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Lieberman Meets Ultra-Orthodox Leader, Hints at Compromise

Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, met with Yaakov Asher of United Torah Judaism, signaling a potential shift from his demand to exclude ultra-Orthodox parties from the government. Lieberman also opposes a minority government and joining Netanyahu's unity government.

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What happened

01Avigdor Lieberman met with Yaakov Asher, potentially softening his stance on excluding ultra-Orthodox parties from government.
02Lieberman opposes a minority government and joining Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed unity government.
03The meeting occurred after Netanyahu negotiated with Shas leader Arie Deri, both seeking to thwart the "change bloc."
04Lieberman took over as head of the Knesset's temporary Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
05A key dispute involves the demand for a conscription law before forming a new government.

The meeting followed Netanyahu's talks with Shas leader Arie Deri, as both aim to block the "change bloc." Lieberman also assumed leadership of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

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