Negotiations Between Haredim and 'Change Bloc' Reportedly Advancing Significantly
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Negotiations between Haredi parties and the "Change Bloc" are reportedly progressing significantly, according to Channel 12 News. While leaders like Naftali Bennett are not directly involved yet, the "Change Bloc" needs their support, along with Haredi parties, to form a government. United Torah Judaism is negotiating, but Shas is currently out of the picture, potentially requiring Ra'am's support or a change of heart from Shas.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Negotiations between Haredi parties and the "Change Bloc" are reportedly in advanced stages.
- The "Change Bloc" needs support from Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid to form a government with Haredi parties.
- United Torah Judaism is negotiating with the "left bloc," while Shas is not.
- A 61-seat majority may require Shas's support or reliance on the United Arab List (Ra'am).
- Shas might join a government with United Torah Judaism if prominent rabbis endorse it.
Negotiations between Haredi parties and the "Change Bloc" are reportedly in advanced stages, according to a Channel 12 News report. The limited information released to the media does not accurately reflect the substantial progress made between the parties toward forming a new government.
While the "Change Bloc" needs the support of Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid to form a government with the Haredim, neither leader is currently involved in the direct negotiations. Bennett, who previously advocated for "service for all" and a "revolution of conscripts," will ultimately have to decide whether to accept a deal with the Haredi parties.
Currently, only United Torah Judaism is engaged in talks with the "left bloc," while Shas has stated it is not participating. To form a 61-seat majority, the "left bloc" would also require Shas's support, or alternatively, rely on the United Arab List (Ra'am). It is possible that Shas might agree to join a government with United Torah Judaism to prevent such a scenario, especially if prominent Ashkenazi rabbis endorse the move.
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