Israel's Eisenkot claims 'progress' in coalition talks as opposition eases on ultra-Orthodox draft
Summary
Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot said he had made progress toward forming a government to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel’s October 27 election produced no clear majority. Avigdor Liberman, a potential coalition partner who opposes working with Israeli-Arab parties, softened his stance on military-service rules for ultra-Orthodox Jews and called for talks with the community.Key Facts
- Neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot secured a majority in the October 27 election.
- Eisenkot said his coalition talks had made significant progress and that he expected to receive a mandate to form a government.
- President Isaac Herzog planned to announce on Sunday which politician would get the first chance to form a government.
- Eisenkot had received the most endorsements, including support from Israeli-Arab parties.
- Liberman said he would not support working with Israeli-Arab parties.
- Liberman called for talks with ultra-Orthodox Jews and said the conscription law could be part of a compromise.
- Ultra-Orthodox Jews’ exemption from Israel’s mandatory military service has caused resentment among other Israelis.
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