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Farkash-Hacohen Eyes Defection, But Won’t Risk Boosting Netanyahu Bloc

Political Shuffle: Orit Farkash-Hacohen Weighs Move to Eisenkot Camp, But Faces Resignation Dilemma Lior Kenan reports that MK Orit Farkash-Hacohen is considering joining Gadi Eisenkot’s emerging political camp. However, her immediate resignation from the Knesset could pose a problem: it would bring in the next candidate on the list, Akram Hasson—aligned with Gideon Sa’ar—which would effectively add another vote to Netanyahu’s coalition. According to Nadav Elimelech, members of the National Unity party are actively trying to reach Farkash-Hacohen and urge her not to resign. While she maintains close ties with Eisenkot and may eventually join forces with him, the current expectation is that she will stay in the Knesset to avoid strengthening the opposing bloc.