Wednesday is expected to come after a year and a half of government, and Likud leaders and white blue face some party challenges • Prime Minister should choose between two of his closest associates

The Government's Signs and Signs:  If there are no delays or glitches along the way, this Wednesday, after about a year and a half, a government will be sworn in. But even before the government is sworn in, Netanyahu is expected to have a headache in front of his party. Today, right-wing members hold 28 ministerial positions.

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After partitioning with blue-and-white people, the 58 blocs will have to settle for just 15 ministers. Likud members with a peak of 36 seats will have to settle for about ten to twelve (depending on whether the government joins the government or not) only ministerial roles, which puts a great deal of tension between the party members.

Last night, Netanyahu and his people sat for hours to advance the issue of file distribution, which is also related to the dialogue with Blue and White about the health portfolio, while the cases are ready to give in exchange for the case. At Netanyahu's headache focus is the internal security case that three contenders are considered to be strong - Gilad Arden, Miri Regev and Amir Ohana.

Arden, a long-time guard for his high status and position in the party primaries and is currently in office, has expressed his desire to remain in office in light of the fact that there are no senior positions available. Until recently, Arden refused the position of Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, but in recent days has not sounded firm in his refusal.

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Minister Regev. In the primaries as well as in the elections, she approached Netanyahu as she organized the election events across the country, also stated her desire for the position. And another challenger is outgoing Justice Minister Amir Ohana, who is highly regarded by Netanyahu for his role in the Ministry of Justice and is also highly regarded within the Likud. The transport portfolio could be compensation for one of these three ministers.

Another senior Likud leader has a problem with Yuli Edelstein, who has stated that he will only serve as Knesset Speaker again or as a full-fledged MK. Opposition by Blue and White to appoint Edelstein to the Knesset Speaker poses a problem and will probably be appointed by Yariv Levin, Netanyahu's associate and the person who led the coalition negotiations with Blue and White.

The role of the finance minister will probably be transferred to the Israeli minister Katz. And the fate of other Likud officials is still unclear. Gilo Gamaliel requests the education portfolio, Nir Barkat and Uncle Amsalem compete for the Jerusalem portfolio. Yoav Galant, who is also close to the prime minister, is expected to receive a file addressing security issues, Minister Steinitz and Minister Elkin seek to maintain their current role (Steinitz in Energy and Elkin in Environmental Protection).

Who seems to be left out of the loop is Avi Dichter, who yesterday said in a statement that "Likud officials have elected Prime Minister Netanyahu as Likud Chairman. The same dysfunctionals chose me for the top ten in Likud. I trust the PM to respect the decision of the functionaries.

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At Likud's main partner, Blue and White, things seem a little simpler. In blue and white the picture of the distribution of files is starting to form, but there will be changes until Tuesday. The defense file must have been for Benny Gantz and the foreign case, and certainly for Ashkenazi. The trial case will be Abby Nissenkorn's. 

"Israel Today" also learned that MK Omar Yankelevich, who is considered a close associate of Benny Gantz and whose name has made headlines in recent months, will often get a Sarah role while MK Miki Haimovich, the first woman on the blue and white list, will take the lead The surprising turnaround comes from the direction of MK Hailey Trooper, who was designated for the Social Equality portfolio and now appears to be appointed Minister of Culture and Sport. A very interesting move, as Trooper himself wears a skullcap and many competitions are held on Saturdays. The designated Minister of Communications is Yoaz Handel. 

Blue and white have not yet given up on the health portfolio and are currently negotiating with the Likud on the matter, although it seems unsuccessful. As first published in "Israel Today" in blue, white are ready to give up some files for the health portfolio, provided there is no foreign portfolio. White told Israel Today that the distribution of files has not yet been finalized for this reason.