Yoaz Hendel: I will not complete a majority of 61 for Netanyahu; I will join only a broad Zionist unity government
Hendel says he will not be a partner in a government that relies on parties that he defines as non-Zionist, and declares that he will agree to join only a broad unity government of 70-80…
Assessment
Israel's coalition math just got more complicated. Yoz Hendel is drawing a red line against relying on non-Zionist parties for a narrow 61-seat majority, insisting instead on a broad Zionist unity government of 70-80 seats. This position could block Netanyahu from forming a right-wing coalition, making a fourth election more likely. The key variable is whether Hendel's stance attracts other defectors or remains an isolated protest.