As coalition talks intensify and opposition bloc leaders hold round-the-clock negotiations, Channel 13 political analyst Michael Shemesh is pointing to a significant tactical achievement for Yesh! party chairman Gadi Eisenkot.
According to Shemesh, despite internal arguments and sharp disagreements among the various partners in the bloc, Eisenkot is managing to demonstrate control over the process.
From bloc endorsement to Knesset speaker
"Despite all the disputes and arguments: Eisenkot is managing to lead the bloc both to endorse him and to secure the Knesset speaker position for his party," Shemesh analyzed. "This is no small achievement."
Securing unanimous backing from all components of the bloc for the presidential endorsement, alongside guaranteeing the Knesset speaker role for Yesh!, marks a first parliamentary and political step toward establishing Eisenkot's position as leader of the camp.
