Activist Urges Bennett Against Haredi Coalition, Calls for Zionist Government

Social activist and lawyer Shvut Ra'anan has called on Naftali Bennett, chairman of the Yamina party, to avoid forming a government with ultra-Orthodox parties. In an Instagram post, Ra'anan warned Bennett against becoming a "useful idiot" for "non-Zionist or even anti-Zionist forces" by forming a coalition with United Torah Judaism. She argued that such a government, particularly if it grants draft exemptions to the Haredi community, would be far worse than forming a necessary, albeit complex, "Zionist government" that would help Israel overcome its current challenges. Ra'anan reminded Bennett of a past instance where he broke an election promise, which she believed was for the good of the state.

Ra'anan emphasized the need for a "true servants' alliance" that prioritizes those who take responsibility for the state's existence over those who support enemies or refuse to enlist during wartime, even if it means maintaining Haredi autonomy at the expense of national security. She referenced Bennett's "servants' revolution" campaign, urging him not to compromise his principles for political expediency. She suggested that a true "Yamina" (meaning together) government should include Likud and Religious Zionism, as the election results clearly indicate their necessity for a "servants' alliance."

Concluding her appeal, Ra'anan urged Bennett to lead and help Gadi Eisenkot, Bibi, and Smotrich establish a strong foundation for a Zionist government. She encouraged them to find mechanisms to overcome mutual distrust and act as the leaders Israel needs at this time, believing in Bennett's ability to do what is right for the nation and stop the "non-Zionist alternative" that contradicts his own fight.