Edelstein: "The coalition must have a common denominator - not with the Arab parties"
In an interview with Channel 7's podcast, Yuli Edelstein called to avoid populism around the draft law, to preserve the world of Torah, to enlist those who do not study in yeshivas, and to establish…
Assessment
Edelstein's interview stakes out a clear red line for coalition formation: no Arab parties, and a specific balance on the draft law that preserves yeshiva study while requiring service from others. This injects a major point of contention into the upcoming election campaign, forcing parties to take sides on both issues. The viability of such a coalition will depend on the election results and subsequent negotiations.