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Aliza Bloch Calls for Early Education Reform and a Broad National Coalition
8/26/2026, 6:41:57 AM
Education Reform and Civic Responsibility
Former Beit Shemesh mayor Aliza Bloch, now a Unity Party member, argues that Israel has “abandoned” its Haredi students because many education decisions are made outside the public sector. She says the system needs better teachers, greater authority for principals, and early civic instruction. Bloch contends that most societal problems begin in kindergarten and that students must learn about Israel long before the age of conscription. She links early education to later military service, noting that 18-year-olds are asked to join the army without sufficient knowledge of Israeli society.
Push for a Broad Government Coalition
Bloch positions the newly launched Unity Party—formed by former UN ambassador Gilad Erdan and MK Yuli Edelstein—as a right-wing framework that prioritizes universal military service and a wide-based coalition rather than narrow factionalism. She stresses that any government must ensure all children serve in the army and that it cannot accommodate parties supporting Hamas. Bloch downplays the importance of the prime minister’s identity, emphasizing instead the need for a “very broad government” to address post-war challenges in education, the economy, and security. She asserts that compromise strengthens the nation and that citizens are exhausted by ongoing conflict.
Official Statements & Responses
In interviews with *The Jerusalem Post*, Bloch reiterated that rebuilding trust after the recent war requires cooperation across communities and a strong security posture. She highlighted the necessity of giving citizens a sense of safety in the North, Gaza, and throughout the country, arguing that the lessons of wartime unity should translate into everyday life in schools, the economy, and politics. Bloch’s remarks reflect the Unity Party’s positioning as an alternative for right-wing voters dissatisfied with existing political camps.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I want to be involved in education, of course, because I believe that most of our problems in Israel begin in kindergarten, in the classroom and in the school,” — Aliza Bloch
- “When they reach 18, we tell them they need to go to the army, but they don't know enough about our society.” — Aliza Bloch
- “I believe all the citizens of Israel want it because we are very tired.” — Aliza Bloch
