Yosef Haddad Reveals Likud Offer, Sets Condition for Netanyahu

Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba

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Yosef Haddad revealed the Likud party offered him a top spot and a ministerial role, but he declined to run with "Amcha Israel." His party will join Benjamin Netanyahu's government only if conscription is regulated for all. Haddad criticized the Likud, Netanyahu, and former officials for past failures, and stated his party will promote voluntary emigration from Gaza and rebuild Israel's global messaging.

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Yosef Haddad revealed the Likud offered him a top 10 spot and a ministerial role, which he rejected.
Haddad's "Amcha Israel" party will join Netanyahu's government only if conscription is regulated for all.
Haddad criticized the Likud for attacking the "most right-wing party" and Netanyahu for past failures.
Haddad addressed rumors about Ofer Winter joining Avigdor Lieberman's party as a "spin."
Haddad's party will promote voluntary emigration from Gaza and rebuild Israel's global PR.
Haddad criticized Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, and Naftali Bennett for being part of the "conception" leading to current events.

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Yosef Haddad revealed that the Likud party offered him a spot within its top ten candidates and a promise of a ministerial position. However, Haddad stated he chose to run with the "Amcha Israel" party instead. He clarified that his party would only join a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu if a universal conscription law is enacted. Haddad criticized the Likud, urging them to stop attacking the "most right-wing party" and falsely portraying it as not right-wing. He asserted that "Amcha Israel" will pass the electoral threshold, a sentiment he attributed to Netanyahu himself. Haddad also addressed rumors about Ofer Winter potentially joining Avigdor Lieberman's party, calling it a new "spin."

Furthermore, Haddad expressed criticism towards Netanyahu, recalling his own statement on October 8th that all 120 Knesset members should resign. He specifically criticized Netanyahu for being part of the "conception" that led to the current situation, similar to the government. Haddad also extended his criticism to Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett, whom he also identified as being part of that same "conception."

Speaking at a "Shabbat Tarbut" event, Haddad also stated that his party would promote voluntary emigration from Gaza and that Israel's global public relations strategy has collapsed and needs to be rebuilt.