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Ongoing Story· Day 45

Yair Golan Advocates for Arab Party Inclusion in Israeli Government

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Yair Golan Urges New Israeli Government With Arab Party Inclusion

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Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, urged the rapid formation of a new Israeli government, citing a 67-53 vote majority for "saving the country." He called for including Arab parties in the government and stated that every day under Netanyahu's leadership is a threat to Israel. Golan also promised to uphold "freedom of religion and freedom from religion" within the new coalition.

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  • Yair Golan called for a new Israeli government to be formed quickly, citing a 67-53 vote.
  • Golan stated that every day Netanyahu remains in power is a threat to Israel.
  • He urged against boycotting the Arab population and suggested their inclusion in government.
  • Golan's party will ensure "freedom of religion and freedom from religion" in the government.
  • He indicated that the government could be expanded at a later stage.
Yair Golan Urges New Israeli Government With Arab Party Inclusion
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Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, called for the swift formation of a new Israeli government, emphasizing the need to act immediately to "save the country." Speaking at a faction meeting, Golan stated that "the citizens of Israel voted by an overwhelming majority to save the country, 67 to 53," and urged his colleagues in the "revived bloc for the correction of the country" to establish a government as soon as possible. He asserted that "every day that Netanyahu is in power is a threat to the State of Israel." Golan also advocated against boycotting the Arab population, suggesting that those capable of treating and saving wounded soldiers could be partners in the Israeli government. He indicated that the government could be expanded later. While not mentioning ultra-Orthodox parties, Golan affirmed that his party would ensure "freedom of religion and freedom from religion" within the government.

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