Liberman Signals Flexibility on Draft Law to Aid Coalition Talks
Summarized from i24NEWS English by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Liberman has softened his stance on the military conscription law, signaling a willingness to compromise to help form a government without Benjamin Netanyahu. Liberman outlined three "red lines" including ending Netanyahu's rule, but indicated flexibility on other issues like the draft law. This move could ease cooperation with ultra-Orthodox parties, a key obstacle to forming a 61-seat opposition coalition after the recent election. Liberman also reiterated his opposition to a government dependent on Arab parties' abstentions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Liberman is willing to compromise on the military conscription law to help form a government.
- Liberman's "red lines" include ending Benjamin Netanyahu's rule and avoiding reliance on Arab parties.
- The concession on the draft law could facilitate cooperation with ultra-Orthodox parties.
- The recent election left Netanyahu's bloc with 53 seats and the opposition bloc with 48.
- Liberman reiterated his opposition to a government dependent on the Joint List and Ra'am abstentions.
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