Yair Golan: No Government With Likud, Even Without Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Yair Golan, chairman of the Democratic Party, was recorded opposing a government coalition with the Likud party, even without Benjamin Netanyahu as its leader. He cited concerns over Likud members' actions and the potential for damaging policies. Golan also expressed distrust in some "change bloc" partners, fearing they might align with the Kohelet Policy Forum. The remarks follow a meeting of opposition leaders aiming to replace the current government, though disagreements over strategy and leadership candidates have surfaced.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yair Golan opposes forming a government with Likud, even without Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Golan cited concerns over Likud members' alleged destruction of education and communications.
- He warned that some "change bloc" partners might align with the Kohelet Policy Forum.
- Opposition leaders met to sign a joint document for replacing the government.
- Disagreements have emerged among opposition leaders regarding coalition strategies.
Yair Golan, chairman of the Democratic Party, was recorded stating his opposition to forming a government with the Likud party, even if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not its leader. In recordings broadcast by Kan News, Golan expressed that his party's stance is firm: "We must, simply must, form a government without the draft dodgers, without the extreme nationalists who are truly destroying our home, and of course without the corrupt." He specifically questioned the idea of forming a government with Likud members like Yoav Kisch, whom he accused of "destroying the education system," and Shlomo Karhi, accused of "destroying Israeli communications," and other Likud members he deemed "full partners in the abandonment and the ongoing disaster."
Golan described the possibility of a coalition with Likud as "insane," driven solely by the need to extricate the party's leader from personal, political, and legal entanglements. He also voiced concerns about potential partners within the "change bloc," suggesting some parties are unreliable and might align with the Kohelet Policy Forum. Golan emphasized the need for strong "big Democrats" to ensure a genuine "government of repair" and prevent detrimental directions for Israel.
The comments come after opposition leaders, including Golan, met at the home of Opposition Leader Yair Lapid to sign a "joint principles document for replacing the government." However, disagreements emerged regarding the agreements reached. Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman reportedly understood that the candidate for prime minister would not be discussed until after the elections, a point Lieberman later confirmed. Tensions were further fueled by campaign ads from Gadi Eisenkot's team presenting the election as a struggle between Netanyahu and Eisenkot, which reportedly angered other parties.
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