Yisrael Beiteinu MK Explains Party's Shift on Ultra-Orthodox Coalition Talks
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu MK Oded Forer revealed his party's willingness to negotiate with ultra-Orthodox parties, calling it a major concession by chairman Avigdor Lieberman to form a stable government. Forer admitted that election results prevent fulfilling all campaign promises, with removing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu being the top priority. He expressed uncertainty about reaching agreements on issues like the conscription law but pledged maximum effort.
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- Yisrael Beiteinu MK Oded Forer called Lieberman's talks with ultra-Orthodox parties a major concession.
- Forer admitted election results prevent fulfilling all campaign promises.
- Removing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains Yisrael Beiteinu's top priority.
- Forer expressed uncertainty about reaching agreements with ultra-Orthodox parties.
- The conscription law is a key issue in potential coalition talks.
Member of Knesset Oded Forer of the Yisrael Beiteinu party stated that party chairman Avigdor Lieberman's decision to engage in coalition talks with ultra-Orthodox parties represents a significant and unprecedented concession aimed at forming a stable government. Forer told 103fm radio that Lieberman is making the "greatest compromise" to enable a government's establishment, emphasizing his willingness to negotiate with these parties.
Forer acknowledged that the election results necessitate compromises and that Yisrael Beiteinu's primary objective remains the removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office. "The election results do not allow us to fulfill all the promises made," Forer admitted, explaining that while the party made campaign pledges, the current parliamentary reality requires flexibility. He reiterated that replacing Netanyahu is the top priority.
Regarding potential agreements with the ultra-Orthodox parties Shas and United Torah Judaism, particularly on the sensitive issue of the conscription law, Forer indicated that Yisrael Beiteinu is entering negotiations in good faith but cannot guarantee success. He stated, "It may be that we will not succeed in reaching an agreement, I will make a 100 percent effort." He added that his party is prepared to go a long way if the other side reciprocates, noting the ultra-Orthodox parties' stated positions on conscription for those not studying and adherence to High Court rulings.
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