In recent days, talk of the Zionist Union entering Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's government has increased – but even if it does, Netanyahu told Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett, that entrance would not be at the expense of the latter's party.
Over the weekend, several reports said that the expansion of the government was imminent. With the budget passed and several hot-button issues taken care of – such as the changes to the draft law demanded by haredi parties – there was no reason for Yitzhak Herzog to stay out of the coalition - and according to political commentators, Netanyahu is very anxious for Herzog to join and become his Foreign Minister.
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