Netanyahu Intensifies Coalition Talks, Pressuring Haredi Parties
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is intensifying coalition talks, meeting with United Torah Judaism MKs Yaakov Asher and Eliezer Stark to prevent alternative political moves. A central concern is the ability of any future government to pass a legally sound conscription law. While Likud sources claim success in keeping the Haredi party engaged, analysts note continued cooperation between parties. Negotiations involving Gadi Eisenkot's party also appear to have been a strategic maneuver rather than a genuine attempt at agreement.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu met with United Torah Judaism MKs Yaakov Asher and Eliezer Stark to pressure Haredi parties.
- A key concern in coalition talks is passing a legally viable conscription law.
- Likud sources believe they have prevented United Torah Judaism from seeking alternative political alliances.
- Commentators observe continued cooperation between parties despite public disagreements.
- Negotiations involving Gadi Eisenkot's party are seen as a strategic move, not a genuine bid for unity.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is increasing pressure on Haredi parties as coalition negotiations continue, aiming to prevent alternative political maneuvers. Netanyahu held personal meetings with Knesset members Yaakov Asher and Eliezer Stark from the United Torah Judaism party. Prior to meeting the Prime Minister, MK Stark and MK Meir Porush met with Rabbi David Shapira. During these consultations, a key question arose regarding whether an alternative government could pass a conscription law that would withstand legal scrutiny.
Sources within the Likud party believe they have succeeded in preventing United Torah Judaism from pursuing parallel political moves with parties from the opposing bloc. However, commentators point out that despite sharp public statements, joint votes in the Arrangements Committee indicate a continuation of close cooperation.
Political maneuvering involving Gadi Eisenkot's party is also noted. Political analysts suggest that neither the Likud nor Eisenkot's party genuinely desired to reach agreements for a unity government. The scheduling and subsequent rapid cancellation of a negotiation meeting, following a plenum speech, likely served as a public exit strategy for both sides.
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