Haredi Party Chairman Claims Deri Could Form Government With Opposition
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Moti Leitner, chairman of the Haredi Public Party, believes Aryeh Deri could form a 61-seat opposition government, potentially with Shas's support, to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Leitner also criticized the internal politics of existing Haredi parties and expressed a desire for a broad unity government. He discussed perceived failures in recent security events and expressed confidence in his party's ability to cross the electoral threshold.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Moti Leitner claims Aryeh Deri could form a 61-seat opposition government to remove Netanyahu.
- Leitner suggests some within Shas might support Deri in forming an opposition coalition.
- The Haredi Public Party aims to represent 12-15% of Haredi voters feeling unrepresented.
- Leitner criticized internal calculations within the 'Judaism of the Torah' faction.
- He advocates for a broad unity government to lead Israel and confront enemies.
- Leitner expressed confidence his party will surpass the electoral threshold.
Moti Leitner, chairman of the Haredi Public Party, suggested that Aryeh Deri, a prominent figure in the Shas party, possesses the capability to assemble a 61-seat majority for the opposition, even if it means aligning with parties outside the current religious bloc. Leitner stated in an interview that some within Shas might support such a move, particularly if it serves to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power. He elaborated that Shas, despite its religious alignment, holds positions on economic issues that he characterized as "communist" and is not strictly a right-wing party, making it potentially amenable to forming a coalition with parties like those led by Benny Gantz or Gadi Eisenkot if it secures its legislative goals, such as the draft law.
Leitner also discussed his party's formation, explaining that it was established to represent a segment of the Haredi public, estimated between 12% and 15%, who feel unrepresented by existing parties. He criticized the current Haredi political landscape, particularly the "Judaism of the Torah" faction, for its internal calculations and power struggles, suggesting that a new faction with different values could integrate into existing Haredi parties. Leitner expressed a desire for a broad unity government, comprising both right and left-wing factions, to effectively lead the country and confront its enemies, believing this is what Israel needs.
He also touched upon the failures surrounding recent security events, noting that even before a formal inquiry, there were widespread strategic and technical shortcomings. Leitner contrasted this with the previous government's potential, stating that the right-wing bloc had 64 seats and could have passed legislation, including judicial reform, but failed due to ineffective governance. He anticipates that a future inquiry commission should investigate these failures to prevent recurrence, especially concerning the eastern border and relations with Egypt and Syria. Leitner expressed confidence that his party would surpass the electoral threshold, appealing to potential voters who may not publicly declare their support.
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