Journalist Eliraz Sade Calls for Unity Government, Criticizes Political Divisiveness

Journalist Eliraz Sade has weighed in on the upcoming Israeli elections, focusing on the division between Netanyahu's bloc and his opponents. Sade, who identifies as a right-wing Jew, expressed his belief that there is no reason why he and supporters of figures like Benny Gantz or Naftali Bennett should not be in the same government, emphasizing shared Israeli identity and values.

He questioned the political landscape, stating, "I don't understand how we reached a situation where they prefer Mansour Abbas over me?" Sade believes the country has lost its way and called for a recalculation of its political direction. He specifically criticized the idea of Arab parties being used to divide Israelis, asserting that this is counterproductive to the founding principles of a Jewish state.

Sade urged all political sides to work towards preventing repeated elections. He proposed that if one bloc secures a majority of 61 seats, the opposing bloc should join the government to exert influence from within. If no bloc achieves a majority and Benjamin Netanyahu becomes interim prime minister again, Sade argued that figures like Gantz must join the government to have an impact.

He also addressed the issue of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) enlistment, suggesting that political parties should enter the government to become an alternative force and influence policy from within. Sade concluded by stating that "a Jew does not boycott a Jew," especially not the sitting government, as this leads to a loss of influence. He pointed to the political decline of figures like Gantz and Yair Lapid as evidence that voters, while not wanting Netanyahu, prioritize tangible results and influence, even if it means working with him.