New Israeli Alliance Prioritizes Principles, Open to Netanyahu Government

A new political alliance, The Zionist Home-The Reservists, formed by former ministers Yoaz Hendel and Chili Tropper, will not rule out joining a government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but will prioritize advancing its core principles. Hendel stated in an interview that the alliance's focus is on principles rather than specific political figures.

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My point of reference is not Netanyahu. I am not looking at where Netanyahu is or what he needs to do. I need to focus on other things.

"My point of reference is not Netanyahu," Hendel explained. "I am not looking at where Netanyahu is or what he needs to do. I need to focus on other things." He clarified that if a "Zionist government" with 70-80 seats is formed and Netanyahu is part of it, he would join. "Netanyahu is not my red line. My red line is what kind of ideology the government represents, whether it is a Zionist government," Hendel added.

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My red line is what kind of ideology the government represents, whether it is a Zionist government.

The alliance advocates for a "broad Zionist government" and positions itself as independent of both the current opposition and Netanyahu's bloc. Hendel specifically voiced opposition to ultra-Orthodox parties that do not serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), calling for their exclusion from the next government. He believes a 61-seat government for Netanyahu would be detrimental, leading to the non-passage of a conscription law and a failure to accept responsibility for the ongoing war.

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Let me put it this way: I can say one thing very clearly: a 61-seat government for Netanyahu will not happen, because that means sitting with the ultra-Orthodox parties, not passing a conscription law, and not accepting responsibility for the war.

Hendel expressed his personal desire for Netanyahu to leave office but stressed that this is secondary to his mission. "Power is not the goal. I do not need to be prime minister." His primary objective is to ensure the passage of a conscription law and secure a future for those, like himself, who have served extensive reserve duty. The alliance is confident in its ability to pass the electoral threshold, with polls indicating strong support. Hendel stated their mission is to be the decisive party in forming the next government.

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My mission is to ensure that a conscription law is passed, that people like me who have been exhausted by hundreds of days of reserve duty have a future, [and] that their children have a future.