Liberman drops haredi veto and signals flexibility on military draft

Liberman softened his stance on ultra-Orthodox conscription to help form a new government.

Opposition party leader Avigdor Liberman indicated willingness to compromise on ultra-Orthodox military conscription to prevent another election. He stated that the anti-Netanyahu bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot must find common ground on the draft bill. However, Liberman dismissed speculation about a rotational prime ministership.

• The coalition talksThe opposition bloc is discussing a more lenient military service bill to secure ultra-Orthodox backing.
• Political stanceAvigdor Liberman firmly rejected any rotational prime ministership arrangement.
• Avoiding electionsLiberman stressed that the opposition must prevent a new round of voting at all costs.