Liberman drops veto on haredi parties in coalition, opposition in talks with UTJ - report
The bloc is reportedly discussing the possibility of drafting a more lenient military conscription law.
Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman has lifted his veto against forming a coalition with haredi parties, paving the way for opposition parties to engage with United Torah Judaism (UTJ), according to N12 correspondent Amit Segal on Thursday. Reports suggest the opposition bloc is considering drafting a more lenient military conscription law.
Jerusalem Post has contacted Yisrael Beytenu and UTJ for their reactions. UTJ, a long-time coalition partner of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, did not recommend a prime ministerial candidate during their party consultation on Thursday. The party's abstention is attributed to reported tensions with Netanyahu, which could benefit the opposition seeking to replace him.
Opposition party leaders have shown increased willingness to include haredi parties in their coalition. Earlier, Liberman had ruled out joining a unity government with Netanyahu or a minority government reliant on Arab parties' support. However, his position on forming a coalition with haredi parties seemed to be more accommodating.
In the run-up to the elections, Liberman had drawn a line against any partnership with them. Liberman stated that if someone adhered to his principles and a conscription law for haredim, he would have no issue. This situation is unfolding.
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