Yaakov Zalal: Only Israeli Arabs can save the Jewish state

Yaakov Zalal argues that only a coalition of the Change Bloc with the Arab parties can form a stable government in Israel. He rules out a coalition with Likud due to its support for the judicial coup, and with the ultra-Orthodox due to their avoidance of fundamental change. Zalal calls for the repeal of the coup laws, the dismissal of the Shin Bet and Mossad chiefs, and action against Jewish terrorism.

In an opinion piece, Yaakov Zalal argues that only a coalition of the Change Bloc with the Arab parties can form a stable government in Israel. He describes a conversation with a friend who was torn between the Democrats and Ra'am, concluding that voting for an Arab party is no longer taboo. Zalal rules out the possibility of a broad coalition with Likud, claiming that Likud MKs were complicit in the "judicial coup" and will not backtrack. He also rejects a coalition with the ultra-Orthodox parties, as it would not compel them to enlist or cut funding for yeshivas. Zalal calls for the repeal of the judicial coup laws, the dismissal of the Shin Bet and Mossad chiefs appointed by Netanyahu, and decisive action against Jewish terrorism in the territories. He suggests that Ahmad Tibi serve as Health Minister and Mansour Abbas as Religious Affairs Minister. The article concludes with the assertion that "only Israeli Arabs can save the Jewish state."

Yaakov Zalal: Only Israeli Arabs can save the Jewish state