Netanyahu's Strategy with Haredi Parties Criticized by Journalist
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Journalist Yair Sharaki criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's negotiation tactics with the Haredi party Yahadut HaTorah, stating Netanyahu is repeating past errors by bypassing elected officials for direct talks with spiritual leaders. Sharaki argues this approach creates friction and hinders coalition talks. He also suggests Netanyahu is struggling to adapt to the party's new leadership, specifically MK Yaakov Asher's elevated role, and is instead relying on outdated methods.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Journalist Yair Sharaki criticizes PM Netanyahu's strategy with Haredi parties.
- Sharaki claims Netanyahu is bypassing elected officials for spiritual leaders.
- This tactic is seen as a repeat of past mistakes causing friction.
- Netanyahu reportedly struggles to adapt to Yahadut HaTorah's new leadership.
- The Prime Minister is accused of missing MK Yaakov Asher as the current partner.
Journalist Yair Sharaki has analyzed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach to negotiating with the Haredi party Yahadut HaTorah, suggesting the Prime Minister is repeating past mistakes. Sharaki, writing in Yediot Ahronot, argues that Netanyahu is attempting to bypass the elected representatives of the party and engage directly with its spiritual leadership. This tactic, Sharaki contends, has proven problematic in the past and is creating unnecessary friction, hindering coalition negotiations.
Sharaki points out that Netanyahu appears to be struggling to adapt to the new political reality within Yahadut HaTorah, particularly following the rise of MK Yaakov Asher to a leadership position. The journalist asserts that Netanyahu is clinging to old methods, trying to circumvent Knesset members and speak directly with rabbis. This failure to recognize Asher's new status is damaging the negotiation process, as Sharaki notes, "Instead of understanding that Yaakov Asher is the partner, he misses Gafni."
