Eisenkot Party Member Open to Smotrich Joining Future Government
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Hili Tropper, a senior member of Gadi Eisenkot's party, indicated that Bezalel Smotrich could join a future government if he accepts their principles. Tropper also criticized leaders from October 7th and expressed opposition to a Palestinian state, favoring continued fighting in Gaza without occupation. He supports settlement expansion in Judea and Samaria and advocates for stricter sanctions on Haredi draft dodgers.
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- Hili Tropper of Gadi Eisenkot's party is open to Bezalel Smotrich joining a future government.
- Smotrich must accept Eisenkot's party principles, including a state inquiry and universal conscription.
- Tropper criticized leaders who served on October 7th and should not continue in their roles.
- Tropper opposes a Palestinian state and supports continued fighting in Gaza without occupation.
- He supports strengthening settlements in Judea and Samaria and increasing sanctions on Haredi draft dodgers.
A senior figure in Gadi Eisenkot's party has not ruled out the possibility of Bezalel Smotrich, the current Minister of Finance, joining a future government. MK Hili Tropper, ranked sixth in the party, stated in an interview with "Mahanot HaRuach" newspaper that the door is open for Smotrich, provided he accepts the party's core principles, including support for a state commission of inquiry and a universal conscription law.
Tropper emphasized that his party does not rule out sitting with the Likud party, explaining that their voters are "Israeli patriots." However, he criticized those in leadership positions on October 7th, stating that responsibility for the events falls on them and they should not continue in their roles. He stressed that the question of political partnership does not negate the demand for accountability for the October 7th events.
Addressing his own religious-national identity, Tropper clarified that he does not see himself as representing a specific sector but rather the entire Israeli people. He believes that sectoral politics divides Israeli society and aims to focus on those most in need of representation and assistance.
On policy and security matters, Tropper opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state, deeming no current arrangement feasible. Regarding Gaza, he supports continuing the war until Hamas is overthrown but opposes a full occupation or Israeli civilian control, suggesting instead a demilitarized Gaza with full IDF security freedom, similar to the situation in Jenin and Nablus.
Concerning Judea and Samaria, Tropper supports strengthening settlements, including the so-called "legal farms." On the issue of Haredi conscription, he advocates for continuing and intensifying economic sanctions against draft dodgers, noting that current measures are already increasing enlistment rates. He concluded his stance by stating, "Whoever serves will receive everything. Whoever evades will receive nothing."
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