Sports Commentator Suggests Coalition With Ultra-Orthodox Parties
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Sports commentator Gili Vermut suggested the "change bloc" should form a government with ultra-Orthodox parties, even with compromises on conscription. This idea was echoed by attorney Nir Hefetz, who proposed a coalition with United Torah Judaism and Shas, potentially forming a 61-seat government without Arab support. Businessman Roni Mana supported this plan, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's past dealings with ultra-Orthodox leaders. Mana believes a coalition with the ultra-Orthodox is preferable to one with Arab parties.
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- Gili Vermut proposed forming a government with ultra-Orthodox parties, requiring concessions on equal burden-sharing.
- Attorney Nir Hefetz suggested a coalition with United Torah Judaism and Shas, forming a 61-seat government.
- Businessman Roni Mana supported the idea of a coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties, criticizing Netanyahu.
- Vermut stated Netanyahu would have partnered with the Joint List in a similar situation.
- Hefetz's plan balances IDF needs with Torah study exemptions for conscription.
Sports commentator Gili Vermut has proposed that the "change bloc" consider forming a government with ultra-Orthodox parties, even if it requires concessions on the issue of equal burden-sharing. Vermut stated that without a viable option for unity with the Likud party under Benjamin Netanyahu, the realistic choices are ultra-Orthodox or Arab parties. He argued that a coalition with United Torah Judaism and/or Shas, despite potential compromises on conscription and equal burden, would lead to a stable government acceptable to all, and that such an opportunity might not arise again. Vermut also suggested that Netanyahu himself would have partnered with the Joint List if he were in a similar situation.
Vermut's remarks follow an opinion piece by attorney Nir Hefetz, published on "Tel Aviv Online," which outlined a scenario for a government led by Gadi Eisenkot in cooperation with ultra-Orthodox parties. Hefetz proposed a compromise on the conscription law, balancing IDF needs with exemptions for those dedicated to Torah study. According to Hefetz's plan, a union of the change bloc (48 seats) and United Torah Judaism (7 seats) would yield 55 Knesset members. Adding Shas (6 seats) would create a 61-seat coalition, negating the need for Arab party support.
Businessman and Channel 13 panelist Roni Mana, a former close associate of Netanyahu and now a critic, supported Hefetz's proposal. Mana tweeted that Hefetz was correct and that a government with ultra-Orthodox parties, involving compromise, would be the best outcome for everyone. Mana also criticized Netanyahu's past actions towards Shas and Aryeh Deri, stating that Netanyahu attempted to undermine Deri after Deri had supported him. Mana expressed confidence that a government with the ultra-Orthodox would be formed, deeming it preferable to one with Arab parties as it would negatively impact the change bloc's electoral prospects.
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