MK Cohen Sets Red Lines for Government Formation Talks
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Member of Knesset Meirav Cohen presented two red lines to President Isaac Herzog during government formation talks. She declared opposition to the "draft evasion law" and refused to "do business with scorpions," referencing a past unity government with Benjamin Netanyahu. These statements come as Haredi parties are reportedly considering cooperation with Gadi Eisenkot in exchange for a conscription arrangement.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- MK Meirav Cohen set red lines against draft evasion and partnering with Netanyahu.
- Cohen stated she "harmed" Israel during a past unity government.
- Haredi parties are reportedly willing to cooperate with Gadi Eisenkot.
- United Torah Judaism demands a draft law without sanctions or quotas.
- Shas representatives called for a unity government.
Member of Knesset Meirav Cohen of the Hatnuah party has set two red lines for President Isaac Herzog during consultations for the next government. Amid reports of a potential government led by Gadi Eisenkot with the participation of Haredi parties, Cohen stated, "We will not agree to the draft evasion law," sending a clear message against meeting Haredi demands on the conscription issue in exchange for their support. Cohen also strongly opposed the possibility of forming a unity government with Benjamin Netanyahu, stating, "You don't do business with scorpions. During Corona, I sat in a unity government and instead of doing good for my country, I harmed it." She was referring to her experience in the 2020 unity government, where she served as Minister for Social Equality, reflecting a sharp opposition to re-partnering with Netanyahu, even in a unity government.
These statements come amid ongoing efforts to form a government, with reports indicating Haredi factions are willing to consider cooperation with Eisenkot in exchange for resolving the conscription issue. Earlier, representatives of United Torah Judaism announced they would not recommend any candidate, conditioning their support on a draft law without sanctions or quotas. Meanwhile, Shas representatives called for a unity government yesterday.
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