Eisenkot Tells Lieberman His Draft Law is More Flexible, Will Form Basis for Talks
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Gadi Eisenkot informed Avigdor Lieberman that his party's conscription plan will be the basis for negotiations with Haredi parties, calling it more flexible than Lieberman's. Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Haredi parties against joining the "change bloc." President Herzog will consult with party leaders, with Eisenkot expected to receive the mandate to form a government on Sunday. Eisenkot aims to form a "national emergency government" based on key principles, including mandatory service and recognizing Hamas as a terror group.
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- Gadi Eisenkot will use his party's conscription plan as the basis for talks with Haredi parties.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Haredi parties against joining the "change bloc."
- President Herzog will hold consultations on government formation, with Eisenkot likely to get the mandate.
- Eisenkot aims to form a "national emergency government" based on four core principles.
- The "change bloc" is gathering signatures to replace the Knesset Speaker.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Shelanu party, informed Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, that he intends to negotiate with the Haredi parties on the conscription issue based on Yisrael Shelanu's proposed outline, which he described as more flexible than Lieberman's. This was reported Friday on Kan 11's "Shishi News" broadcast. The two party leaders met earlier on Friday, during which Eisenkot presented his terms to Lieberman.
Eisenkot is insisting on forming a government first, while avoiding the participation of Arab Knesset members. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a warning to the Haredi parties before Shabbat, stating that if they align with the "change bloc," they will not be able to restore the previous situation. This comes after Lieberman announced earlier on Friday that he would be open to forming a government with the support of Haredi parties, contradicting his pre-election promises.
President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to speak with party leaders over the weekend in "off the record" consultations regarding government formation possibilities. However, barring any unexpected developments, the mandate to form a government is expected to be given to Gadi Eisenkot on Sunday. The President's Residence aims to hold these discussions promptly to understand any behind-the-scenes processes and to guide government formation efforts.
Earlier on Friday, Eisenkot announced his intention to work towards establishing a "national emergency government" as quickly as possible. This government would be based on four principles: recognition of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, acceptance of the values of the Declaration of Independence, the obligation of military, national, and civil service, and the designation of Hamas as a terrorist organization with a commitment to dismantling its power. Eisenkot added, "Whoever tries to undermine and sabotage the formation of the government for personal, non-substantive reasons will be remembered in history as someone who did not rise to the occasion and did not act to save Israel in a time of emergency. This will not be forgiven."
Within the "change bloc," signatures are being collected to replace the Knesset Speaker, and leaders of the bloc met to discuss their intention to realize their parliamentary majority.
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