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Avigdor Lieberman Rules Out Coalition with Shas Amid Gadi Eisenkot's Party Talks

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First reported by Srugim · Jul 13, 2026

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Avigdor Lieberman and Yair Golan announced they will not join a government including Shas, amid Shas's warming ties with Gadi Eisenkot's party. Lieberman criticized Shas's stance on military conscription exemptions but expressed respect for Eisenkot. Both leaders emphasized replacing the current post-October 7 government.

01Avigdor Lieberman refuses to join any government including Shas due to conscription policy disagreements.
02Gadi Eisenkot praised Shas as having Zionist elements, sparking political reactions.
03Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef contrasted Netanyahu and Eisenkot's potential for repentance.
04Lieberman respects Eisenkot's political rights despite opposing Shas coalition.
05Yair Golan supports Lieberman's stance, excluding October 7 coalition parties from future governments.
06The statements come amid political realignments ahead of upcoming elections.

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