News Commentator Predicts No Deal with Haredi Parties
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
News commentator Yair Sherki predicts that a deal to form a government involving Haredi parties will not materialize, calling it a "moral disgrace" and a "political humiliation." He believes the discussions are a tactic to pressure Netanyahu, but any resulting government would be short-lived. Sherki suggests an alternative path to forming a government led by Gadi Eisenkot, potentially with limited concessions and informal understandings with Haredi parties.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yair Sherki predicts no deal with Haredi parties, calling it a "moral disgrace."
- Sherki believes discussions with Haredi parties are a tactical negotiation tool.
- He suggests a short-lived "emergency government" could form with minimal Haredi support.
- An alternative government led by Gadi Eisenkot is proposed without major concessions.
- Sherki argues Haredi parties may prefer opposition with informal understandings.
Amidst intense political negotiations and rumors of potential compromises with Haredi parties, Channel 12 commentator Yair Sherki has offered a stark analysis of the political landscape. Sherki firmly stated that "selling the positions will be a moral disgrace that will end in political humiliation, and therefore I estimate it will not happen." He explained that the idea of aligning with the Haredi parties is primarily being used as a tactical tool in negotiations. "As a psychological exercise in negotiations, it can pressure Netanyahu, and that is my assessment currently, but this is not a government that will last long. It is not beneficial for Der'i and not beneficial for Bennett, each for their own reasons," Sherki elaborated.
Sherki outlined a practical approach that he believes could enable the formation of a government led by Gadi Eisenkot without significant concessions on conscription and budget regulation. He noted that for Netanyahu to be moved, a mere abstention by United Torah Judaism would suffice to form a short-lived "emergency government." The price for this, he suggested, could involve specific agreements with the Haredi parties, but not a "liquidation sale" that compromises the country's long-term interests for short-term gains.
According to Sherki, this scenario benefits not only the "change bloc" but also aligns with the strategy of the Haredi parties themselves. He posited that United Torah Judaism, in particular, might prefer to be in opposition with informal understandings rather than part of a government, especially after the previous term.
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