Berkovich Stops Broadcast, Fears Coalition with Haredim
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Radio host Eyal Berkovich expressed deep concern over a potential coalition government including Haredi parties. Journalist Attila Shomfelbi analyzed political strategies, including efforts to delegitimize Haredi parties and the potential political maneuvering around Itamar Ben-Gvir.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Eyal Berkovich fears a coalition with Haredi parties, calling it a sad day.
- Attila Shomfelbi discussed the 'Change Bloc's' strategy against Haredi parties.
- Shomfelbi noted Lieberman's comments on Winter joining the change bloc.
- Netanyahu may prefer Ben-Gvir to be politically weaker, according to Shomfelbi.
- The 'Change Bloc' aims to delegitimize Haredi parties, Shomfelbi stated.
Radio host Eyal Berkovich interrupted a live broadcast on 103FM to express his strong opposition to a potential government coalition that includes Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties, stating it would be a "very sad day" for him. Berkovich voiced his hope that Gadi Eisenkot would not form such a government, emphasizing his anger at the prospect.
Journalist Attila Shomfelbi discussed the political landscape, noting that the "Change Bloc" allegedly aimed to push politicians like Winter and Zehava Gal-On below the electoral threshold. Shomfelbi also reported that Avigdor Lieberman expressed hope that Winter would pass the threshold and join the change bloc, a move Shomfelbi suggested was detrimental to Winter.
Shomfelbi further analyzed the "Change Bloc's" strategy, which he described as an attempt to delegitimize Haredi parties by comparing them to Arab parties, a tactic he attributed to the right-wing's approach to Arab parties. He highlighted the bloc's calculation that without Haredi support, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc would be significantly weaker.
Regarding National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Shomfelbi suggested that Netanyahu might prefer Ben-Gvir to be politically weaker, potentially seeking to absorb one or two of his mandates if Netanyahu's bloc faces difficulties. Shomfelbi concluded that the situation points towards a push for unity, with Netanyahu needing Ben-Gvir in a less dominant position.
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