Ultra-Orthodox Leaders Prioritize Legal Status for Yeshiva Students in Coalition Talks
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Lithuanian leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch has greenlit coalition talks with the "change bloc" for a government led by Gadi Eisenkot, prioritizing the legal status of yeshiva students. Rabbi Hirsch stated that making yeshiva students "legal" is the most important issue, even with economic sanctions in place. He is uncertain about reaching agreements with Eisenkot but open to it if consensus is found. Separately, Yaakov Asher met with Avigdor Lieberman, signaling ongoing efforts to resolve conscription law issues.
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- Lithuanian leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch prioritized legal status for yeshiva students in potential coalition talks.
- Rabbi Hirsch authorized ultra-Orthodox representatives to negotiate with the "change bloc" for a government led by Gadi Eisenkot.
- Rabbi Hirsch stated making yeshiva students "legal" is the most important issue, overriding financial demands.
- Rabbi Hirsch expressed doubt about reaching agreements with Eisenkot but remained open to the possibility.
- Yaakov Asher met with Avigdor Lieberman amid ongoing efforts to resolve conscription law issues.
Lithuanian leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch has authorized ultra-Orthodox representatives to begin negotiations with the "change bloc" regarding the potential formation of a government led by Gadi Eisenkot. Rabbi Hirsch has made the legal status of yeshiva students a top priority, even in the face of economic sanctions and budget cuts imposed on their institutions. He stated that the most crucial issue currently is to "make yeshiva students legal," emphasizing this over financial demands or the lifting of sanctions.
Rabbi Hirsch expressed skepticism about the feasibility of reaching agreements with Eisenkot, but indicated a willingness to proceed if consensus is achieved. The final decision on whether United Torah Judaism can reach agreements with the change bloc rests with Rabbi Hirsch and Rabbi Dov Lando, two prominent Lithuanian public leaders. For now, Rabbi Hirsch's focus remains on finding a legal solution for yeshiva students, with budgetary matters and other demands taking a secondary position.
In parallel, United Torah Judaism Chairman Yaakov Asher visited the Knesset office of Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman. Although no official negotiations are underway between their parties, the meeting is significant as efforts continue to find a compromise on a conscription law acceptable to both the ultra-Orthodox leadership and the change bloc parties. While the stated reason for Asher's visit was to borrow coffee, the meeting occurred amidst ongoing discussions about potential agreements on draft exemption laws that could enable a joint government.
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