Berkovich Rejects Ultra-Orthodox in Unity Government, Favors Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
TV personalities Eyal Berkovich and Arel Segall debated the formation of a national unity government. Berkovich rejected the inclusion of ultra-Orthodox parties like Yahadut HaTorah, deeming them "draft dodgers" and extremists. Despite strong criticism of Prime Minister Netanyahu, Berkovich indicated a preference for a unity government led by him over further elections or a coalition with the ultra-Orthodox.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Eyal Berkovich opposes including ultra-Orthodox parties in a unity government.
- Berkovich believes a unity government is necessary to avoid more elections.
- He criticized Netanyahu as "the greatest destroyer of the State of Israel."
- Berkovich suggested Netanyahu could lead a government for four years without rotation.
- He also rejected extremist parties like Otzma Yehudit from a coalition.
TV personalities Eyal Berkovich and Arel Segall expressed a rare agreement on the necessity of a national unity government, with Segall stating, "It's either unity or more elections." Berkovich outlined his vision for unity, dividing potential blocs: one led by Netanyahu and Smotrich totaling 33 seats, and another by Izankot and Bennett, also totaling 33.
Berkovich vehemently opposed the idea of his bloc, referred to as the "change bloc," forming a government that includes the ultra-Orthodox party Yahadut HaTorah, calling it hypocrisy. He argued that after the October 7th attacks, only a government of "servants" is needed. He also rejected the inclusion of Otzma Yehudit and the Democratic Party, stating, "I don't want extremists; for full unity, we don't need them, they will cause chaos."
Despite his strong objections to the ultra-Orthodox, Berkovich indicated a willingness to form a government with Netanyahu, even calling him "the greatest destroyer of the State of Israel." He suggested Netanyahu could serve as prime minister for four years without rotation. Berkovich also expressed frustration with his bloc's leadership, believing they should have approached Netanyahu more assertively.
Segall questioned how Berkovich's stance aligned with Izankot's recent statements about pursuing a different coalition. Berkovich suggested Izankot's immediate goals were to replace the Knesset speaker and establish a state commission of inquiry. Berkovich reiterated his opposition to Yahadut HaTorah's inclusion, even if it meant accepting Netanyahu's leadership.
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