Joint List Chairman: We Won't Bring Down Netanyahu in Wartime
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
President Herzog asked Joint List Chairman Yousef Jabareen about the party's coalition stance during potential military conflict. Jabareen stated the public did not elect them to destabilize the government, emphasizing strategic decisions over political maneuvering. He also asserted that there are no military solutions and they would not cooperate with a far-right opposition.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Herzog questioned the Joint List's coalition commitment during wartime.
- Joint List Chairman Yousef Jabareen stated the public did not elect them to topple Netanyahu.
- Jabareen emphasized the need for strategic decisions over political opportunism.
- He asserted that military solutions are not viable for current challenges.
- Jabareen confirmed the Joint List would not cooperate with a far-right opposition.
President Yitzhak Herzog inquired of Yousef Jabareen, Chairman of the Joint List, during consultations for government formation, whether the Joint List would leave the coalition in the event of a significant military campaign in Iran or Gaza. Jabareen responded that "what is important to emphasize here is that we will make strategic decisions. The public did not elect us to bring down Netanyahu and bring him back." Herzog pressed, asking about the Joint List's stance in the fight against local and global jihad, and where the in-depth discussion on this issue lies. Jabareen stated that "there are no military solutions." He added that the party would not cooperate with a far-right opposition and would ensure that the current situation is not replaced by an even worse one.
