Israeli Party Open to Compromise with Ultra-Orthodox for Government Change
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Knesset Member Oded Forer of the Yisrael Beiteinu party indicated readiness to compromise with ultra-Orthodox parties to form a new government and oust Benjamin Netanyahu. Forer stated on November 12 that while ideological differences exist, compromise is necessary due to the current political situation and security threats facing Israel. He acknowledged that the election results prevent the party from fulfilling all its promises, including those concerning ultra-Orthodox conscription, and that further elections are the least desirable option.
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- Yisrael Beiteinu is open to compromising with ultra-Orthodox parties to replace Netanyahu's government.
- Knesset Member Oded Forer cited security threats and economic pressures as reasons for compromise.
- Forer stressed that any agreements must adhere to legal limits and avoid creating a 'state within a state'.
- The party leader, Avigdor Lieberman, is making a significant concession by agreeing to negotiate with ultra-Orthodox factions.
- Forer admitted the election results prevent fulfilling all three of the party's key promises.
- Holding new elections is considered the worst possible outcome for Israel.
Oded Forer, a Knesset Member from the "Yisrael Beiteinu" party, stated on Thursday, November 12, that his party is prepared to make concessions to ultra-Orthodox parties to facilitate the ousting of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Speaking on 103FM radio, Forer acknowledged ideological differences but emphasized the necessity of compromise given the current political landscape, suggesting that both the general Israeli public and the ultra-Orthodox community have no alternative but to seek common ground. He stressed that any agreements must remain within legal boundaries to prevent the creation of a "state within a state."
Forer declined to elaborate on specific potential agreements during the radio interview, stating that negotiations would not be conducted in the studio. He explained that ultra-Orthodox parties might be amenable to compromise due to economic pressures and the difficulty of enduring another election cycle. Simultaneously, he argued that Israel's security threats necessitate the formation of a stable government to replace the current administration.
The Knesset Member also criticized the ruling coalition's actions regarding the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, accusing them of using pressure and threats to prevent the committee's convening. Forer questioned what Netanyahu feared about parliamentary oversight, asserting that state security is not a political issue and that citizens expect oversight of both the Prime Minister and the security apparatus.
Forer highlighted that party leader Avigdor Lieberman's willingness to negotiate with ultra-Orthodox parties represents a significant concession, diverging from the party's campaign stance. He clarified that Yisrael Beiteinu's primary election goals were to replace the current government and prevent a minority government reliant on Arab parties, which he believed would be unstable and ultimately return Netanyahu to power. Forer maintained that the party has not abandoned its principles regarding the conscription of ultra-Orthodox men into the army, but acknowledges that the election results did not provide the necessary majority to enforce their demands.
Forer admitted that the post-election political reality prevents the fulfillment of all three of the party's main promises: not forming a government with Netanyahu, not forming a minority government with Arab parties, and not forming a government with ultra-Orthodox parties. He concluded that another election would be the worst possible outcome, potentially leading to a similar or worse political stalemate, and that the party must choose the least unfavorable option available.
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