Israeli Publicist Rejects Unity Government with 'Draft Dodgers and Terror Supporters'
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israeli publicist Meni Assayag rejected the possibility of a unity government, calling potential partners "draft dodgers and terror supporters." He stated that right-wing Israelis do not want to unite with those who "incite military rebellion" or "hate Judaism." Assayag prefers a right-wing government or new elections, expressing faith in divine support if forced to contend with opponents. His comments follow reports of potential unity talks led by Gadi Eisenkot.
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- Publicist Meni Assayag rejected unity government with "draft dodgers and terror supporters."
- Assayag stated right-wing Israelis oppose uniting with those inciting military rebellion.
- He accused opponents of dismantling the army and contributing to the October 7th massacre.
- Assayag advocated for a right-wing government or new, supervised elections.
- His comments follow reports of potential unity talks by Gadi Eisenkot.
- Assayag expressed faith in divine support if forced to contend with opponents.
Israeli publicist and screenwriter Meni Assayag has strongly opposed the idea of a unity government, particularly if it involves individuals he describes as "draft dodgers" and "terror supporters." Assayag, known for his work on popular Israeli television series like "The 80s" and "The 90s," and a vocal supporter of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, shared his stance on social media platform X.
His comments come amid reports that Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yashar" party, is expected to propose terms to Netanyahu for joining the government. Assayag, speaking on behalf of right-wing Israelis, stated that his supporters are not interested in unity with those who "incite military rebellion," are "enemies of our country and our warriors," and "hate Judaism." He accused such individuals of dismantling the army and contributing to the October 7th massacre.
Assayag expressed a preference for a right-wing government that includes parties such as Otzma Yehudit, Religious Zionism, Shas, and United Torah Judaism. He also suggested that if forced to govern with those he deems unacceptable, Israelis would "deal with it," placing faith in "the Creator of the world." He explicitly rejected any form of unity government or rotation, advocating instead for "repeated and properly supervised elections."
Assayag, who grew up in Tirat Carmel and is the older brother of comedian Shalom Assayag, began his career in the 1990s writing comedy sketches. His major breakthrough as a creator came in 2013 with the sitcom "The 80s," inspired by his childhood experiences, which led to the sequel "The 90s."
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