AHI Party to Withdraw from Elections, Urge Support for Likud
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
The AHI party announced its withdrawal from the upcoming elections, a move seen as a win for the right-wing bloc. The party's voters are expected to be directed towards the Likud party. Understandings were reached regarding potential legislation for deputy minister appointments and AHI's ability to influence such appointments if the legislation fails.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The AHI party will withdraw from the elections, potentially boosting the right-wing bloc.
- Negotiations were led by Prime Minister's envoy, attorney Lior Katzav.
- AHI voters are expected to be encouraged to vote for the Likud party.
- Future coalition may allow external appointments for deputy ministers.
- AHI may select a Likud MK for a deputy minister role if legislation fails.
The AHI party announced it will withdraw from the upcoming elections in the coming minutes. This move is considered a significant achievement for the right-wing bloc, as polls indicated the party would not pass the electoral threshold, potentially wasting votes that could benefit the bloc. Negotiations and drafting of the withdrawal agreement were led by attorney Lior Katzav, an envoy of the Prime Minister. He was accompanied by Rabbi Amar and other participants in Netivot.
Behind the scenes, understandings were reached that the Rabbi will encourage his students to vote for the Likud party. Additionally, the future coalition will attempt to advance legislation allowing a deputy minister to be appointed from outside the Knesset, similar to a minister. If this fails, AHI will have the option to select a Likud Knesset member to be appointed as a deputy minister to advance AHI's agenda.
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