Published: 27 August 2020
Last updated: 4 March 2024
In his power struggle with Gantz, Netanyahu finally folded first (Haaretz)
YOSSI VERTER: Once Netanyahu realised that he would be scorned for dragging Israel into another election at the height of an economic crisis – he caved in
Something happened on Monday to Israeli politics. In the struggle with Gantz over the narrative, Netanyahu blinked first. The Kahol Lavan chairman planned to deliver his speech at 8.30pm. Netanyahu hastened to record a video clip that was sent to the news broadcasters a quarter hour before, ostensibly to neutralize the sting from the alternate’s address.
Netanyahu and Gantz compromise on key issue, but a clash is all but inevitable (Haaretz)
While the prime minister's Likud party hopes to get more cabinet ministers involved in senior appointments, Gantz's Kahol Lavan fears the move will lead to weaker officials in key positions
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Why Netanyahu keeps his cabinet in the dark about Israel’s most delicate decisions (Haaretz)
YOSSI MELMAN: The prime minister is not including his ministers and the security cabinet in important discussions, at best deigning to inform them after decisions are made. He has done it again with the UAE deal
