Izencoat Seeks Government With Haredim Amid Trust Issues
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Izencoat is attempting to form a "change government" with Haredi parties, despite significant trust issues, as a first step. The "change bloc" fears broken agreements, while Haredi parties worry about being trapped in a non-compliant government. Izencoat also plans legislative action to repeal key judicial overhaul laws and has called for negotiations to form a broader government, though hopes are low. A recent security meeting with Netanyahu did not change Izencoat's position.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Izencoat aims to form a "change government" including Haredi parties, despite mutual distrust.
- The "change bloc" fears Haredi parties will break agreements and return to Netanyahu.
- Haredi parties worry about being "imprisoned" in a government that won't uphold commitments.
- Izencoat plans to repeal laws weakening the legal advisor and altering judicial appointments.
- A security meeting with Netanyahu did not change Izencoat's view on replacing the government.
Despite significant distrust between the parties, Izencoat has decided to attempt forming a "change government" that includes the Haredi parties as a first step. This initiative is being explored seriously through unofficial channels, though substantial gaps and a lack of trust remain major obstacles.
The "change bloc" fears that agreements will be broken and the Haredi parties will return to Netanyahu at the last minute, potentially leading to new elections and significant political damage to the bloc. Conversely, the Haredi parties are concerned about being "imprisoned" in a government that might not uphold its commitments, citing legal arguments and the potential lack of a 61-vote majority to overthrow it, unlike in the previous government.
Concurrently, Izencoat plans to invite the Likud and Religious Zionism parties for coalition talks to form a broader government, though expectations for this avenue are low. Izencoat stated his intention to form a "government of emergency" under his leadership, based on four principles he outlined, and has called on all Knesset factions and members who agree with these principles to join negotiations.
Izencoat also announced the "change bloc's" intention to begin legislative processes, prioritizing the repeal of laws weakening the role of the legal advisor and altering the Judicial Appointments Committee. The goal is to achieve these repeals before the end of Izencoat's mandate.
In a post, Izencoat declared, "We are implementing the majority given to change in the Knesset, with determination and speed." He added that the Knesset would become "the house of the people" again, free from insults to bereaved families and abuses of power. He emphasized that the Knesset would fulfill the will of the majority of Israeli citizens and act as an effective, state-oriented supervisory body.
A recent two-hour security meeting between Izencoat and Netanyahu did not bridge the gap between them. According to a source from the Yisrael party, the meeting focused on security matters and did not alter Izencoat's stance that Netanyahu's government must be replaced promptly by a government led by him. Izencoat noted that the security and internal situations require close oversight of the government during this sensitive transition period, stating he would not permit a lack of oversight.
