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Eisenkot Sets Conditions for Coalition Government
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Gadi Eisenkot, leader of Israel's Yashar party, is open to forming a government with Arab parties if they accept his four core principles. These principles emphasize Israel's identity as a Jewish, democratic, liberal, and equal state, adherence to the Declaration of Independence, mandatory service, and recognizing Hamas as a terrorist group.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot set four principles for potential coalition partners, including recognizing Israel as Jewish, democratic, liberal, and equal.
- Acceptance of the Declaration of Independence is a key condition for joining Eisenkot's government.
- Mandatory IDF or civilian service is required for lawmakers seeking to join the coalition.
- Hamas must be recognized as a terrorist group by any potential coalition partner.
- Eisenkot's Yashar party leader left the door open to including Arab parties in a future government.
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