Erel Margalit, Chairman of JVP, joined BBC World’s Nuala McGovern for a live interview discussing the formation of Israel’s new coalition government and its potential to reshape the country’s political and economic landscape. Margalit highlighted the broad-based support for change after four elections, emphasizing the coalition’s unique composition of left-wing, right-wing, and Arab parties. He underlined the importance of economic collaboration between Jews and Arabs, particularly in technology and education, as a key driver of unity. Addressing concerns about the coalition’s stability, Margalit pointed to a generational shift in Israeli politics, stressing the need for trust-building. He also drew parallels between Israel’s economic-driven cooperation model and Ireland’s approach to conflict resolution. The discussion reinforced the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in fostering social cohesion and regional cooperation.
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