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Netanyahu Warns Haredi Parties Against Joining Eisenkot Government

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging Haredi parties not to join a potential government led by Gadi Eisenkot, warning they will be "used and thrown away" after the budget's approval. Netanyahu's camp fears such a government would disregard Haredi interests on key issues like the draft law.

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What happened

01Benjamin Netanyahu is warning Haredi parties against joining Gadi Eisenkot's "change bloc" government.
02Netanyahu fears Haredi parties will be "used and thrown away" after the budget is approved.
03Haredi parties are taking warnings seriously but demand a concrete alternative from Netanyahu.
04Concerns exist about a government potentially disregarding Haredi interests on the draft law.
05Shas's potential absence from an early coalition is a significant worry for United Torah Judaism.

Haredi leaders are taking the warnings seriously but are asking Netanyahu for a viable alternative, questioning his ability to form a unity government. The situation remains fluid, with internal deliberations ongoing within the Haredi parties and coalition negotiations.

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