Tech Magnate Eyal Waldman Urges Government Formation Without Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Tech entrepreneur Eyal Waldman urged Israeli "change bloc" leaders to form a government without Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, presenting three coalition scenarios that may break election promises. Waldman, CEO of Mellanox, also proposed policy changes including limiting the prime minister's term and reducing the cost of living. His proposals contrast with some stated positions of potential coalition partners, highlighting the complexities of forming a new government.
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- Eyal Waldman proposed forming a government without Benjamin Netanyahu, even if it breaks election promises.
- Waldman presented three coalition scenarios involving Haredi and Arab parties, rejecting a unity government.
- He called for limiting the prime minister's term to two consecutive terms.
- Waldman also advocated for reducing the cost of living in Israel by tens of percent.
- His proposals conflict with some stated positions of potential coalition partners like Avigdor Lieberman.
High-tech entrepreneur and Mellanox CEO Eyal Waldman has called on the leaders of the "change bloc" to form a government without Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, even if it requires breaking election promises and cooperating with Haredi or Arab parties. In an Instagram post, Waldman presented three potential coalition scenarios, warning against a unity government and outlining a series of policy priorities for the next government.
Waldman, the founder of Mellanox, has previously expressed concern over Israel's economic situation and advocated for fundamental changes in the country's management. He believes the current government is not being run properly and supported its replacement. Following the election results, he detailed his plan for a post-Netanyahu era, emphasizing respect for Eisenkot, Bennett, Lieberman, and Golan before proceeding to form a government without Netanyahu.
He outlined three coalition options, acknowledging none are ideal and all involve breaking pre-election pledges. These include a coalition with Shas and United Torah Judaism, with compromises on the draft law; a government with Ra'am and external support from the Joint List; or a combination of United Torah Judaism and Ra'am, alongside a revised draft law. Waldman asserted that any of these options are preferable to a unity government, warning that joining such a government with Netanyahu would make one a "Gantz number 2."
Waldman's proposed scenarios conflict with some stated positions of potential partners. For instance, Avigdor Lieberman has declared he will not join a government with Netanyahu, nor with Haredi or Arab parties. Waldman also detailed immediate post-transition steps, such as replacing the Knesset speaker on November 10, establishing a state inquiry commission, repealing laws he believes harmed the judiciary, and limiting the prime minister's term to two terms. He also called for legislation preventing indicted individuals from serving as prime minister and replacing the head of the Shin Bet.
On foreign policy, Waldman mentioned potential arrangements with Lebanon and Syria, including leasing Syrian territory for 50-90 years, and integrating Saudi Arabia into the Abraham Accords. He also proposed five-year plans for internal and external security, combating Jewish terrorism, continuing U.S. security aid, advancing arrangements in Gaza and the Palestinian Authority, and improving education, health, and infrastructure systems. Economically, he set an ambitious goal of reducing the cost of living in Israel by tens of percent, stating work is underway on plans to achieve this without providing specifics.
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