Eisenkot Invites Haredi Parties to Join Government Coalition
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yamina party, officially invited Shas and United Torah Judaism to join his coalition efforts to form a government. The invitation follows recent reports of negotiations and potential compromises on key issues like the conscription law. President Herzog recently tasked Eisenkot with forming the government, making this a crucial test of Haredi party cooperation.
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- Gadi Eisenkot officially invited Shas and United Torah Judaism to join his government formation efforts.
- The invitation was extended by MK-designate Rooie Folkman to the leaders of the two Haredi factions.
- Negotiations are ongoing between the "change bloc" and Haredi parties regarding potential compromises.
- Avigdor Lieberman reportedly removed his opposition to cooperating with the Haredi parties.
- President Yitzhak Herzog tasked Eisenkot with forming the government on Sunday.
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yamina party, has officially invited the ultra-Orthodox parties Shas and United Torah Judaism to join his efforts to form a new government. The invitation was extended through letters sent by MK-designate Rooie Folkman, Yamina's faction leader, to the heads of the two Haredi factions. The letters informed them that signatures are being collected to submit a request and invited them to participate in the initiative.
This outreach comes amid ongoing negotiations between the "change bloc" and the Haredi parties, aiming to establish a government led by Eisenkot. Recent reports indicate discussions with figures in United Torah Judaism regarding potential compromises on the conscription law and the status of yeshiva students. Concurrently, it has been reported that Avigdor Lieberman has dropped his opposition to cooperating with the Haredi parties, which could pave the way for a new coalition.
The move occurs as United Torah Judaism continues to explore its political options, while Shas officially denies reports of willingness to join an Eisenkot-led government. However, sources within Shas have reportedly not ruled out supporting a move that receives the blessing of the rabbinical leadership of United Torah Judaism.
President Yitzhak Herzog tasked Eisenkot with forming the government on Sunday. This current outreach may serve as an initial test of the Haredi parties' readiness to collaborate with the new bloc within the Knesset.
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