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Lieberman Relents on Ultra-Orthodox Parties for Government Formation

Avigdor Lieberman, head of Yisrael Beiteinu, has reportedly dropped his opposition to including ultra-Orthodox parties in a new Israeli government. In exchange for their support, these parties may receive increased budgets and a military service exemption law.

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What happened

01Avigdor Lieberman dropped his main condition against forming a government with ultra-Orthodox parties.
02Ultra-Orthodox parties may receive extra budget funds and a military service exemption law.
03Lieberman reportedly demanded a prime ministerial rotation in exchange for coalition support.
04Yisrael Beiteinu sent an official letter to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana regarding coalition talks.
05Lieberman previously rejected a minority government dependent on Arab factions.
06The 26th Knesset is scheduled to be sworn in on Tuesday.

Lieberman also reportedly demanded a prime ministerial rotation agreement. The developments precede the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset.

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