Israeli Party Open to Unity Government, Conditional on Netanyahu's Premiership

The "Amcha Israel" party, led by Ofer Vinter, intends to recommend Benjamin Netanyahu for Prime Minister, but is not committing to joining only a government he forms. According to a report in "Maariv," party candidates clarified during a recent gathering that if their central demands cannot be advanced, they will keep open the possibility of joining a different government.

Party candidate Erran Ben Ari stated that while the party will recommend Netanyahu, they have not promised to serve exclusively in a government headed by him. He explained that the primary condition for joining any government would be the advancement of the "Servicemembers Law," which aims to regulate the conscription of ultra-Orthodox men and provide benefits to those who serve. "If we cannot change the situation for the servicemembers, we will not be in the government. There are other options," Ben Ari said.

During the meeting, candidates presented a broad unity government as a desirable option. Ben Ari and fellow candidate Davidi Ben Zion indicated they would not rule out serving in a government that includes Gadi Eisenkot. Ben Zion responded positively to the idea of Eisenkot joining or being part of the coalition, stating, "Why shouldn't Eisenkot join? We wish for it, indeed, let there be a broad government here, excellent."

However, Ben Ari also set boundaries regarding other potential partners, stating the party would not join a government with individuals he described as "draft dodgers like Yair Golan and people who sign the pilots' letter," implying they would not be part of such a government.