Ultra-Orthodox Parties Set Conditions for Government Support
Ultra-Orthodox parties are demanding immediate regulation of yeshiva students' military conscription, including halting draft obligations and canceling sanctions, as a condition for joining a "change bloc" government. They seek Knesset legislation for this, referencing a previous government decision that temporarily suspended conscription. Reports of a finalized agreement with Avigdor Lieberman's party are denied, though exploratory talks have occurred with other political figures. United Torah Judaism will only support government formation after negotiations on the conscription issue.
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- Ultra-Orthodox parties demand immediate regulation of yeshiva student conscription for government support.
- Their conditions include halting draft obligations and canceling sanctions for draft dodgers.
- They seek Knesset legislation, deeming a temporary government decision insufficient.
- Reports of a finalized agreement with Avigdor Lieberman's party are denied.
- United Torah Judaism will only back government formation after conscription talks.
Ultra-Orthodox parties are presenting clear demands for their participation in a "change bloc" government, primarily focusing on the immediate regulation of yeshiva students' military conscription. Their proposed terms include a transitional order, effective for at least one year, to halt conscription obligations for yeshiva students and cancel arrest warrants and sanctions for draft dodgers until a comprehensive conscription arrangement is reached. This measure would require the approval of the Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, and potentially the legal advisor to the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
The ultra-Orthodox parties are referencing a decision by the outgoing Netanyahu government, which temporarily suspended conscription proceedings against yeshiva students for several months pending new legislation. However, with the previous law completely annulled, they believe a government decision is insufficient and are seeking Knesset legislation.
Meanwhile, senior figures in the ultra-Orthodox public and those close to Avigdor Lieberman deny reports of a finalized agreement between their parties. While contacts have been ongoing for months, based in part on Lieberman's 2018 conscription law proposal, no firm agreements have been reached. Initial exploratory talks have also reportedly occurred with Gadi Eisenkot and Amir Ohana.
The United Torah Judaism party has stated it will not support a minority government reliant on Arab parties without concessions. Party officials indicate they will only permit government formation contingent on negotiations to resolve the ultra-Orthodox conscription issue.
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