MK Gideon Sa'ar's potential acceptance of an offer to join the government as defense minister has caused a rift between him and opposition leaders. Uncertainty about Sa'ar's plans could jeopardize future cooperation with the opposition. Sa'ar had previously expressed willingness to create a right-wing bloc opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but has reportedly been in contact with him since the summer. The opposition parties have not commented on the matter, but tensions between New Hope and other opposition factions were already present. A poll showed that a majority of Israelis believe Sa'ar's potential entry into the government would be for personal benefit.