Commentator Predicts Haredi Parties Will Alienate Supporters
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Haredi affairs commentator Avishai Ben-Chaim warned that Haredi parties' potential deal with Avigdor Lieberman on a "soft" draft law could alienate their traditional supporters. Lieberman, meanwhile, reiterated his opposition to a government relying on the Joint List and Ra'am, though he expressed openness to compromise on the draft law for national interest. The commentator fears this move will cause many "Haredi-loving" Israelis to feel abandoned by their parties.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Commentator Avishai Ben-Chaim fears Haredi parties' draft law compromise will alienate supporters.
- Ben-Chaim predicts many "Haredi-loving" Israelis will feel betrayed by their parties.
- Avigdor Lieberman opposes a government reliant on the Joint List and Ra'am.
- Lieberman is willing to compromise on the draft law for national interest.
- Lieberman wants to end the "era of Netanyahu" and avoid new elections.
Haredi affairs commentator Avishai Ben-Chaim expressed concern Friday that Haredi parties might align with Avigdor Lieberman on a "soft" draft law, warning this could alienate many of their traditional supporters. Ben-Chaim suggested that Haredi parties, believing a new alliance with the left would make anti-Haredi politicians reconsider the draft issue, are mistaken. Instead, he predicted, a large number of "Haredi-loving" Israelis will feel betrayed, realizing the Haredi parties do not prioritize the nation of Israel.
Meanwhile, Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, reiterated his stance against forming a government dependent on the abstention of the Joint List and Ra'am. He stated his opposition to such a government, emphasizing that Yisrael Beiteinu would vote against it. Lieberman also indicated a willingness to compromise on other issues, including the draft law, if it serves the national interest of Israel and its people, acknowledging that such compromises can be difficult.
Lieberman outlined three clear boundaries in a briefing: ending the "era of Netanyahu," avoiding further elections, and not forming a government reliant on the abstention of the Joint List and Ra'am. He stressed that while compromise is possible on other matters, these core principles remain firm.
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