Two Jerusalem Protests Clash Over Next Government's Makeup
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Two opposing protests were held in Jerusalem on Thursday regarding the formation of Israel's next government. One group, "Fourth Quarter," demonstrated outside the President's Residence demanding a government including Likud, without Arab or Haredi parties. A separate protest at Paris Square, featuring "Standing Together" activists, called for a government that includes Arab parties, following their recommendation for Gadi Eisenkot to form the government.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two opposing protests occurred in Jerusalem on Thursday over the next government's composition.
- One group demanded a government including Likud, excluding Arab and Haredi parties.
- Another group called for a government with the participation of Arab parties.
- The protests occurred during President Yitzhak Herzog's consultations for government formation.
- Activists from "Fourth Quarter" and "Standing Together" movements were involved.
Two opposing demonstrations took place in Jerusalem on Thursday evening, reflecting divergent views on the composition of Israel's next government amidst ongoing consultations by President Yitzhak Herzog with political factions. Dozens of activists from the "Fourth Quarter" movement protested outside the President's Residence, advocating for a government that includes the Likud party. They called for a "Zionist government without Arabs and without the ultra-Orthodox," emphasizing the need to address challenges such as integrating the Haredi community, combating violence in the Arab sector, and security issues. "Eyes on the ball," urged activist Hila Shish, 25, who participated in this protest. Another participant, Amit Yosef, 19, described himself as "extreme right-wing" and expressed a desire for compromise, stating, "Compromise will build the country, and I am interested in sitting with Eisenkot." The protesters chanted slogans like "Unity or Nightmare!" and "Unity or Exile!"
Meanwhile, a separate protest, attended by several hundred individuals, occurred at Paris Square. Activists from the "Standing Together" movement were prominent, demanding a government formed with the participation of Arab parties. This demonstration was in response to the recommendations of the Ra'am and Hadash-Ta'al parties, which endorsed Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government. The protesters at Paris Square called for "Unity or Exile!" and sang the song "The whole world is a very narrow bridge."
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