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New Member of Gilad Erdan's Party Supports Arab Representation in Broad Israeli Government

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First reported by Srugim · 10 hours ago

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Aliza Bloch, joining Gilad Erdan's party, supports including Arab parties in a broad Israeli government if they uphold national service and Israel's Jewish identity. Erdan rejects coalitions with Arab parties supporting terrorism, emphasizing inclusion only for patriotic Arab citizens. The debate follows recent security challenges and efforts to form a wide-ranging government.

01Aliza Bloch supports Arab party inclusion in a broad Israeli government under certain conditions.
02Bloch emphasizes being 'colorblind' toward all Israeli children regardless of background.
03Gilad Erdan rejects any coalition with Arab parties supporting terrorism or denying Hamas as terrorist.
04Erdan allows for patriotic Arab citizens supporting national service in government.
05The debate arises amid national healing after the October 7 Hamas attack.
06Bloch stresses unity against external threats over internal divisions.

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