Haredi Parties Demand Draft Exemption Clause and MK Pledge
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Ultra-Orthodox parties are demanding a personal pledge from 48 MKs to pass a draft exemption law and an override clause to bypass the Supreme Court. These demands were revealed in a document detailing negotiations with the "change bloc." The Attorney General is reportedly involved in discussions, though her stance is unclear. This comes after Avigdor Lieberman lifted his veto on coalition with Haredi parties, but significant gaps remain.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Haredi parties demand 48 MKs pledge to pass draft exemption law and an override clause.
- A document reveals discussions with the Attorney General regarding the draft exemption.
- Avigdor Lieberman recently removed his veto on forming a government with Haredi parties.
- Yaakov Asher outlined conditions for Haredi parties joining a "change government."
- Naftali Bennett proposed a bill to prioritize military service.
Ultra-Orthodox parties, specifically the Hasidic faction of Agudat Yisrael, are reportedly demanding significant concessions from the "change bloc" of parties in exchange for joining a potential government. Among the key demands are a personal commitment from 48 MKs to legislate a law exempting yeshiva students from military service, and the inclusion of an "override clause" to circumvent potential Supreme Court challenges.
A document detailing these demands, obtained by Channel 12 News, indicates discussions with the Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, regarding the draft exemption law. The document suggests that the AG's office is perceived as a "small difficulty" that can be coordinated with, though her principles remain unclear. The Haredi parties are seeking explicit agreement on general principles, leaving specifics for later, and prefer a specific override clause over a general one or a new basic law if the legislation is disqualified by the Supreme Court.
These demands come despite Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, recently announcing the removal of his veto on sitting with Haredi parties in a government. Lieberman had previously been a staunch opponent of any coalition involving the ultra-Orthodox. However, significant gaps appear to remain in negotiations.
Yaakov Asher, an MK from the United Torah Judaism party, previously outlined conditions for joining a "change government," emphasizing that his party has no commitment to any bloc. His conditions included resolving the issue of yeshiva students and yeshiva scholars, maintaining the independence of Haredi education, and preserving the status quo on religion and state matters.
Meanwhile, Naftali Bennett, chairman of the Yamina party, has proposed a bill prioritizing those who serve in the military, aiming to place servicemen and reservists at the top of the national agenda as a clear message of commitment.
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