Ex-Likud MK Illouz Challenges Liberman on Draft Exemptions
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Former Knesset member Dan Illouz publicly challenged Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman on Friday for reversing his stance on military draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox men. Illouz, who left the Likud party over the same issue, accused Liberman of betraying an election promise. Liberman is now reportedly willing to compromise on conscription to facilitate government formation, drawing criticism from Illouz and others, while ultra-Orthodox parties welcomed the flexibility. The dispute underscores tensions within the bloc seeking to form a government.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Dan Illouz challenged Avigdor Liberman over reversing stance on ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions.
- Illouz previously left Likud and joined Yisrael Beytenu due to the draft exemption issue.
- Liberman is reportedly willing to compromise on conscription to form a government.
- Illouz stated exemptions are an "existential necessity" for Israel's security and economy.
- Ultra-Orthodox lawmakers welcomed Liberman's apparent flexibility on the draft law.
- Other politicians criticized Liberman's reversal, accusing him of breaking campaign promises.
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