Eisenkot and Lieberman Agree to Pursue Coalition with Haredi Parties
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman, leaders of Yisrael Beiteinu, agreed to try forming a government with Haredi parties. Lieberman sought time to negotiate with the Haredi factions to avoid a government dependent on Arab support. Oded Forer is slated to head the Finance Committee.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman agreed to seek a coalition with Haredi parties.
- Lieberman requested time to negotiate with Haredi parties to prevent a government reliant on Arab support.
- Oded Forer is expected to lead the Finance Committee for Yisrael Beiteinu.
- The agreement was reached during a meeting on Monday.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, and Avigdor Lieberman, also chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, agreed in a meeting on Monday to attempt to form a government that includes Haredi parties. Political correspondent Nadav Elimelech reported this development.
Lieberman specifically requested time to work towards a coalition with the Haredi parties, aiming to prevent the formation of a rapid government reliant on Arab support. As part of their agreement, Yisrael Beiteinu will advance Oded Forer, the current Chairman of the Finance Committee, who is expected to lead the party's efforts.
