UTJ Considers Backing Minority Government Without Joining Coalition
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
United Torah Judaism (UTJ) officials are reportedly considering supporting a minority government led by Gadi Eisenkot without joining it, aiming to regain influence. This would involve abstaining from votes against the government, allowing it to form without a full majority. UTJ Chairman Yaakov Asher has firmly denied any such talks or contacts, stressing that party decisions require rabbinical approval.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- UTJ officials reportedly consider supporting a Gadi Eisenkot minority government without joining it.
- The plan involves UTJ abstaining from votes against the government to enable its formation.
- A UTJ source cited criticism of the alliance with Netanyahu and a desire to regain influence.
- UTJ Chairman Yaakov Asher firmly denied any talks or contacts about supporting Eisenkot's government.
- Any UTJ political decision requires approval from the party's rabbinical leadership, Asher stated.
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