Hili Tropper Calls for Reduced West Bank Actions, Open to Political Alliances Beyond Blue and White
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Hili Tropper left Blue and White due to doubts about its viability and is open to new political alliances. He insists the next coalition be formed by Zionist parties only, excluding Netanyahu if reliant on ultra-Orthodox support, but may join a unity government with Netanyahu and Eisenkot. Tropper opposes some West Bank policies and calls for judicial reforms to curb activism.
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- Hili Tropper left Blue and White, doubting its political viability.
- He supports coalitions only of Zionist parties, excluding Netanyahu if allied with ultra-Orthodox.
- Tropper may join a unity government involving Netanyahu and Eisenkot.
- He opposes some West Bank policies by Bezalel Smotrich, advocating less activity there.
- Tropper calls for judicial reforms to limit activism and amend Basic Law on Legislation.
- He sets red lines against closing Ali pre-military academy and Channel 14.
Hili Tropper explained his departure from the Blue and White party, citing doubts about its political viability. Speaking in a Radio 103FM interview on Sunday, Tropper did not rule out forming new political alliances, stating that any future partnerships would be evaluated based on the political context rather than specific names.
Regarding coalition possibilities after the upcoming elections, Tropper emphasized that the next government must be formed solely by Zionist parties. He added that any candidate who can ensure this would be acceptable, but ruled out joining a coalition reliant on ultra-Orthodox parties, which excludes Netanyahu. However, he left open the possibility of a unity government involving Netanyahu and Benny Gantz’s former military chief Gadi Eisenkot.
Tropper outlined his red lines, including opposition to closing the Ali pre-military academy and Channel 14. He also expressed opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state and criticized some of Bezalel Smotrich’s actions in the West Bank, advocating for less activity there and more focus on Israel’s north and south regions.
On judicial matters, Tropper called for reforms, suggesting amendments to the Basic Law on Legislation to clarify how laws can be passed and reviewed by courts. He supported returning to a previous model for appointing Supreme Court justices, requiring seven out of nine committee members’ approval, to reduce judicial activism. He believes these changes could help balance the judiciary’s role.
Tropper’s comments reflect his evolving political stance and priorities on security, judicial reform, and coalition-building ahead of Israel’s next elections.
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