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Lieberman's Compromise on Draft Law Opens Door for Coalition Shifts
Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman announced on Friday, November 6, 2026, that he is willing to compromise on the Haredi draft law and negotiate with Haredi parties to form a government. This marks a significant shift from his long-held opposition to sitting in a coalition with Haredi factions. Lieberman stated that the national interest of the State of Israel must come above all other considerations in light of current challenges.
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What happened
- 01Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman announced on Friday his willingness to compromise on the Haredi draft law to form a coalition.
- 02Lieberman set three red lines: ending Benjamin Netanyahu's premiership, preventing new elections, and avoiding reliance on Arab parties.
- 03A source in United Torah Judaism stated the party would join a change bloc government if the draft law is settled.
- 04Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly offering draft law concessions to Haredi parties to prevent them from joining the opposition.
- 05President Yitzhak Herzog will task a Knesset member with forming a government on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- 06Gadi Eisenkot received 67 recommendations for prime minister from Knesset members, while Benjamin Netanyahu received 46 recommendations.
- 07The October 27 elections left Netanyahu's bloc with 53 seats, the opposing bloc with 48, and Arab parties with 19.
Lieberman outlined three non-negotiable conditions for coalition formation: ending the political career of Benjamin Netanyahu, preventing further elections, and avoiding a government reliant on the abstention of the Joint List and Ra'am parties. He warned that a minority government would only lead to Netanyahu returning with greater political strength. Following the October 27 elections, Netanyahu's bloc secured 53 seats, the opposing bloc won 48, and Arab parties hold 19 seats.
In response to Lieberman's announcement, a source within United Torah Judaism stated that the party is seriously considering joining a "change bloc" government if an agreement on the draft law is reached. Meanwhile, Netanyahu and his associates are reportedly contacting Haredi parties, offering concessions on the draft law to prevent them from joining an alternative government. President Yitzhak Herzog is scheduled to task a Knesset member with forming a government on Sunday, with Gadi Eisenkot having received 67 recommendations compared to Netanyahu's 46.
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