TV: Netanyahu, Gantz agreed on Jordan Valley annexation, religion and state

Channel 13 provides more information on the ostensible deal that was taking shape between Likud and Blue and White but now appears to have hit a dead end.

The network says both parties agreed the premiership rotation deal and Netanyahu’s leave of absence would be legislated before a government is formed; the Interior Ministry would be handed over to Blue and White; the new government would include over 30 ministers; the religious status quo would be upheld, but would not mention the new public transportation on Shabbat; and Israel would annex the Jordan Valley.

But serious disagreements remain over whether Netanyahu would serve as premier for three or six months and Gantz for 1.5 years or two years, and whether Netanyahu would remain in the security cabinet after vacating the Prime Minister’s Office, the report says.

Channel 13 says Gantz was willing to accept most of the demands but was afraid the deal would split the Blue and White alliance.

The chances of avoiding an election “are low,” Channel 13 says.