Yair Golan Sets Conditions for Partnership with Haredim
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, stated that forming a government with Haredi parties requires mutual responsibility and that any partnership must meet in Ramat Gan, not Haredi strongholds. He called for Haredi men to share the economic and security burden, which currently falls on the middle class. Golan expressed a desire for a "government of change" but refused to give a "blank check."
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Yair Golan demands Haredi partnership meet in Ramat Gan, not their strongholds.
- Golan insists on mutual responsibility for Haredi parties in a future government.
- He called for Haredi men to share economic and security burdens.
- Golan stated the Democrats seek a "government of change" but not a "blank check."
Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, addressed the possibility of forming a government that includes Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties, stating that any "true partnership requires mutual responsibility." He drew a distinction with Prime Minister Netanyahu, asserting that his party would not go to Haredi strongholds like Bnei Brak or Mea Shearim. Instead, Golan proposed, "Whoever wants a partnership with us will have to meet us in Ramat Gan."
Golan emphasized the need to draft Haredi men into national service, arguing that the middle class cannot continue to bear the economic and security burden alone. While expressing respect for the Haredi way of life, he stated that his party expects reciprocal respect for their own way of life. Golan extended a hand in a genuine desire to form a "government of change," but made it clear that they would not provide a "blank check."
