Lieberman May Forge Unlikely Alliance With Ultra-Orthodox Parties
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, is reportedly actively participating in negotiations to include ultra-Orthodox parties in a future Israeli government, a significant shift from his previous stance. This involvement could lead to a rotation agreement for the prime minister position with Gadi Eisenkot. Lieberman's potential role in bringing parties like United Torah Judaism into the coalition, despite his past opposition to their conscription demands, marks a potential major political realignment.
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- Avigdor Lieberman is reportedly actively negotiating to include ultra-Orthodox parties in a future Israeli government.
- Lieberman's involvement suggests a more significant role than previously understood, potentially facilitating their inclusion.
- A potential prime minister rotation with Gadi Eisenkot is being discussed in connection with Lieberman's efforts.
- This potential alliance marks a significant political shift given Lieberman's past opposition to ultra-Orthodox demands.
- The success of this coalition formation depends on reaching agreements and the political price paid.
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, is reportedly moving beyond simply not opposing the inclusion of ultra-Orthodox parties in a future "change bloc" government. Sources indicate Lieberman is now actively participating in negotiations to bring these parties into the coalition. This development, first hinted at earlier in the week, suggests a more significant role for Lieberman than previously understood, potentially involving direct engagement in forming a government that includes parties like United Torah Judaism.
Previously, Lieberman had signaled a willingness to allow ultra-Orthodox parties into the government, contingent on a softer conscription law for yeshiva students. However, the latest reports suggest his involvement is more hands-on, with him actively promoting the idea and participating in the talks. This shifts the narrative from the ultra-Orthodox parties potentially joining against Lieberman's wishes to their inclusion being facilitated by his direct efforts.
Amid these discussions, a potential political arrangement for Lieberman is also being considered: a rotation agreement for the prime minister position with Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the left-wing bloc. Lieberman's active role in securing the ultra-Orthodox parties' participation could serve as a significant bargaining chip in negotiations for ministerial portfolios and influence within the next government.
These developments also cast new light on earlier statements by Moshe Gafni, chairman of Degel HaTorah, who spoke of potential political cooperation beyond traditional bloc divisions. The current contacts may represent a continuation of political processes that began well before the recent elections.
Lieberman's potential shift is notable, given his long-standing opposition to the demands of ultra-Orthodox parties regarding military conscription. His active participation in forming a government that includes United Torah Judaism could represent a major political realignment, the success of which will depend on reaching agreements and the political price paid for this cooperation.
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