To break Netanyahu's bloc, the change camp must bring in the Haredim
The change bloc could break Israel's political deadlock by bringing Arab and ultra-Orthodox parties into a coalition. But doing so will require compromise on the draft law and a rethink of old political alliances
The change bloc in Israel could potentially end the country's political stalemate by including Arab and ultra-Orthodox parties in a coalition government. However, this would necessitate compromises on a draft law and a reevaluation of existing political alliances. The results of Tuesday's election reveal the limitations of the change bloc's political vision, primarily its inflexibility.
To break the current deadlock and possibly turn it into an opportunity for genuine political change, the bloc must demonstrate flexibility, creativity, vision, and courage. If it does, there is a significant opportunity for a major strategic shift. The two primary challenges facing Israel, both for civil society in general and for the new governing coalition in particular, are integrating the Arab community and establishing a new relationship with the Haredi community.
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