Israel’s current coalition was established on the common denominator of toppling Benjamin Netanyahu from the premiership. Now, on the backdrop of rumors about Netanyahu considering a plea bargain in his graft trial and perhaps even exiting politics, coalition partners are worried about the future of their alliance. Within the numerous coalition parties, the Islamic Ra’am Party is probably the most worried.
Evidence of these concerns came up Jan. 16 at the weekly Cabinet meeting. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett opened the meeting with a special statement for the press: “… all of the various political analysts, with their graphs and scenarios, can rest assured. The government of Israel is working and will continue to work quietly and effectively, day after day, for the citizens of Israel."