Netanyahu's nightmare scenario

• Published date: 29 March 2021
• Date: 29 March 2021
• Author: Arutz Sheva Staff

Despite Lapid's possible participation, it would be difficult to define such a government as a left-wing government. The scenario may become practical only at the last minute, if it becomes the only way to avoid a fifth election.

Channel 12 News reported that Prime Minister Netanyahu said in closed conversations: "If Bennett joins - I will be able to form a coalition of 61. If I had 59, I would already have 61, Bennett is not really with me." People close to Netanyahu raised the possibility of giving up the premiership and running for president, but he in turn rejected the proposal for the time being and prefers to continue running for prime minister as Likud chairman.

On the other side of the political map is a power struggle between Bennett and Sa'ar who are on the right and Yair Lapid who leads the center-left. Bennett and Sa'ar are angry with Lapid. According to them, he is collecting recommendations, even though he has no ability...