Deputy Minister Cohen Slams Left Bloc as 'Most Racist Animal'
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen accused the Israeli left-wing bloc of being the "most racist animal" for its reluctance to cooperate with Arab parties, despite needing their votes to form a government. The Joint List proposed political cooperation to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu, promising policy changes and rights for the Arab public. Current Knesset seat counts show the right-wing bloc leading, making opposition government formation impossible without Arab party support.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Deputy Minister Almog Cohen called the Israeli left-wing bloc "the most racist animal in nature."
- Cohen criticized the left for needing Arab party votes but not openly cooperating with them.
- The Joint List proposed political cooperation to the opposition to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- The Joint List highlighted support from "democratic Jews" and their commitment to equality.
- The right-wing bloc leads in Knesset seats, leaving the opposition unable to form a government without Arab parties.
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen sharply criticized the Israeli left-wing bloc, calling it "the most racist animal in nature" for its perceived silence on cooperation with Arab parties. Cohen's remarks came shortly after the Joint List party officially proposed political cooperation to the "change bloc" to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu. He accused the left of hypocrisy, stating they "talk to everyone, but not to the Arabs," and sarcastically added that "sitting with supporters of the Hamas charity organization is no big deal."
The Joint List's proposal aimed to form an alternative government committed to changing the current government's "racist policy" and recognizing the rights of the Arab public. The party also highlighted its electoral success, noting that thousands of "democratic Jews" voted for them, demonstrating a willingness to "swim against the tide of racism" and believe in peace, equality, and partnership.
Cohen's comments highlight the political predicament of opposition leaders, who face a significant deficit in Knesset seats. According to Central Elections Committee data, the right-wing bloc led by Netanyahu has 53 mandates, while the left-wing bloc has only 48. This mathematical reality means the opposition cannot form a government without the 19 mandates from Arab parties, specifically the Joint List (12 seats) and Ra'am (7 seats).