Likud Official Backs Sohlberg's Decision, Calls for Unity Government
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Modi'in Mayor Haim Bibas, a senior Likud official, urged the formation of a national unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, warning that a lack of trust could lead to new elections. He supported a decision by Noam Sohlberg, stating Israel should avoid becoming like Paris. Bibas also called for scrutiny of foreign funding, including suspected Qatari money, and criticized the influence of extremist parties.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Modi'in Mayor Haim Bibas called for a unity government led by Netanyahu and Eisenkot.
- Bibas warned that a lack of trust between leaders could trigger new elections.
- He supported a decision by Noam Sohlberg, stating Israel should not become like Paris.
- Bibas urged a thorough examination of all foreign funding, including Qatari funds.
- He criticized the role of extremist parties in Israeli politics.
Haim Bibas, the Mayor of Modi'in and a senior Likud party official, expressed confidence in a decision made by Noam Sohlberg, stating, "We don't want to be Paris." Bibas advocated for the formation of a national unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, warning against further elections.
Bibas emphasized the need to build trust between Netanyahu and Eisenkot to establish a broad, Zionist government focused on the priorities of most Israelis. He cautioned that without a foundation of trust, new elections would be inevitable. Bibas suggested that the "other side" has an interest in building a clear process involving trust-building and defining central goals before the situation deteriorates further.
Addressing the role of extremist parties, Bibas explained that such factions often seek to join a broad government to align with its objectives or are left outside. He argued that extremism has not served Israel well, suggesting it contributed to the Arab community's high voter turnout, as they felt a sense of emergency. Bibas called for a "root treatment" of any foreign funding entering Israel, particularly mentioning suspected Qatari financing.
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