The same forces at work in America are at work here in Israel trying to create a two-party political system which is easier for them to control. They've even gone so far as to inspire a "Republican" party on the right and a "Democratic" party on the left.
Feiglin: “A union of Zehut and the New Right is the right thing to do, and could go on to form the foundation for a new Israeli Republican party – a coherent combination of nationalism and liberalism, identity [Zehut] and liberty.”This is why the PM failed to form a coalition for the first time in history. Israelis still want their small parties, but since the threshold has been raised so high (purposely designed to eliminate them, of course), too many failed to get in.
Barak names new political vehicle Israel Democratic Party
And instead of anyone suggesting that the threshold be lowered once again to previous levels allowing the public to have more of a say in how they want to be represented, the solution is to encourage greater "unity."
What most people call "right-wing" has been splitting down the secular/religious divide, but those who see Zionism as their source of unity are still trying to pull together a "technical block." Interestingly, a large portion of the religious Zionist public, if reports can be believed, has no problem being led by a secular woman or joining with parties with Arab and Gay representation, despite objections from their rabbis, as long as "Kahanists" are not part of the deal.
I was encouraged by a rumor that Otzma Yehudit may join with the hareidi parties. If so, it will be a clear choice for unity around the Torah.
Baruch Marzel Talks Election Politics and TorahNO ONE SHOULD EVER FORGET
...Would you accept Ayalet Shaked as the head of a union of all the small parties on the right – a proposal that some are floating?
The aspiration of a non-religious person to be the head of a group of religious parties is about as connected to reality as my desire to be the lead dancer in the Tel Aviv Ballet.
How about offering her the Number 2 spot on the list after Rabbi Peretz? Bezalel Smotrich said, for the benefit of the country, he wouldn’t stand in the way.
Sometimes we get caught up in the battle for Knesset seats and forget the real issue of who will best safeguard Eretz Yisrael and the Jewishness of the state in the courts, the educational system, the army, and Israeli society and culture as a whole.
People who know me will tell you that I don’t sit down very much. Seats make me uncomfortable. The same is true of other members in our party. We want the representation we deserve on any joint list – not for the seats in themselves – but for influence they will allow us to exert on government policy.
Rabbi Peretz was not the only person who attacked you recently. Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak, head of the new Democratic Israel party, accused you and your associates of being messianic Kahanists who are running Netanyahu’s government. Do you consider yourself messianic?
Every day I hope Mashiach will come. Ehud Barak is known for saying a lot of nonsense, and Bibi does what he wants to do without asking our advice.
Barak says his new party will promote democratic ideals based on Israel’s Proclamation of Independence and the visions of Israel’s prophets. Before Ehud Barak slanders G-d-fearing Jews who long to see the visions of Israel’s prophets established in truth, let him sit in a yeshiva for a few years and learn what Judaism and the Jewish people are really all about.
Barak claims Kahanists and extremist rabbis distort the Torah and lead the country away from true Zionism, causing non-Jews to hate us for our oppression of the Arabs.
I suggest that before Mr. Barak makes inciting statements like this, he should pick up a Tanach and read what it says. Again and again, the prophets of Israel envision the ingathering of the Jews to Zion and the re-establishment of Israelite kingship under a king who will lead the people back to the service of Hashem.
The prophets of Israel promise a day when the future Torah government will uproot all the permissiveness and immorality from the Land, as the prophet Ezekiel declares, “I shall gather you from the peoples and give you the Land of Israel, where you shall come and remove from the Land all the detestable things and abominations…that you may walk in My statutes and keep my commandments and do them.”
How is this return to true justice and morality put into practice? Through a judicial system guided by the principles of the Torah. There is no mention of democracy in the visions of the prophets. And peace is achieved, according to the prophets of Israel, not by sharing the Land of Israel with the enemy, but by ousting him completely from Israel’s borders.
Even our "best and most reliable ally in the world" is out to destroy us! They are always seeking their own interests above our best interests!! And they will behave nicely as long as it gets them what they want, but if we ever attempt to cross them - look out!
Israel pushes back on US report spotlighting religious freedom woesThe only justification the Torah gives for allowing non-Jews to reside in Eretz Yisrael is so that they may worship HKB"H in accordance with the Torah path for non-Jews (in a time when this is not possible in their own lands) NOT so that they can pollute this holy land with their avodah zarah!!
...The State Department report on freedom of religion around the world, released on June 21, is a roundup of government policies impinging on religious freedoms in the previous year. The informational summary on Israel, with its dozens of examples, implicitly criticizes the state’s handling of the issue, though it refrains from outright condemnation.
The examples in the report include the Chief Rabbinate’s exclusive control over marriage, divorce, and burials for Jews, and the Orthodox prayer arrangements at the main Western Wall plaza; the status quo arrangement on the Temple Mount and Israeli security measures at the holy site in response to violence, which were accused of hindering Muslim worship; and alleged police violence against Christian leaders....
Pompeo assures Christian Zionists that Israel allows conversions to Christianity
JTA — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made a point of reminding a conference of Christian Zionists that Israel permits conversions to Christianity, just weeks after his department reported on the difficulties converts face there.
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Note that all recent polls (if they can believed) are continuing to show Likud and Blue/White neck and neck without a clear majority: Prediction: Second Elections Will Fail
Right, Left, they're both worthless. The right does not in any way mean Torah laws, justice, etc. and the left, they're just completely radicalized already and usually G-Dless altogether. They won't help and nothing will; we just need to put our total emunah and bitachon in H' and that Moshiach tzdkeinu will arrive sooner than we even anticipate because that's the only answer. There is no one to rely on but our Father in Heaven and that He will show us mercy by hastening the Geulah with lightening speed and with great rachamim. He will forgive His wayward children who will do teshuvah (even @ the last moment) but the Erev Rav and their ilk (Esav/Yishmael) will all get their comeuppance.
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