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Haredi Parties Rejoice Over Lieberman's Draft Compromise, Coalition Still Uncertain
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Ultra-Orthodox parties are celebrating Avigdor Lieberman's announcement that he will compromise on military draft exemptions for Haredi men. Lieberman held secret talks with United Torah Judaism for months, and his party had withheld support for Netanyahu, pressuring Gadi Eisenkot.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Haredi parties are celebrating Avigdor Lieberman's willingness to compromise on military draft exemptions.
- Lieberman held secret talks with United Torah Judaism for months on the issue.
- Yisrael Beiteinu's prior refusal to endorse Netanyahu put pressure on Gadi Eisenkot.
- Shas holds the 61st seat, but its leader remains reluctant to join the coalition.
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