Lieberman Offers to Negotiate with Haredi MK, Video Shows

A video captured by Kol Barama reporter Avraham Moscov shows a notable rapprochement between Avigdor Lieberman and Haredi Knesset members. In the footage, Lieberman is seen sitting outside the plenum and inviting Knesset Member Yaakov Asher, chairman of Degel HaTorah, to sit between him and Naftali Bennett, suggesting they "start negotiations." Asher appeared amused by the gesture, asking Lieberman if a handshake was insufficient. The video suggests a level of closeness between the parties, with reports indicating that negotiations between Yahadut HaTorah and Yisrael Beiteinu had already begun before the elections.

Earlier the same day, Shas released an official statement clarifying its position. The party reiterated its support for the right-wing bloc and Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that it recommended Netanyahu to form the government following his commitment to pass legislation regulating the status of yeshiva students. Shas further declared that it continues to support Netanyahu and is not conducting negotiations with any other party.