Liberman's 2018 Haredi Draft Plan Re-emerges as Coalition Negotiation Basis
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Avigdor Liberman's 2018 ultra-Orthodox conscription plan has re-emerged as a potential basis for coalition negotiations in Israel, following his willingness to compromise with haredi parties. The plan aimed to increase haredi enlistment through targets and financial penalties, differing from a later proposal by Boaz Bismuth that included personal sanctions. Liberman stated the plan needs adjustments post-October 7 but remains a viable foundation for agreement, as Gadi Eisenkot prepares to form a government. His flexibility is seen as a political necessity to avoid new elections and prevent Prime Minister Netanyahu's return.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Liberman's 2018 haredi draft plan is back as a potential basis for coalition negotiations.
- The plan includes recruitment targets and financial penalties, differing from Bismuth's proposal with personal sanctions.
- Liberman stated the 2018 plan needs adjustments post-October 7 but is a suitable basis for agreement.
- Liberman's compromise is seen as a political necessity to avoid new elections and Netanyahu's return.
- Gadi Eisenkot faces the challenge of forming a government with conflicting positions on conscription.
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