{
  "id": 14015958,
  "title": "Lieberman makes universal conscription condition for forming next gov't, proposes constitution plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/lieberman-makes-universal-conscription-condition-for-forming-next",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T18:14:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-911475"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Lieberman stated that universal conscription is a necessary condition for forming a government after the next elections. He proposed a plan to create an Israeli constitution through a team of experts and a national referendum, bypassing Knesset approval. The choices during the elections are between conscription and draft evasion. Lieberman believes that if the government fails to secure a victory, the state will become a religious one governed by Jewish law. He emphasized that the obligation would apply to everyone, including haredim, Arabs, Christians, and Circassians. Lieberman proposed that the Knesset should appoint a team of experts to draft a constitution within six months, followed by a referendum to approve it. He criticized the current government for prioritizing power over security and denounced demonstrations against conscription of Haredim. Lieberman also addressed the need for a comprehensive constitution addressing all fundamental issues, such as relations between religion and state, and the three branches of government.",
  "summary": "Lieberman said on Sunday that mandatory military or civilian service for all Israelis would be a nonnegotiable condition for joining a government, while proposing a constitution drafted by experts.",
  "key_points": [
    "Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman demands universal conscription for next government.",
    "Lieberman plans to draft Israeli constitution via experts and national referendum.",
    "Elections present conscription vs. draft evasion choice, targeting religious and minority groups."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}