Eisenkot has the mandate. Can he form a government?
Summary
David Horowitz analyzes Gadi Eisenkot’s mandate to form a government, noting the difficulty of building a coalition amid internal friction and the Shin Bet’s controversial probe into alleged foreign interference in the election. The discussion also covers Trump’s comments on Israel’s declining popularity in the US, the potential end of military aid, and reports that Netanyahu attempted to authorize a strike on Iran before the election.
Topics discussed
Introduction and episode agenda
Eisenkot's mandate and coalition building challenges
Negotiations with ultra-Orthodox and Arab parties
Netanyahu's shifting stance and potential unity government
Internal friction among opposition parties and Lieberman
Shin Bet investigation into alleged election fraud
Attorney General's findings and concerns about Zinni
Knesset swearing-in and upcoming legislative votes
US midterm results and impact on Israel military aid
Rubio's stance on Iran negotiations
Allegations of pre-election Iranian strike plans
Review of Johnny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa concert
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