Eisenkot Vows Universal Service Amid Coalition Talks; UTJ Demands Exemptions
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, tasked with forming Israel's next government, vowed not to compromise on national service for all citizens while negotiating with the ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party. UTJ, led by Ya'akov Asher, presented non-negotiable demands including draft exemptions for yeshiva students, funding for Haredi schools, and maintaining the status quo on religion and state. While Shas remains loyal to Benjamin Netanyahu, other parties like Yisrael Beytenu and Democrats are navigating coalition dynamics, with differing views on including Arab parties. The formation of a stable government hinges on resolving these complex issues, particularly the contentious draft law.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot vowed to uphold national service for all Israelis during coalition talks with UTJ.
- UTJ demands draft exemptions for yeshiva students, school funding, and status quo on religion.
- Shas party remains committed to supporting Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Avigdor Liberman supports Eisenkot but opposes reliance on Arab parties or a minority government.
- Yisrael Beytenu and Democrats leaders discussed coalition options, including potential Arab party involvement.
- Naftali Bennett is working to help Eisenkot form a "Zionist coalition of repair."
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