkot-led coalition 'complete fake news'
Shas's statement comes following an N12 report that Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman dropped his veto on forming a government with haredi parties.
