Horowitz: We must prevent further splits that will lead to a split in the center-left bloc

The Meretz Conference is convening to approve the list freeze and the chairman for the next elections, as well as to establish a negotiating team to negotiate for the renewal of the Democratic Camp run. In the background of the tension with MK Shapir, Horowitz said that "we must act to fortify the bloc and not forbid it to become party shrapnel"

Horowitz: We must prevent further splits that will lead to a split in the center-left bloc

The Meretz Conference is convening tonight (Sunday) to approve the list freeze and the chairman for the next elections and the cancellation of the primaries, as well as to establish a negotiating team to negotiate a renewal of the Democratic Camp run and to try to bring the left-wing parties together. The conference convenes in a tension between the Democratic camp. Meretz members and Green Party Chairman MK Shapiro Shafir, in light of Meretz's desire to renegotiate Shafir's cooperation and concern that there is an effort to push her off the list.

"We need to work to fortify the bloc to bring connections and divestments to parties, to prevent further splits and jitters," said Chairman Meretz Nitzan Horowitz at the conference. "I urge our members in the Democratic camp, especially Lair Golan and Autumn Shapir, to run with us and increase Our strength in the next election. "

Calls to prevent further splits and divisions. Horowitz, today (Photo: Kobi Richter / TPS)

Meeting of the Meretz Conference and the Agents of the List in the 23rd Knesset Election, at Sokolov Tel Aviv, December 22, 2019 (Photo: Photo: Kobi Richter / TPS, TPS)

Meretz want to open negotiations to renew the agreement of the Democratic camp reached in previous elections, but last week there is a disconnect between the party and Shafir. The previous agreement that was drafted was valid for the 22nd Knesset and should be renewed for the 23rd Knesset elections Shafir and Golan's locations on the list, as well as basic campaign guidelines and principles.

Shafir, meanwhile, is strengthening its independence and refusing to negotiate. The Green Movement, which she heads, became the Green Party this week, which for the first time opened in its history during mass functions and will even hold a first active conference on Wednesday for the elections.

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Strengthens its independence and refuses to negotiate. Shafir (Photo: Reuven Castro)

Autumn Shafir discusses application to prevent Jewish power from participating in elections for the 22nd Knesset, Knesset, Jerusalem, August 14, 2019 (Photo: Reuven Castro)

Meretz is pushing for unification with Labor, but Labor Minister Amir Peretz is currently opposed to the move and believes running separately will bring more seats to the left bloc. It is estimated that Peretz's move on this issue may only occur before the closing of the Knesset lists on January 14. Warns Amir Peretz not to take unnecessary risks not to bet on the fate of the Labor Party and to join us for one list in this election, "Horowitz exclaimed.

MK Tamar Zandberg added: "We call for as broad a connection as possible. We call on the Labor Party to come together and call for blue and white to show engagement and responsibility. We call on our members in the democratic camp to keep our frames, not to run in single factions, because we have a goal in this election - 61. We are part of a historic move where the Israeli public is sending a prime minister accused of bribing home. "

"Blue and white should be forced to take left"

According to Horowitz, one of his party's goals is to be "strong and big enough" to force the blue and white to form a left-center government "and not run for government with the Likud and the extreme right. . He added, "We have to force blue and white to take a left. It will only happen if they have no choice and become big and strong enough."

MK Ilan Gilon contacted MK Orly Levi-Abaxis and asked "What gap between us? We have had a lot of joint struggles together, and those who think that humans can run with us in a common framework before all else. For the benefit of the Israeli left and the many common positions we represent, we need to unite Forces. That's the right and responsible thing to do. "

(Update first: 18:25)

Info Schedule for the 23rd Knesset (Photo: Official Website)