About Two Weeks Until Lists Close: Unity Attempts for Eisenkot, Bennett and Lapid Return to the Table
The idea of uniting Bennett, Lapid, and Eisenkot returns to closed-door discussions, but the balance of power has completely changed. While those close to "Together" are examining the numbers, Eisenkot's camp fears that a large…
Assessment
Two weeks before the deadline to submit party lists, merger talks among Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Yair Lapid have resumed behind closed doors. The balance of power has shifted since earlier rounds. Eisenkot's camp worries that a broad union could actually repel voters and fail to add seats to the bloc. The arithmetic is being tested, but the risk of alienating existing support makes any deal fragile.