Gilad Erdan says Unity Party weighs alliances, seeks broad government without radicals – interview

Gilad Erdan, leader of the newly formed right-wing Unity party, stated in a Jerusalem Post interview that his party is exploring alliances to surpass the electoral threshold. Erdan, a former Likud member, emphasized the need for a broad government that can unite both sides of the political spectrum, rather than relying on narrow coalitions with extremists. He expressed confidence that "many people who have had enough of the divisions from narrow governments" would support such an approach. The party advocates for universal IDF conscription and opposes a Palestinian state, while also seeking to address the cost of living and judicial reform. Erdan stressed that Unity would not allow "any radical party to have veto power or an influence, a strong influence on the government." He also criticized the current government's handling of Israel's international public diplomacy.