Full coverage· Politics· Updated
Liberman Offers Ultra-Orthodox Draft Deal Amid Coalition Talks
Avigdor Liberman is offering a 2018 military conscription bill as a basis for coalition talks with ultra-Orthodox parties, proposing concessions like no personal sanctions and a three-year grace period.
2 newsrooms · 1 language · since
Plus
What happened
- 01Avigdor Liberman proposed a 2018 draft bill offering concessions to ultra-Orthodox men for coalition talks.
- 02The bill includes no personal sanctions and a three-year adjustment period before yeshiva funding cuts.
- 03The IDF's manpower needs have significantly increased since the bill's original drafting in 2018.
- 04Liberman's proposal faces legal scrutiny over equality and potential High Court challenges.
- 05Ultra-Orthodox parties are reportedly more confident in Liberman's commitments than Netanyahu's.
- 06Any immediate coalition agreement on conscription would likely be a political commitment, not enforceable law.
This plan, drafted before the October 7th attacks, contrasts with stricter measures proposed by the outgoing government and faces significant legal challenges regarding equality in service. Ultra-Orthodox parties are reportedly more confident in Liberman's commitments, seeking protections for yeshiva students.
Ynetnews publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read Ynetnews’s full report from the link below.
The coverage
2 newsrooms on this story
Who covered it
- LeftNone
- Centre2
- RightNone
- HarediNone
- ArabNone
How it broke
See which of the 2 newsrooms broke it, and who waited
