Aliza Bloch Supports Inclusive Government Talks but Rules Out Terror-Linked Arab Parties
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By אבי וידר
First reported by Srugim · Aug 10, 2026
What happened
Aliza Bloch, who recently joined Gilad Erdan's party, supports including Arab representation in a broad Israeli government if parties recognize Israel's Jewish identity and support national service. She ruled out cooperation with Arab parties that back terrorism, a stance echoed by Erdan, who excludes Ra'am and the Joint List from any coalition. Bloch emphasized unity following the October 7 Hamas attack and called for healing across Israeli society.
- 01Aliza Bloch supports Arab representation in a broad government if parties accept Israel's Jewish identity and national service.
- 02Bloch rejects narrow governments dominated by a single party and calls for unity across communities.
- 03Gilad Erdan excludes Arab parties supporting terrorism, like Ra'am and the Joint List, from government coalitions.
- 04Bloch retracted any suggestion of cooperating with terror-supporting parties after controversy.
- 05Both emphasize forming a broad coalition including Zionist Arab parties committed to shared responsibility.
- 06The statements follow Erdan's departure from Likud and efforts to build an inclusive government.
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