Lapid Asks Supporters for Patience Amid Government Formation Efforts
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid asked supporters for patience in forming a new government after the elections, acknowledging the difficult political process ahead. He stated that while success is not guaranteed, the election results provide a mandate for change. Lapid also hinted that significant political activity is occurring behind the scenes despite the current public quiet.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yair Lapid requested patience from supporters for the challenging government formation process.
- Lapid admitted that forming a government is a complicated and uncertain political process.
- He stated that the election results indicate a large Israeli majority wants change.
- Lapid hinted that political activity is ongoing behind the scenes.
- He emphasized the need to form a government for those who voted.
Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid addressed his supporters on Friday, requesting patience as efforts to form a government continue following the recent elections. In a social media post, Lapid acknowledged the difficulty of the task ahead, stating, "Now comes the really hard part: trying to form a government. We owe this to those who stood in line on Tuesday, to those who flew in especially, to those who stood outside the polling station for eight hours and convinced people."
Lapid did not hide the anticipated challenges, admitting there was no certainty of success. "It will be difficult. I have no insurance certificate. This is not an exact science and not even mechanics, it is a complicated political process," he wrote. Despite the complexities, Lapid emphasized that the election results provide a foundation for the political move, asserting, "But we have one thing we didn't have on Monday morning: a huge Israeli majority that announced this is what it wants."
Concluding his remarks, Lapid alluded to ongoing behind-the-scenes negotiations, suggesting that despite public quietude, political activity is underway to assemble a majority for a new government. "If you want to know if something is happening behind the quiet you are hearing now, the answer is yes," he stated.
