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Israel's opposition weighs minority coalition as Bennett, Liberman reject Arab support

Gadi Eisenkot is considering a minority government if the opposition wins 58 or 59 seats, but Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Liberman insist on a Zionist majority.

  • Opposition to Netanyahu contemplates minority government after elections.
  • Avigdor Liberman and Naftali Bennett oppose Arab party support in coalition.
  • Majority in confidence vote sufficient to form government.

Israelis warned to exercise caution in France ahead of renewed violence, protests

Israelis planning to travel to France in the coming days are urged to remain aware that the situation could change at short notice.

  • Israelis advised to exercise caution in France due to renewed violence.
  • October 24 and November 5 identified as potential dates for unrest.
  • Luxury brands and stores increase security measures in anticipation of protests.

Will this election end the battle over drafting haredi men into the Israeli army? - analysis

In a recent poll by the Israel Democracy Institute, a proposition that the next government should draft haredim equally received the most support among a series of propositions.

  • Recent Hamas attacks intensified battle over conscripting Haredi men.
  • Up to 28% of male reservists and 20% of female reservists served over 150 days post-war.
  • Haredi men no longer legally exempt from IDF service as of June 2023.

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