Media Personality Eliraz Sade Calls for Haredi Parties to Sit in Opposition

Israeli media personality Eliraz Sade has suggested that Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties might benefit from sitting in the opposition for the next Knesset term. In a post on X, Sade advocated for the formation of a broad unity government following the upcoming elections, even if it means excluding the Haredi parties. He expressed hope that election results would foster cooperation rather than continued conflict and boycotts, stating that "most of the nation is not angry, and does not want to take revenge on the Jewish brother, and a large part of the nation wants to find a way to sit together."

Sade, typically identified with the right-wing camp, urged party leaders to set aside differences and form the widest possible government, even at the cost of significant political concessions. He specifically addressed the Haredi public and their political representatives, proposing that a period in opposition could help heal societal divisions. "The Haredim were given a tremendous opportunity to connect the ends of the nation and have not yet fulfilled it," he wrote, adding, "Perhaps the time has come for the Haredim to rest for one term and return more reconciled."

This stance follows recent comments by Sade regarding the Haredi community. Last week, he criticized the handling of the Haredi draft issue and suggested that Haredi parties should not participate in the next government to allow for a professional solution. Despite his criticism, Sade did not endorse any specific candidate, emphasizing every citizen's right to vote according to their worldview and asserting that no political camp or voter should be disqualified or doubted in their loyalty to Israel.

Sade clarified that a broad government including Jewish parties is his preferred option, while another election would be a significant mistake. He concluded by stating, "Every full Jewish government will be good for Israel, any other government or another election will be a mistake for all eternity. The people are ready and those who are not will get used to it, now the leaders must show courage." He summarized his political view with the phrase "Full Jewish government."