A 'unity' government would block the reforms Israel desperately needs – opinion

The article argues against forming a "unity" government in Israel, asserting that such a government would hinder necessary reforms. The author contends that the concept of all major parties participating in government, often promoted by the right-wing, lacks basis in serious democracies. The piece highlights that when Benjamin Netanyahu formed governments, he did not invite opponents, and his camp did not deem this anti-democratic. The author states, "No democracy allots the opposition and the coalition equal governing power." The article suggests that a unity government would grant veto power to the very movement whose policies the electorate might have rejected, thereby blocking crucial changes needed for Israel's democratic institutions, international standing, economy, and the relationship between religion and state. It emphasizes that elections should allow societies to impose consequences on parties that govern poorly, advocating for a clear distinction between the governing coalition and the opposition to enable effective governance and reform, particularly regarding the ultra-Orthodox community's integration into the economy and society.