{
  "id": 19653903,
  "title": "Haredi parties welcome in Eisenkot-led gov't if they accept four principles, Yashar's Meridor says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/haredi-parties-welcome-in-eisenkot-led-govt-if-they-accept-four",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T13:30:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-914712"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Haredi parties may join the new emergency government if they accept four key principles, according to Yashar MK Shaul Meridor. The negotiations for a new coalition are ongoing following the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset. Meridor, a former Finance Ministry budget director in the Knesset as part of Yashar, discussed his entry into politics and the urgent need for change in Israel.\n\nMeridor explained that the new government needs to establish a state commission of inquiry to investigate past mistakes and address issues like the cost of living and the conditions of those who serve. He emphasized that his party would not compromise on the four principles, which include recognizing Israel as Jewish and democratic, upholding the values of the Declaration of Independence, implementing universal service, and acknowledging Hamas as a terrorist organization.\n\nWhen discussing the appointment of Liran Avishar Ben-Horin as chairwoman of the Knesset Finance Committee, Meridor expressed respect for her but noted that the Beyachad faction received the Finance Committee slot. He also mentioned the appointment of Avigdor Liberman as chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, highlighting his experience as a previous defense minister. Meridor stressed the urgency of forming a new government and implementing legislation quickly, as the current government lacks public confidence.",
  "summary": "Yashar MK Shaul Meridor said haredi parties could join an Eisenkot-led emergency government if they accept four principles, including universal service and recognition of Hamas as a terrorist group.",
  "key_points": [
    "Haredi parties may join new emergency government if they accept four principles.",
    "Yashar MK Shaul Meridor emphasizes urgency of forming new government with legislation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}