Political Correspondent Calls for Arab Parties' Inclusion in Government
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Political correspondent Michael Shemesh criticized the "change bloc" for hypocrisy regarding Arab parties, noting their pre-election boycott. He surprisingly stated his belief that Arab parties, like Haredi parties, have a place in the government. The Likud party issued a statement expressing shock over the remarks.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Political correspondent Michael Shemesh stated Arab parties should have a place in government.
- Shemesh accused the "change bloc" of hypocrisy regarding Arab parties.
- He noted the "change bloc's" pre-election boycott of Arab parties.
- Shemesh believes Haredi parties also deserve government representation.
- The Likud party issued a statement expressing shock at Shemesh's remarks.
Political correspondent Michael Shemesh, speaking on Channel 13's studio, accused the "change bloc" of hypocrisy regarding Arab parties in government. He questioned why opposing cooperation with Arab parties is automatically labeled as racism, stating that those who now criticize such opposition are hypocritical. Shemesh pointed out that before the elections, leaders of the change bloc systematically boycotted Arab parties and declared they would not sit with them. He then offered his own surprising perspective, stating that he believes there is a place in the government for both Haredi and Arab parties.
