Israeli President Isaac Herzog is expected to task a Knesset member with forming a new government within a few days, a step that does not necessarily guarantee a resolution to the political deadlock resulting from the parliamentary elections held on October 27. The camps of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the "Jewish Opposition" failed to secure a majority in the Knesset, with Netanyahu's camp obtaining 53 seats compared to 48 for the Jewish Opposition and 19 for Palestinian parties out of 120 seats.
Government Formation Scenarios
Israel faces 4 potential scenarios for forming the government: a stable government, a minority government, a unity government, and a transitional government. Forming a government requires obtaining the confidence of at least 61 deputies, and these scenarios may face political obstacles that push for a return to elections. Among the options, the Jewish Opposition could agree with Palestinian parties to form a government with the confidence of 67 members, but most leaders of this camp reject an alliance with Palestinian parties.
Challenges of Political Alliances
Regarding a minority government, the coalition could rely on external support from parties not participating in the government, such as the Unified Arab List or the Joint List. A unity government, on the other hand, is based on a broad coalition including several parties, and Herzog may propose this option as a solution to the crisis, where Netanyahu and Eizenkot could alternate as heads of a government including other parties. However, this scenario faces the obstacle of many parties refusing to participate in a government headed by Netanyahu, who faces corruption charges.
Transitional Government and Interim Administration
If those tasked with forming the government fail, the President may issue a third mandate or return to the polls. Another form of transitional government is the continuation of an interim government until a new government is formed. During the mandate period, which may last up to 12 weeks, outgoing ministers will continue to perform their duties within the caretaker government, which possesses the same powers as the permanent government, including declaring war and managing diplomacy.
Source: Anadolu Agency
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