Hendel revealed why he did not join Eisenkot: "He was afraid I would not sit with Arabs"

Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the "Reservists" party, revealed in an interview why he did not join Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" party, claiming that Eisenkot feared Hendel would not agree to sit in a government with Arab parties. Hendel confirmed the concern and emphasized that he committed to forming only a Zionist government, without Haredim and Arabs, and explained the background of the union with Prof. Yaron Zelicha.

Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the "Reservists" party, revealed in an interview with Yonatan Weiss why he did not join the "Yashar" party led by Gadi Eisenkot, after Hili Tropper and Eisenkot announced a union of forces. Hendel claimed that Eisenkot feared Hendel would not agree to sit in a government with Arab parties, and Hendel confirmed the concern: "He was right. I committed to forming only a Zionist government." Hendel explained that he rejected comfortable offers that promised a seat, and emphasized that the goal of the joint list with Prof. Yaron Zelicha is to lead to the formation of a stable Zionist government without Haredi and Arab parties. He also addressed the separation from Tropper, whom he called "a good friend, brother, and neighbor," and said he respects his decision despite the personal and national pain.