Prime Minster Ariel Sharon called upon the National Religious Party (NRP) and the Central Party to join the government immediately. Sharon made it clear to NRP leader MK Rabbi Yitzhak Levy that Israel is now facing a difficult political and military situation, and that the coalition needs reinforcement for its policies. While expressing his willingness to consider the offer, Levy said that the closure of the Orient House and “a low-level bombing in Ramallah,” is not a sufficient response, and that more meaningful steps need to be taken.
The NRP has been demanding more active policies against the Arab terrorists, and thereby garnering support among right-wing voters. It appears that, in his attempt to convince the NRP to join the government, Ariel Sharon is seeking to guarantee the support he needs in the cabinet in order to carry out forceful military and diplomatic actions.
Sharon also spoke with MK Dan Meridor of the Center Party, which has moved to the right after its left-leaning members quit the Knesset. Negotiations with both the NRP and Center party are expected to continue next week.
The NRP has been demanding more active policies against the Arab terrorists, and thereby garnering support among right-wing voters. It appears that, in his attempt to convince the NRP to join the government, Ariel Sharon is seeking to guarantee the support he needs in the cabinet in order to carry out forceful military and diplomatic actions.
Sharon also spoke with MK Dan Meridor of the Center Party, which has moved to the right after its left-leaning members quit the Knesset. Negotiations with both the NRP and Center party are expected to continue next week.