Lieberman's Compromise on Draft Law Opens Door for Coalition Shifts
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman is willing to compromise on the Haredi draft law to form a government, prompting United Torah Judaism to consider joining a "change bloc" coalition. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly trying to dissuade Haredi parties from joining the opposition by offering draft law concessions. A Knesset member has also left Lieberman's party.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman will compromise on the Haredi draft law to form a government.
- United Torah Judaism may join a "change bloc" government if the draft law is agreed upon.
- Netanyahu is trying to prevent Haredi parties from joining the opposition with draft law promises.
- Lieberman stated national interest outweighs draft law compromise concerns.
- A Knesset member left Lieberman's party after joining him from Likud.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, announced Friday he is willing to compromise on his long-held principle of not sitting with Haredi parties, specifically regarding the draft law, in order to form a government. A source within United Torah Judaism told Walla that the party is seriously considering joining a "change bloc" government if an agreement on the draft law is reached. This development follows Lieberman's statement that he is prepared to compromise on the issue to establish a government without Benjamin Netanyahu.
The United Torah Judaism source indicated that the party is open to joining an opposition-led government, provided the draft law is settled. "If they give us a draft law, we will go with them. Absolutely. This is the most important thing right now. When this is resolved, the budgets will also be released. We are in politics, and in politics, you do what needs to be done," the source stated.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his associates are reportedly contacting Haredi parties, promising concessions on the draft law in an effort to prevent them from joining a potential government led by Gadi Eisenkot. Lieberman himself stated that while compromising on the draft law is difficult, "the national interest of the State of Israel and the people of Israel must stand above all other considerations" given the current challenges.
A Knesset member who recently left the Likud to join Lieberman has reportedly left him as well.
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