Yoaz Hendel Rules Out Sitting With Netanyahu, Haredi Parties

Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists and Economic Party, launched a sharp attack on the Shas party on Wednesday, calling it "the father of all impurity." Hendel stated on Radio 103fm that he would not sit with anyone who encourages "mass draft evasion." He further warned that if reservists do not mobilize strongly, Israel could face additional elections, criticizing the current political blocs for leading nowhere.

Hendel specifically declared his opposition to Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) politicians Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni making decisions in Israel. He explicitly stated, "I will not sit with Netanyahu and the Haredi parties," signaling a firm stance against potential coalition formations involving these groups.