Saturday, October 13, 2012

ISRAEL: COALITION

To form a government that pleases one and all, Netanyahu must discard some of his rigid ideologies

With these moderate parties backing out, chances are high that the next government will be dominated by hardliners. Middle East sources say that the PM-designate might take help from his natural “partners” – religious and right wing parties. Avigdor Lieberman’s Yisrael Beitenu party is also expected to join.

If such a rightist government comes to power, there are chances of conflict escalating in the region. Besides, the new government shall be free to expand illegal colonies; collectively punish civilians and kids for rocket attacks. Netanyahu has voiced serious reservations while meeting foreign leaders on $2.8 billion of aid going into the Gaza Strip for reconstruction. (The US is also willing to invest $900 million in the enterprise). Israel believes that the money will be used by Hamas to rearm itself. Israel has promised firm action if there is more firing from Palestine. More such rhetoric is expected from this regime. .

The Likud party leader can form a narrow government with the help of Shas, Avigdor Lieberman''s Yisrael Beiteinu, United Torah Judaism and other extremist parties, including the National Union. But he knows that including such extremist factions would be a PR disaster, which could negatively impact Israel''s relations with the US and the world. Clearly, by sticking rigidly to his stance, Netanyahu is making his cause harder than ever. Much as he may hate it, he may have to put the issues close to his heart on the backburner. That would, in fact, be good for lasting peace in the region too


Source : IIPM Editorial, 2012.

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