Hili Tropper Explains Leaving Blue and White, Sets Coalition Red Lines

Hili Tropper explained in a morning interview on Kan Reshet Bet's "Kalman-Liberman" program why he left the Blue and White party led by Benny Gantz, stating he believed the party had no political viability. Regarding the possibility of reuniting with Gantz and Smotrich, Tropper said that if it makes sense to form new alliances, they would consider them without naming specific individuals.

Tropper emphasized that the next coalition must be formed solely by Zionist parties. He ruled out joining a government relying on ultra-Orthodox parties, which Netanyahu depends on, but said he would participate in a unity government involving Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot. He also set clear red lines, refusing to join any coalition that closes institutions like the Ali pre-military academy or Channel 14.

On the West Bank, Tropper expressed opposition to a Palestinian state and criticized Smotrich's policies there, advocating for more focus on development in northern and southern Israel instead. Regarding judicial reforms, he supported changes, starting with a Basic Law on legislation to define how Basic Laws can be passed and how courts can invalidate laws. He also favored returning to Gideon Sa'ar's previous model for the judicial appointments committee, requiring seven of nine members to approve a Supreme Court justice, aiming to reduce judicial activism.