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Israeli Journalist Praises Lieberman's Compromise Stance on Ultra-Orthodox Coalition

Political commentator Michael Shemesh lauded Avigdor Lieberman for his willingness to compromise with ultra-Orthodox parties to form a government, particularly on the military conscription law. Shemesh stated Lieberman's approach is superior to politicians avoiding difficult conversations about necessary concessions.

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Israeli Journalist Praises Lieberman's Compromise Stance on Ultra-Orthodox Coalition — Illustration by baba

What happened

01Journalist Michael Shemesh praised Avigdor Lieberman's willingness to compromise for government formation.
02Lieberman is open to a softer military conscription law to include ultra-Orthodox parties.
03Shemesh contrasted Lieberman's approach with politicians avoiding constituent dialogue.
04Lieberman called for flexibility on non-core coalition issues.
05Lieberman emphasized prioritizing Israeli national interests over other considerations.

Lieberman himself urged flexibility on non-core issues, prioritizing national interests over maximalist demands.

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