Aliza Bloch, a member of the new political slate led by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein, said Monday that she wants the 'broadest possible government' and that Arab citizens have a place in it. Bloch, the former mayor of Beit Shemesh, is running as part of the slate's national list.
On Monday, Dr. Aliza Bloch, the former mayor of Beit Shemesh who recently joined the new political slate led by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein, stated in an interview that she wants the 'broadest possible government' and that Arabs 'certainly have a place' in an Israeli government. Bloch, a former mayor and education advocate, is running on the slate's national list.
Her remarks prompted a response from Erdan, who clarified that he opposes any coalition that includes Arab parties supporting terrorism, specifically Ra'am and the Joint List. Erdan stated that Zionist Arabs who support national service and recognize Israel's Jewish identity are welcome. That response was covered by The Zioneer on Monday evening.
Bloch's joining the new slate, announced Monday morning, marks a significant addition to the party, which is positioning itself as a centrist-right alternative focused on national unity and education reform. The party was formed after Edelstein's departure from Likud in July.
8 developments
- StrongErdan rejects coalition with Ra'am, Joint List; only Zionist Arabs welcome in government
- StrongAliza Bloch declares candidacy for Education Minister
- StrongCoalition official: New parties by Erdan, Edelstein, Gantz, Shamchi will ultimately align with Netanyahu
- DevelopingKalach: Political maneuvering designed to form government with Bennett, Lapid, Eisenkot, Abbas, and Golan
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