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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Israeli Coalition Talks Stall Over Ultra-Orthodox Draft Law and Party Demands

Gadi Eisenkot is tasked with forming a new Israeli government but faces deep divisions over the ultra-Orthodox draft law and coalition demands. Two scenarios exist: a four-party government expanding later, or an immediate coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties.

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What happened

  1. 01Gadi Eisenkot is tasked with forming a new Israeli government but faces significant coalition challenges.
  2. 02Key disputes involve the draft law for ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students and the role of Arab parties.
  3. 03Avigdor Lieberman demands a 61-seat majority and rejects reliance on Arab parties.
  4. 04Naftali Bennett insists on reforms and benefits for military reservists.
  5. 05Ultra-Orthodox parties require the draft law to be passed before joining the coalition.
  6. 06The formation of a new government is complicated by procedural demands and political rivalries.

Key issues include the draft law, the role of Arab parties, and benefits for reservists. Avigdor Lieberman insists on a 61-seat majority without Arab party reliance, while Naftali Bennett demands reforms for soldiers. The ultra-Orthodox parties require the draft law to be passed before joining, creating a procedural deadlock.

Translated and summarized by baba from Channel 9, the latest report. Read Channel 9’s original

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