{
  "id": 19951024,
  "title": "Eisenkot bloc leaders fear Bennett may prefer new elections over partnering with haredi parties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/eisenkot-bloc-leaders-fear-bennett-may-prefer-new-elections-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T09:02:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-914850"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In recent discussions within the Eisenkot bloc, concerns are growing regarding Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's stance on forming a government with haredi parties. Both Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Liberman, key bloc leaders, are divided over the proposed coalition framework, particularly concerning compromises required on military conscription. While Eisenkot and Liberman aim to bring haredi parties into the coalition, they differ on timing and the possibility of securing Shas's agreement. Bennet, however, has remained silent on his position, avoiding taking a clear stance on haredi draft concessions. This silence has raised suspicions within the Eisenkot bloc that he may prefer another election over partnering with haredi parties. Despite Eisenkot trusting Bennett and supporting him, the bloc's leaders admit that they are not actively involved in the negotiations with haredi parties. The contrast between Bennett's silence on the haredi issue and his persistent statements about military service has further fueled the speculation among the bloc's members.",
  "summary": "Negotiations to establish an Eisenkot bloc government continue to expose disagreements among the potential coalition partners, with questions now emerging about Bennett's position.",
  "key_points": [
    "Eisenkot bloc leaders fear Bennett may opt for new elections.",
    "Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Liberman differ on haredi coalition terms.",
    "Bennett silent on haredi draft concessions, raising speculation."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Bennett's refusal to address religious conscription concessions signals a potential shift toward renewed elections rather than the difficult compromises required to secure a stable coalition with haredi parties.",
  "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."
}