Activist Youssef Haddad Rules Out Coalition With Benny Gantz
Youssef Haddad, an activist and candidate for the 'Am Ech Yisrael' party, stated on Sunday that his party will not join a government led by Benny Gantz, citing Gantz's refusal to label Hamas as a terrorist organization and the inclusion of a candidate who defended the terrorist Ahlam Tamimi on his list.
Haddad, whose party identifies firmly with the right-wing bloc, expressed a desire for a "clean campaign" focused on their platform. He also mentioned that Gantz himself had disqualified them by stating that Ofir Winter would not serve as Defense Minister.
Haddad indicated that if his party were to join the government, they would seek the Defense Ministry portfolio, believing Ofir Winter is the right person to lead the country out of its current situation. He also expressed interest in heading the Ministry of Public Diplomacy, aiming to strengthen it as a shield for the IDF and the Ministry of Defense against anti-Israel propaganda.
Haddad concluded by asserting that his party is not seeking mere positions but a seat at the decision-making table and predicted they would be the surprise of the upcoming elections, claiming other parties fear them.
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