Coalition Talks and the Trump Administration's Position

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According to Maariv, voices are being heard in Trump's circle calling for the establishment of a unity government without Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, and an idea is even emerging for a rotation in which Netanyahu would serve only one year. According to Maariv, Eisenkot and Bennett oppose sitting under him, and the Americans have not yet held talks with them on the outline. Trump has not expressed support for the outline.

According to Ynet, sources in Trump's circle say that a government with Ben Gvir is not an option, and according to Walla, American sources said the president wants a government without Ben Gvir and Smotrich. According to Walla, Trump believes settler violence harms his regional vision. According to Kan News, Trump is considering supporting the formation of a government led by Netanyahu, and according to Behadrei Haredim he may intervene in the talks to form a unity government.

According to Walla, Trump has already declared a winner in the elections, and according to the same report he is convinced he returned Netanyahu to the game. According to Behadrei Haredim, interim results point to no majority for either bloc, with Ra'am rising to 6 seats, and 77% of the votes counted.