MK Gilad Kariv to Walla: "The Haredim are part of the bloc that lost, it won't help them"

In an interview with Walla! at the opening of the 26th Knesset, MK Gilad Kariv stated that the Haredim are part of the bloc that lost the elections and must make a courageous decision. Kariv supported a coalition with Ra'am but will not interfere with negotiations with the Haredim led by Eisenkot, and pledged to cancel the judicial overhaul laws.

MK Gilad Kariv from the Democrats party was interviewed by Walla! on the day of the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset, and addressed the negotiations for forming the new government. Kariv said that the Haredim are part of the bloc that lost the elections, and that they must make a courageous decision. He expressed support for forming a coalition with Ra'am, but clarified that his party will not sabotage the negotiations led by Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot with the Haredi parties. Kariv emphasized that any future arrangement will include the enlistment of thousands of Haredim into the army and easing the reserve duty burden. He also referred to MK Simcha Rothman moving to his floor, saying this symbolizes that the Constitution Committee will no longer be in their hands, while pledging to cancel the judicial overhaul laws.

MK Gilad Kariv to Walla: "The Haredim are part of the bloc that lost, it won't help them"