New Religious Zionism MK Open to Talks With Opposition
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
New Religious Zionism faction chairman Itamar Eitam has called for broad political dialogue to prevent further elections, stating all coalition options must remain open, including talks with opposition leaders. Eitam explicitly said he does not rule out Yair Golan or Yair Lapid. He warned against forming a government dependent on Arab parties, calling it a "hostile Arab minority."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- New Religious Zionism MK Itamar Eitam is open to coalition talks with opposition leaders.
- Eitam stated he does not rule out potential cooperation with Yair Golan or Yair Lapid.
- He called for broad political dialogue to prevent additional elections.
- Eitam warned against forming a government reliant on Arab parties.
- The statements were made during the formation of the 26th Knesset government.
Amidst the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset and intensive efforts to form a government, the new faction chairman of Religious Zionism, MK Itamar Eitam, has presented a surprising stance, calling for broad political dialogue to prevent further elections. In statements made Tuesday on Galei Tzahal radio, Eitam clarified that all options for forming a functioning coalition must remain on the table, including discussions with leaders of the "change bloc." "I am not in favor of additional elections and do not rule out Golan or Lapid," Eitam stated during the interview. He emphasized the necessity of reaching broad agreements at this time, warning against alternative scenarios facing the new Knesset. "We need to start the process and discuss," explained the incoming faction chairman regarding the need for inter-party contacts. He concluded with a firm warning against establishing a government reliant on Arab parties, stating, "The alternative is to rely on a hostile Arab minority."
