MK Moshe Gafni of United Torah Judaism, who heads the Knesset’s Finance Committee, addressed recent reports on Monday regarding efforts to expand the current government into a broader “unity” coalition.
During a meeting of the Committee, families of the hostages approached Gafni, urging him to exert maximum pressure on the Israeli government to broker a deal that would exchange prisoners for the release of the hostages.
“I identify with what you are saying,” Gafni assured them. “I am doing what I can.”
The families went a step further, insisting that Gafni take a firm stance by issuing an ultimatum: if a deal isn’t reached, both he and his family should refuse to continue participating in the coalition.
In response, Gafni remarked, “There was an offer for a unity government. But it was taken off the table.”
The representatives from the families pressed on, urging him to pursue further negotiations. “Continue with additional offers. Don’t stop. Ask yourself every day: What can I do to advance something?”
Gafni concluded by reiterating his commitment to the cause, stating, “I speak about this matter all the time, and my opinion is said everywhere. Including in closed rooms.”
{Matzav.com Israel}
