Liberman Backs Surprise Coalition With Ultra-Orthodox, Eisenkot Bloc
Summarized from All Israel News by baba
Avigdor Liberman announced support for a surprise coalition government including the ultra-Orthodox UTJ party and Gadi Eisenkot's "Change Bloc." President Herzog will announce his mandate choice Sunday, with Eisenkot having garnered more support in consultations. Liberman signaled flexibility on military conscription for Haredi men, a key policy shift, to prevent new elections and remove Prime Minister Netanyahu. The potential coalition faces internal disagreements within the Change Bloc and uncertainty regarding Shas's position.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Liberman supports a coalition with ultra-Orthodox UTJ and Gadi Eisenkot's "Change Bloc."
- President Herzog to announce mandate Sunday; Eisenkot received more support in consultations.
- Liberman signals flexibility on Haredi military draft to form a government quickly.
- The potential coalition needs UTJ and Shas seats to reach a 61-seat majority.
- UTJ has broken with Netanyahu, but Shas's stance remains unclear.
- Liberman's move is seen as a high-risk gamble to end the "Netanyahu era."
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