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[65374] Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot met to discuss forming a government and dissolving the Knesset

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Heating up in the political system: Bennett and Eisenkot examine collaborations

There is tension in the political system following a meeting held last night between former Prime Minister and Chairman of the "Together" (Beyachad) party, Naftali Bennett, and former Chief of Staff and Chairman of the "Straight!" (Yashar!) party, Gadi Eisenkot.

According to reports on Amit Segal and News from the Field on Telegram, the two discussed the "steps required ahead of the dissolution of the Knesset." Dafna Liel added that the goal on the agenda is "leading to victory and forming a Zionist government based on the Alliance of those who Serve" within the framework of what was defined as the "Bloc of Correction and Hope."

Similar details were provided by The Hot News, Amir Ettinger & Yuval Segev, 12 Corner 99 and Ben Caspit, who noted that the meeting ended with an agreement on further upcoming meetings between the parties.

It is worth noting that the reporting channels, including Amit Segal and Dafna Liel, often tend to emphasize the efforts to replace the current government, while presenting figures like Bennett and Eisenkot as a governing alternative. The Political Arena channel also highlighted the efforts to consolidate a new political camp under the headline "Alliance of those who Serve."

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