Israeli Government Set to Expand

The video discusses the political situation in Israel, focusing on the wafer-thin majority of the governing coalition and the potential inclusion of Avigdor Lieberman's party to stabilize the government. It highlights tensions between former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stemming from incidents involving the Israeli Defense Forces and controversial statements comparing Israel's current atmosphere to 1930s Germany. The video suggests that these tensions may lead to a more right-wing coalition.

What is the main reason for the potential inclusion of Avigdor Lieberman's party in the coalition?

• To reduce the influence of the opposition

• To make the government less stable

• To decrease the number of seats in the coalition

• To increase the number of seats in the coalition

What incident led to tensions between Moshe Ya'alon and Benjamin Netanyahu?

• A diplomatic conflict with another country

• A debate on education reform

• A controversial military action involving an Israeli soldier

• A disagreement over economic policy

What was the reaction of Netanyahu and his coalition to the IDF officer's statement comparing Israel's atmosphere to 1930s Germany?

• They supported the officer's right to express himself

• They agreed with the officer's statement

• They were displeased with the officer's statement

• They ignored the officer's statement

Who is likely to be appointed as the new Defense Minister, according to the transcript?

• An unnamed candidate

• Moshe Ya'alon

• Avigdor Lieberman

• Benjamin Netanyahu

What effect would the inclusion of Avigdor Lieberman's party have on the coalition?

• It would make the coalition more left-wing

• It would make the coalition more right-wing

• It would dissolve the coalition

• It would have no effect on the coalition's political stance