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SrugimPolitics

Ronen Tzur Predicts Government With Haredim and Change Bloc

Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

Media advisor Ronen Tzur believes a government will be formed between the "Change Bloc" and Haredi parties, calling a meeting between Yaakov Asher and Gadi Eisenkot a positive step. Avishai Ben-Chaim described the situation as historic. Tzur previously announced and then retracted a run for the Democrats' Knesset list in 2026 and co-founded the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

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  • Media advisor Ronen Tzur predicts a government will form with the "Change Bloc" and Haredi parties.
  • Tzur called a meeting between Yaakov Asher and Gadi Eisenkot a "blessed development."
  • Avishai Ben-Chaim described the current political situation as "a historic event."
  • Ronen Tzur previously ran for and withdrew from the Democrats' Knesset list.
  • Tzur was a co-founder of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

Media advisor Ronen Tzur expressed optimism regarding potential coalition talks between the "Change Bloc" and Haredi parties, stating that he believes a government including both factions will ultimately be formed. Tzur commented on a meeting between Yaakov Asher and Gadi Eisenkot, which he described as a "blessed development" that seemed impossible in the past due to perceived extreme stances of the Change Bloc towards the Haredi community. He noted that these views have since moderated, which he views positively.

Avishai Ben-Chaim called the ongoing developments "a historic event unlike any other." The article also notes Tzur's past political activities, including his announcement in June 2026 to run for a Knesset list spot in the Democrats' primaries, followed by his withdrawal from the party nine days later. Prior to these endeavors, Tzur was among the founders of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

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