Former aide says Netanyahu fears Eisenkot may lead Israel
Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu's main rival, has the first chance to form a government once Israel's new parliament is sworn in.
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What happened
Nir Hefetz, a former adviser to Netanyahu, says the prime minister fears Gadi Eisenkot could take power. Israel's new parliament is due to be sworn in, and Eisenkot has the first chance to build a government and try to oust Netanyahu.
Why it matters
Hefetz suggests the panic could make Netanyahu readier to compromise while Eisenkot works to assemble a governing alliance.
Coverage
- Israel's new parliament to be sworn in as leaders compete to form government (BBC)
- Netanyahu in 'panic' over possibility of Eisenkot becoming prime minister, former aide says (Jerusalem Post)
- Israel's president taps Netanyahu's political rival to form a new government (NPR)
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