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Ultra-Orthodox Parties Celebrate Lieberman's Shift on Conscription

Ultra-Orthodox parties are celebrating Avigdor Lieberman's apparent willingness to compromise on Haredi conscription exemptions, following secret talks.

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What happened

01Ultra-Orthodox parties are celebrating Avigdor Lieberman's potential compromise on Haredi military conscription exemptions.
02Secret talks between Lieberman's associates and United Torah Judaism preceded the apparent shift.
03United Torah Judaism's non-endorsement of Netanyahu was a step to gain Lieberman's trust.
04Haredi parties believe they can benefit regardless of whether a government is formed or elections are held.
05Forming a government remains difficult due to Lieberman's conditions and Shas party leader Aryeh Deri's position.
06Gadi Eisenkot faces challenges in forming a coalition government.

This shift, however, does not ensure a government coalition with left-wing parties, as Lieberman's conditions and Shas party leader Aryeh Deri's stance complicate formation efforts. The developments are seen as potentially beneficial for Haredi parties regardless of the final outcome, whether a government is formed or new elections are held.

Translated and summarized by baba from Al-Shams, the latest report. Read Al-Shams’s original