Zehut Party to Recommend Netanyahu But Open to Other Coalitions
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The Zehut party will recommend Benjamin Netanyahu to President Herzog but is open to joining other coalitions, including a "government of change." Party leader Moshe Feiglin stated they would not reject potential partners, except for Arab parties. Zehut's participation in any coalition is contingent on adopting its principles, such as rejecting the Oslo Accords and preventing another October 7th-style attack. The party previously won six seats in an electoral bloc with Tzionut Datit.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Zehut party will recommend Benjamin Netanyahu but is open to other coalition options.
- Party leader Moshe Feiglin stated they would not reject potential partners, excluding Arab parties.
- Zehut's coalition participation requires adopting principles like rejecting Oslo Accords.
- The party also aims to prevent a repeat of the October 7th massacre.
- Zehut previously secured six seats in an electoral bloc with Tzionut Datit.
The Zehut party, led by Moshe Feiglin, announced it will recommend Benjamin Netanyahu to President Yitzhak Herzog for the role of prime minister. However, Feiglin stated that the party would also be open to joining a "government of change" and would not reject any potential partners, with the exception of Arab parties.
Feiglin clarified that recommending Netanyahu does not obligate Zehut to join only his potential government. The party's director-general explained that they are willing to discuss ideas and join any coalition, emphasizing their openness to partners from the "opposite camp." This stance suggests a pragmatic approach to coalition building, prioritizing policy over strict ideological alignment with a single candidate.
Any coalition Zehut joins must adhere to the party's core principles. These include rejecting the Oslo Accords and preventing a repeat of the October 7th massacre. These conditions highlight the party's focus on security and national sovereignty.
Zehut previously ran as part of a bloc with the National Religious Party (Tzionut Datit), securing six seats in the recent elections. This electoral history provides context for their current coalition negotiations and their potential influence in forming a new government.
