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Eisenkot's Knesset Moves, Arkia Sale Dispute
Eisenkot's bloc advances judicial reforms in Knesset; Arkia employees seek new investors to counter a sale deal.
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Business conditions in Israel are mixed. Eisenkot's bloc targets judicial changes, impacting the public sector, while Arkia employees contest a sale, affecting logistics.
In this briefing Arkia · Nakash brothers · Gadi Eisenkot · Benjamin Netanyahu · Knesset · Itamar Ben-Gvir · Israel Police
Companies
Arkia employees seek investors to counter sale
Arkia employees are attempting to block a sale deal signed by the Nakash brothers by finding new investors within three days, reports Globes. The workers' union aims to secure their holdings and status within the company. The deadline for presenting a competing offer is set for Monday afternoon. This development follows the Nakash brothers' agreement to sell control of Arkia, which has prompted the union to seek alternatives to protect employee interests.
Impact Arkia employees and potential investors are directly affected as the union seeks to counter the Nakash brothers' sale agreement.
Watch The deadline for presenting a competing offer is Monday afternoon. · 16 November 2026
Sources: Globes ↗
Politics
Eisenkot bloc targets Netanyahu's judicial changes
Part of: Political maneuvering in Israel: coalition talks and draft law →
Gadi Eisenkot's political bloc is pushing to reverse judicial changes initiated by Benjamin Netanyahu through Knesset committees, according to Haaretz. The bloc is also considering forming a committee led by the Joint List to address issues affecting Arab society. While the High Court had temporarily frozen several provisions of Netanyahu's judicial changes, many of these injunctions have expired following the recent elections. This move signifies a potential shift in Israel's legal landscape as Eisenkot's bloc seeks to dismantle Netanyahu's judicial legacy.
Impact Legal professionals and public-sector entities face potential changes as Eisenkot's bloc seeks to reverse Netanyahu's judicial reforms.
Sources: Haaretz ↗
Police chief proceeds with appointments despite dispute
Israel's Police Commissioner is proceeding with appointments that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir refuses to recognize, Haaretz reports. The commissioner argues that vacancies cannot remain unfilled, while Ben-Gvir calls the appointments illegal. Police sources suggest the commissioner is seeking favor with Ben-Gvir's potential successor, possibly from the opposition, to extend his term. This internal conflict highlights ongoing tensions within Israel's law enforcement leadership.
Impact Police personnel and public-sector administrators are affected by the ongoing dispute over leadership appointments.
Sources: Haaretz ↗
Nothing significant reported today in Regulation · Disruption · Internal tension · Safety & health · Markets · Trade.
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