Liberman Reverses Stance on Haredi Draft Exemptions to Oust Netanyahu
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Avigdor Liberman, leader of Yisrael Beytenu, has reversed his long-standing opposition to military draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox men, offering to compromise to form a government without Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This move was welcomed by the ultra-Orthodox party United Torah Judaism, though no formal coalition offer has been made. Liberman cited the need to prevent Netanyahu's continued leadership and avoid further elections as reasons for his flexibility. Meanwhile, other opposition parties, led by Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Golan, are also making progress in coalition talks, with Arab parties supporting parliamentary maneuvers to facilitate a change in government.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Liberman reversed his stance on ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Liberman set three conditions for forming a government: ending Netanyahu's tenure, avoiding new elections, and not relying on Arab parties.
- United Torah Judaism welcomed Liberman's flexibility on the conscription issue, though no coalition deal is finalized.
- Liberman argued his bloc lost votes due to campaign strategy, enabling Netanyahu's Likud to emerge as the largest party.
- Opposition leader Yair Golan reported progress in coalition talks aimed at forming a government of change.
- Arab parties are supporting parliamentary maneuvers to aid the anti-Netanyahu bloc's efforts to gain control.
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