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Lieberman's Secret Channel to Haredim Revealed Amidst Coalition Talks
Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party engaged in secret negotiations with Haredi parties for months, aiming to secure their support for his potential premiership.
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What happened
- 01Avigdor Lieberman's party held secret talks with Haredi parties for months before the election.
- 02Lieberman signaled a willingness to compromise on the conscription law, a key campaign issue.
- 03Haredi parties stated any agreement would require approval from their senior rabbis.
- 04Lieberman's potential compromise on conscription drew sharp criticism from within his own party.
- 05Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly pressuring Haredi parties to avoid a coalition with Lieberman.
Following the recent elections, these clandestine talks became a key channel for coalition formation, particularly after Lieberman signaled a willingness to compromise on the sensitive conscription law. This move has drawn criticism from within his own party and is occurring amidst Prime Minister Netanyahu's efforts to prevent a government involving Lieberman and secure Haredi support for himself. President Isaac Herzog is expected to assign the mandate to form a government soon.
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