Ultra-Orthodox Party Leader Rejects Coalition with Arab Parties
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Asher also criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and outlined his party's non-negotiable demands for coalition participation. He suggested a broad unity government as a solution to the political deadlock and to avoid new elections. The "change bloc" parties lack a majority without Arab support, and Shas remains aligned with Benjamin Netanyahu.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Asher's stance complicates Gadi Eisenkot's efforts to form a majority coalition.
- The "change bloc" parties combined hold only 48 seats, requiring Arab support for a majority.
- Shas party remains loyal to Benjamin Netanyahu and the right-wing bloc.
- Asher proposed a broad unity government to prevent further elections.
Asher accused Smotrich of hypocrisy regarding warnings against joining the "change bloc," stating, "He talks about a honey trap? Asher also outlined his party's non-negotiable demands for joining any coalition, including arrangements for Torah students, educational independence, and maintaining the status quo on religious matters. He proposed a broad unity government as the solution to the current political stalemate and to prevent further elections.
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