Israeli politicians Hili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel held a joint press conference on Tuesday evening, reportedly stating that they are 'not scarred by ego wars and enslavement to division.' The quote was reported by ynet.
Hili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel held a joint press conference on Tuesday evening, during which they said they are 'not scarred by ego wars and enslavement to division,' according to a report by ynet. The remark, attributed to Tropper, follows the pair's earlier unveiling of a new political vision at the same press conference, and is the latest in a series of announcements that have marked the formation of their merged political alliance.
The Zioneer has been tracking the story since Monday Jul 6, when it reported, citing Israel Hayom, that Tropper and Hendel were expected to merge their lists, with potential candidates including Shira Shapira and Aliza Bloch (11:51 Jerusalem). Later that day, the desk reported that the joint run was expected to be announced that evening and that the two had finalized their run, forming a united bloc aimed at a 'new Zionist political force.' By evening, the formal announcement was reported, with N12 quoting Tropper saying the alliance aims to create a 'Zionist home for Israelis who want to work together.' The press conference itself, held on Tuesday, was first covered by The Zioneer earlier in the day, when Tropper called for 'a new language, a new generation of leadership' (Yediot News).
As The Zioneer reported on Monday, the pair's alliance is positioned as a centrist-right Zionist force, with an emphasis on serving the country and overcoming political divisions. The new quote about 'ego wars' echoes that theme of unity, suggesting a deliberate effort to distance themselves from internal political conflicts.
It remains unclear whether the specific 'ego wars' remark was directed at any particular faction or individual. The Zioneer has not yet reported on any policy details of the alliance beyond the broad vision, nor on the status of the potential candidates mentioned in the initial report.
7 developments
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