Rotating Government and Presidential Pardon: Ben Gvir Reveals Details of US Proposal to Netanyahu

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir commented on a report published by "Israel Hayom" newspaper regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pledge to the American administration to form a unity government including Gadi Eisenkot, with Ben Gvir excluded after the elections.

The extremist minister considered this regrettable, revealing that the proposal involves concluding diplomatic agreements, alongside granting Netanyahu a presidential pardon.

Ben Gvir told his supporters that he needs their votes to ensure a strong presence within the government, rather than being weak and marginalized in the opposition ranks.

"Israel Hayom" newspaper reported that the administration of US President Donald Trump is pushing for the formation of a broad unity government in Israel including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the leader of the opposition "Yesh Atid" party, Gadi Eisenkot, as part of American moves to rearrange the political and regional landscape.

Netanyahu indicated in closed talks his readiness to abandon his right-wing partners and form a more moderate government, enabling the achievement of a regional agreement.

According to the Israeli newspaper, the American proposal includes forming a rotating government headed by Netanyahu for about two years, before ending his political career.

The newspaper added that the contacts include the possibility of granting Netanyahu a presidential pardon, noting that American officials spoke about a potential role for Israeli President Isaac Herzog in this matter, despite the denial from the President's office.

The report sparked reactions within the ruling coalition, as National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir accused Netanyahu of planning to exclude him and his party from the next government, and relying on Eisenkot instead.

For his part, Eisenkot said that Israeli voters will determine the election results, but the report pointed to disagreements within the American administration regarding the chances of the initiative's success, with concerns about the continuation of political division in Israel.