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

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First reported by Kan News · Jul 12, 2026

What happened

Hili Tropper left Blue and White due to doubts about its political viability and insists the next coalition be formed only by Zionist parties. He opposes ultra-Orthodox reliance, supports a Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government, and sets red lines against closing certain institutions. Tropper also backs judicial reforms and opposes a Palestinian state, favoring development in Israel's periphery.

  • 01Hili Tropper left Blue and White, doubting its political viability under Benny Gantz.
  • 02He insists the next coalition include only Zionist parties, excluding ultra-Orthodox reliance.
  • 03Tropper supports a unity government with Netanyahu and Eisenkot but rejects coalitions closing Ali academy or Channel 14.
  • 04He opposes a Palestinian state and criticizes Smotrich's West Bank policies, favoring northern and southern development.
  • 05Tropper advocates judicial reforms including a Basic Law on legislation and stricter Supreme Court appointment rules.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Hili Tropper Explains Leaving Blue and White, Sets Coalition Red Lines
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Hili Tropper Explains Leaving Blue and White, Citing Lack of Political Viability

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