Moshe Kachlon, the Minister of the Finance, revealed that Herzog and Labor were relatively close to coming to an agreement to join Netanyahu's government. Then came along the announcement of an investigation into some shady dealings that he had, and it torpedoed the efforts. Labor now, under Herzog, is not able to join, and no other party is really a realistic option to join and expand the government.
I do not know why this is the case. Why, in our political culture, does this investigation have to hinder Herzog in an attempt to join the government?
Aryeh Deri is also being investigated, for what is supposedly a more serious issue, and he and his party (Shas) are fine sitting in the government, and the coalition heads are also fine with them remaining in the government despite the investigation.
So, why should this be a problem for Labor if it isn't for Shas and Likud (and other coalition members that might have a say)?
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