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Netanyahu Fears Allies May Bolster Rival's Government Bid

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fears ultra-Orthodox parties may support rival Gadi Eisenkot's government formation efforts, potentially sidelining Likud. Netanyahu's concerns grew after inconclusive talks with MK Yaakov Asher, failing to secure guarantees of continued support.

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What happened

01Prime Minister Netanyahu fears ultra-Orthodox parties may back rival Gadi Eisenkot's government formation.
02Netanyahu's concerns increased after inconclusive talks with MK Yaakov Asher on November 10.
03Gadi Eisenkot was tasked with forming a government after the October 27 election.
04Coalition talks are complicated by disagreements, including the role of Arab parties.
05The conscription of yeshiva students into the IDF remains a key obstacle for ultra-Orthodox parties.

Eisenkot was tasked with forming a government after the October 27 election, but coalition talks are hampered by disagreements, especially over Arab party involvement. A key sticking point for ultra-Orthodox parties is the military conscription of yeshiva students.

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