Minister Orit Strock Responds to Claims of Coalition Pressure
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Minister Orit Strock addressed claims from Gadi Eisenkot's Yamina party that coalition ministers are pressuring lawmakers. Strock confirmed contacting MK-designate Tal Ohana for a friendly congratulatory call, highlighting their long-standing work together on northern Israel's rehabilitation. She expressed confidence that their friendship would withstand political tactics.
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- Minister Orit Strock confirmed contacting MK-designate Tal Ohana amid government formation talks.
- Strock dismissed allegations of pressure, calling the contact a congratulatory call between friends.
- The two have a long-standing relationship and collaborate on rehabilitating northern Israeli communities.
- Strock expressed confidence their friendship would not be harmed by political maneuvering.
- The claims originated from Gadi Eisenkot's Yamina party.
Minister Orit Strock of the Religious Zionism party responded with sarcasm to allegations from Gadi Eisenkot's Yamina party that coalition ministers are pressuring and attempting to contact faction members amid government formation talks. Strock confirmed on her X account that she had contacted MK-designate Tal Ohana, but clarified it was a congratulatory call between old friends. She detailed their long-standing close relationship and joint work, including efforts to aid residents of northern Israel. Strock stated she and Ohana have been working together on rehabilitating border communities in the north and recently corresponded about a new initiative to strengthen the settlement of Eitan Menachem. She expressed her affection and high regard for Ohana, wishing to share in her joy. Strock concluded her statement with a pointed remark directed at Eisenkot's party, expressing confidence that their friendship would not be damaged by any political maneuvering, stating, "I am sure that nothing straight/crooked will ruin the brave friendship between us."
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