Hendel Explains Refusal to Join Gantz, Cites Fear of Arab Party Coalition
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Yoaz Hendel stated he refused to join Gadi Eisenkot's party because Eisenkot feared Hendel would not sit in a government with Arab parties. Hendel confirmed this, stating his commitment to forming a "Zionist government" without religious or Arab parties.
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- Yoaz Hendel refused to join Gadi Eisenkot's party.
- Hendel cited Eisenkot's fear of Hendel not sitting with Arab parties.
- Hendel committed to forming a "Zionist government" only.
- He will not form a government with religious or Arab parties.
- Hendel previously split from Chili Tropper.
- Hendel allied with Yaron Zelekha instead.
Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the "Reservists" party, revealed why he rejected a potential alliance with Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the "Yashar" party. Hendel stated in an interview that Eisenkot feared Hendel would not agree to sit in a government that included Arab parties. Hendel confirmed this fear was valid, explaining his commitment to forming "only a Zionist government" without religious parties or Arab parties.
Hendel's comments came after his former partner, Chili Tropper, announced his "Zionist House" party would merge with Eisenkot's "Yashar" party. Hendel expressed personal and national sadness over their split but respected Tropper's decision.
Hendel has instead allied with Professor Yaron Zelekha, chairman of the Economic Party. Together, they aim to establish an independent platform focused on mandatory military service for all and addressing the high cost of living. Hendel emphasized their refusal to compromise on their principles for easy political positions, reiterating their goal of a stable, Zionist government excluding both religious and Arab parties.
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