Lieberman's Deal with Ultra-Orthodox Parties Revealed
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Secret talks between Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu and United Torah Judaism may lead to coalition agreements including an end to draft dodger arrests and the transfer of Interior and Housing ministries. Prime Minister Netanyahu is attempting to prevent this by engaging with the party's rabbinical leaders. The understandings have not yet resulted in a formal deal.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yisrael Beiteinu and United Torah Judaism are in secret talks for a coalition deal.
- The potential deal includes halting arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers.
- United Torah Judaism may receive the Interior and Housing ministries.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu is actively trying to prevent the deal.
- The understandings have not yet been finalized into a formal agreement.
Secret negotiations between Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman and leaders of the United Torah Judaism party could lead to significant coalition agreements. These potential understandings include changes to the policy on draft dodgers, a re-examination of the conscription law, and the transfer of two key government ministries to the ultra-Orthodox party, according to a Channel 13 report.
The talks aim to facilitate United Torah Judaism's entry into a coalition opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Key among the proposed compromises is an immediate legislative push to halt the arrest of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers. Concurrently, a special committee would be formed to re-evaluate military and civilian service arrangements for all populations, not just the ultra-Orthodox, seeking a new legislative framework.
In addition to the conscription issue, the distribution of ministerial portfolios was discussed. United Torah Judaism is reportedly set to receive the Ministry of Construction and Housing and the Ministry of Interior, granting them significant executive power in housing, construction, and local government.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is actively working to prevent United Torah Judaism from joining a coalition led by Eizenkot. His office is urgently seeking direct meetings with the party's rabbinical leaders to persuade them against supporting the opposing bloc's coalition efforts, focusing on maintaining ties and preventing the finalization of agreements with Lieberman.
As of now, the understandings between Yisrael Beiteinu and United Torah Judaism have not yet solidified into a formal agreement, and official negotiations have paused.
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