First Defection in Eisenkot's Party
Miriam Peretz: 'If a government is formed with Arabs, my son will leave the Knesset.' Miriam Peretz, whose son Elisaf joined Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar (right-wing) party and was sworn into the 26th Knesset, stated that…
Assessment
A mother of a Knesset member publicly declares her son will resign if his party joins a coalition with Arab parties. This is not a policy debate but a family member stating a red line that could collapse a fragile coalition before it forms. The pressure on the MK since joining the party suggests internal turmoil. Watch whether the party leadership confirms or distances itself from this ultimatum.