Haredi Party Leader Moti Leitner Discusses Ofer Winter Deal and Political Landscape
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Moti Leitner, chairman of the Haredi Public Party, discussed failed negotiations with Ofer Winter and the political landscape in an interview. He criticized existing Haredi parties and advocated for a new faction. Leitner also speculated about potential political alliances to remove Netanyahu from power and called for a broad unity government to address national challenges. He expressed confidence in his party's ability to surpass the electoral threshold.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Haredi Public Party Chairman Moti Leitner described past negotiations with Ofer Winter as unrealistic.
- Leitner criticized existing Haredi parties for internal calculations and lack of representation.
- He suggested a new faction within Haredi parties could address community issues.
- Leitner speculated Der'i might leave Netanyahu and called for a broad unity government.
- He expressed confidence his party would surpass the electoral threshold.
Moti Leitner, chairman of the Haredi Public Party, revealed details of past negotiations with Ofer Winter that did not materialize, describing Winter's proposal as unrealistic. In an interview with Miki Levin for Maariv, Leitner explained his party's decision not to join the "change bloc" and expressed his belief that Der'i might leave Netanyahu. Leitner stated that a significant portion of the Haredi public, estimated between 12% and 15%, is looking for a new political option, a segment he believes will grow.
Leitner criticized existing Haredi parties for their internal calculations and lack of representation for all segments of the community. He proposed the formation of a new faction within existing Haredi parties to address various issues. Leitner also speculated that if Izencoat needed to form a government, he might offer concessions to Der'i or others to remove Netanyahu from power, citing Shas's potential willingness to support such a move for a conscription law.
He advocated for a broad unity government comprising both right and left factions to lead the country forward and overcome its enemies. Leitner also commented on the recent security failures, suggesting that a commission of inquiry should investigate the "widespread failures, misconceptions, technical failures, and tactical failures" that occurred, noting that the right-wing bloc with 64 mandates failed to implement its agenda, including a judicial reform.
Leitner expressed confidence that his party would surpass the electoral threshold, citing tens of thousands of supporters who may not publicly declare their intentions but are expected to vote. He believes a government composed of "half the people" is incapable of effective governance.