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Eisenkot Bloc Considers Draft Freeze to Gain Ultra-Orthodox Support

Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's bloc is considering a one-year freeze on military draft enforcement for ultra-Orthodox men to secure support from the United Torah Judaism party for a new government.

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What happened

01Eisenkot's bloc proposes a one-year freeze on draft enforcement for ultra-Orthodox men to gain party support.
02The plan faces legal obstacles due to a prior High Court ruling against similar draft suspension measures.
03Prime Minister Netanyahu is actively working to retain his ultra-Orthodox allies, including the Shas party.
04Avigdor Liberman's opposition to governments dependent on the Ra'am party complicates coalition efforts.
05The military has expressed concerns that enforcement measures are crucial for the conscription system.

The proposal faces significant legal challenges, as a similar suspension was previously deemed unconstitutional by the High Court. Prime Minister Netanyahu is actively working to maintain his alliances with ultra-Orthodox parties, while Avigdor Liberman's opposition to governments relying on the Ra'am party adds another layer of complexity to coalition formation.

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