Eisenkot and Liberman agree to negotiate with Haredi parties

Gadi Eisenkot Avigdor Liberman Haredi enlistment law Knesset presidency Israeli government formation

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar Party and Israel's Prime Minister-designate, and Avigdor Liberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, have reached an agreement to exhaust negotiations with Haredi parties before considering a minority government supported by Arab parties.

The discussions focused on forming a stable government to replace the Benjamin Netanyahu administration. A key point of contention remains the enlistment of Haredi Jews. Liberman expressed a willingness to seek a settlement regarding the enlistment law, suggesting that the 2018 proposal could serve as a basis for an agreement if modified to address current security needs.

In addition to coalition strategy, the two leaders agreed that a candidate from the Yashar Party should hold the next Knesset presidency. While Eisenkot has considered a narrow 48-member government that could later expand, Liberman has maintained his refusal to join a government reliant on Arab party support, citing security concerns.

Entities

Avigdor Liberman · Benjamin Netanyahu · Gadi Ayalon · Gadi Eisenkot · Israel Beiteinu · Knesset · Yashar party · Yesh Atid · Yisrael Beiteinu

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Ayalon requested Liberman's assistance in negotiations with Haredi parties. www.hdhod.com · ardh.news · www.alaraby.co.uk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ayalon's associates suspect Liberman is using Haredi negotiations to pursue the premiership. ashams.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Ayalon and Liberman agreed to exhaust negotiations with Haredi parties before seeking other options. www.hdhod.com · ardh.news · www.alaraby.co.uk · ashams.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Haredi parties are demanding a temporary suspension of enlistment obligations for one to one and a half years. ardh.news
[● 2 SOURCES] Liberman and Ayalon agreed that a Yesh Atid candidate should hold the next Knesset presidency. wtnfm.com · www.alaraby.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] Liberman is willing to reach a settlement with Haredi parties regarding the enlistment law. alfajertv.com · shms.ps
[○ 1 SOURCE] Liberman suggested the 2018 enlistment proposal could be a basis for agreement if modified. shms.ps
[● 3 SOURCES] Avigdor Liberman refuses to join a government supported by Arab parties. alfajertv.com · shms.ps · www.haberler.com