Lieberman's Meeting Request on Draft Law Denied by Attorney General
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, incoming chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, was denied a meeting by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara regarding the draft law on military conscription. Baharav-Miara stated the meeting was irrelevant as no specific law was being discussed and Lieberman lacked a mandate. The denial occurs amid coalition talks for a one-year delay in conscription for Haredi men, involving budget transfers and a new law. Lieberman is leading these negotiations, with potential fallback options being considered.
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- Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara refused to attend a meeting requested by Avigdor Lieberman on the draft law.
- Lieberman, set to chair the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, invited Baharav-Miara to discuss military conscription.
- Baharav-Miara cited irrelevance and Lieberman's lack of a ruling party mandate for her refusal.
- Coalition talks are underway for a one-year delay in conscription for Haredi men.
- Lieberman is leading negotiations with Haredi parties on the conscription issue.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, is set to assume the role of chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Monday. He had invited the committee's legal advisor and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to a discussion regarding the draft law on military conscription.
However, Baharav-Miara informed Lieberman that she would not attend, stating that the meeting was not relevant at this time as there was no specific law requiring her explanation or interpretation. She also noted that the meeting was not an official session and that Lieberman had not yet received a mandate from the designated ruling party.
This development comes as reports indicate that the "Change Bloc" is working towards a one-year delay in the conscription issue as part of coalition negotiations. This proposed delay would include the transfer of budgetary resources to the Haredi community, a halt to arrests, and the development of a new draft law within a year.
Lieberman is reportedly leading the talks with the Haredi parties. While some sources suggest he is the only one who has "burned himself" regarding broken promises to the Haredi sector, the legal implications of these efforts are also being examined. There is an assessment that the High Court of Justice may permit a new government to pursue an agreed-upon law if it is time-bound. Simultaneously, the possibility of considering civilian actions by Haredim as part of their service is being explored, alongside a potential commitment to a specific override clause, which faces opposition within the bloc.
Meanwhile, Naftali Bennett has maintained silence, which is perceived positively, while Yair Golan has spoken about the need for compromise. According to sources, Lieberman, who still harbors ambitions of becoming prime minister, may ultimately compromise with Ra'am if negotiations with the Haredi parties fail.
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