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Lieberman's Decade-Old Draft Law Could Enable Haredi Coalition for Eisenkot

Gadi Eisenkot may form a government with Haredi parties by reviving a 2018 conscription law proposed by Avigdor Lieberman. The Haredi parties demand a law without sanctions, similar to Lieberman's past offer, which they previously refused.

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What happened

  1. 01Gadi Eisenkot might form a government with Haredi parties using a decade-old conscription law proposal.
  2. 02The proposed law, from Avigdor Lieberman in 2018, offers concessions to Haredi parties on military conscription.
  3. 03Haredi parties seek a conscription law without sanctions or targets, aligning with Lieberman's past offer.
  4. 04Forming the government faces challenges including coalition partner support and legal opinions on timing.
  5. 05The proposed conscription law may face scrutiny and potential rejection from the High Court of Justice.

Challenges include contradictions with coalition partners' promises, legal hurdles for passing the law before government formation, and potential High Court challenges. Eisenkot is reportedly using mediators to navigate these complex negotiations.

Translated and summarized by baba from Mako, the latest report. Read Mako’s original

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