Avigdor Lieberman Rules Out Coalition With Shas Over Partial Draft Exemptions
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First reported by Srugim · 48 minutes ago
What happened
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, ruled out joining any coalition with Shas, opposing partial military draft exemptions for Haredim. He demanded a universal draft law as a precondition for coalition membership, contrasting with Gadi Eizenkot’s more flexible approach toward Shas. This dispute highlights ongoing tensions over military service and coalition formation in Israel.
- 01Lieberman refuses to join any coalition including Shas due to draft exemption policies.
- 02He demands a universal military draft law with no exemptions for Haredim.
- 03Lieberman calls the current coalition anti-state, anti-Zionist, and anti-Jewish.
- 04Eizenkot supports Shas as a coalition partner if it accepts draft principles.
- 05Eizenkot proposes 3% exemption for Haredim, with others serving in military or national service.
- 06Lieberman’s stance signals a hardening position ahead of coalition talks.
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