Yoaz Hendel Calls for Broad Bloc Without Haredim, Arabs
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Politician Yoaz Hendel proposed forming a "blocking bloc" with Ofer Winter, excluding ultra-Orthodox and Arab parties, and expressed openness to a government including Netanyahu, Bennett, and Eisenkot. Winter's party, "Am Israel," is also considering a broad unity government, with candidates stating they would sit with Eisenkot. This initiative aims to create a coalition based on "Zionist mandates."
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- Yoaz Hendel proposed a "blocking bloc" with Ofer Winter, excluding Haredi and Arab parties.
- Hendel is open to a government including Netanyahu, Bennett, and Eisenkot.
- Winter's party, "Am Israel," is considering a broad unity government.
- Candidates from Winter's party expressed willingness to sit with Gadi Eisenkot.
- The proposed bloc would focus on "Zionist mandates."
Yoaz Hendel has proposed forming a blocking bloc with Ofer Winter, explicitly excluding ultra-Orthodox and Arab parties. Hendel stated his openness to a government that could include Netanyahu, Bennett, and Eisenkot, emphasizing a focus on "Zionist mandates." He clarified that while he disagrees with Eisenkot's political approach, he does not rule out cooperation.
Within Winter's party, "Am Israel," there are indications of openness to a broad unity government. Candidates Eran Ben Ari and David Ben Zion have expressed willingness to sit in such a government, even with Gadi Eisenkot. They believe that a strong showing from their party would compel parties on the center-left, including Liberman and Eisenkot, to join a Netanyahu-led coalition.
This comes amid reports that Winter's party is not committed to sitting with Netanyahu at all costs, despite having pledged to recommend him to the president for government formation. Hendel's proposal suggests a strategic move to consolidate a bloc of parties focused on what he defines as "Zionist" mandates, potentially excluding those he deems "anti-Zionist."
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