Jerusalem:Israeli Democratic Party leader Yair Golan announced on Wednesday that a new government could potentially be formed within two to three weeks, as reported by Israeli media.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Golan's statement comes as negotiations progress between the opposition's change bloc and ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties, though debates continue over the inclusion of Arab parties in the future Israeli government.

Golan emphasized the urgency of establishing a government swiftly, expressing his belief that a new administration could be realized within the proposed timeframe during an interview with Israeli Army Radio. However, it remains unclear whether his prediction is rooted in actual developments or merely reflects his aspirations to expedite the process.

Golan has persistently advocated for a government coalition involving the United Arab List (Ra'am), led by Mansour Abbas, and supported by the Arab Joint List, headed by Yousef Jabareen. Despite his efforts, Avigdor Liberman, leader of the right-wing Yisrael Beiteinu party and a participant in the change bloc, has dismissed such proposals, refusing to partake in a government including Arab parties or dependent on their backing.

In contrast, Liberman has shown a willingness to reconsider his stance against joining a coalition with ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties. These parties are currently engaged in discussions with representatives of Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, who has been entrusted with forming the government.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog assigned Eisenkot the responsibility of forming a government after recent parliamentary elections resulted in no clear majority for either his bloc or that of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot received recommendations from factions representing 67 members of the 120-seat Knesset, surpassing the 46 who supported Netanyahu. A faction with seven members abstained from endorsing either candidate.

Eisenkot has a 28-day window to establish a government, with the possibility of a 14-day extension if necessary.