A Likud official is quoted as saying Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is preparing to build a coalition, one that does not include the chareidi parties. Yediot Achronot quotes the senior official saying ?If the prime minister feels he is up against the wall, he will build a coalition that does not include the chareidim.?
Yediot reports that Likud officials still prefer teaming up with the chareidim, but with the reality that Mr. Netanyahu cannot break up the Lapid Bennett team, it is becoming increasingly apparent that he will have to build a coalition that excludes Shas and Yahadut Hatorah towards bringing in Yesh Atid, Bayit Yehudi and Kadima, with a combined 33 seats.
Not all Likud officials are pleased with Mr. Netanyahu?s willingness to exclude Bennett from a coalition and go with the chareidim, for they feel Bennett and his right-wing party belong in the coalition. They feel the prime minister?s bias stems from the personal issues that have occurred in the past between Bennett and the prime minister, or more accurately, between Bennett and Mrs. Sara Netanyahu.
Most agree that if he can go with Bennett, Lapid and Mofaz, the prime minister would prefer to try his luck with that coalition rather than inform the president he requires the two-week extension in the hope of formulating a government, an embarrassing situation for a seasoned politicians like the prime minister. Painting a contradictory picture, some Likud officials are signaling the prime minister will not acquiesce to the Yesh Atid/Bennett coalition and if compelled to do so, he will head to elections again, optimistic Likud will gain seats.
(YWN ? Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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