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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Coalition Talks: Haredi Draft Deferral, Arrest Halt Proposed

Coalition talks are advancing a proposal for a one-year deferral of Haredi military conscription, including budget transfers and a halt to arrests, while a new law is drafted. Avigdor Lieberman is leading these sensitive negotiations, which are being reviewed for legal feasibility.

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Coalition Talks: Haredi Draft Deferral, Arrest Halt Proposed
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What happened

  1. 01Coalition talks propose a one-year deferral of Haredi military conscription.
  2. 02Avigdor Lieberman is leading the sensitive negotiations with Haredi parties.
  3. 03The plan includes budget transfers and a halt to draft evasion arrests.
  4. 04A new conscription law is to be drafted within the one-year deferral period.
  5. 05Legal experts believe the High Court may allow the plan if time-bound.

Parliamentary developments include the upcoming election for Knesset Speaker, where Haredi abstention could signal progress. Lieberman maintains he has not compromised on the principle of conscription.

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