Jerusalem, 9 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot and Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Liberman agreed on Monday to approach the Haredi parties with an offer of a softened military draft law in exchange for supporting a government led by Eisenkot.
The two leaders are awaiting responses from Shas and United Torah Judaism (UTJ).
Following a conversation between Liberman and Naftali Bennett, it was agreed that Eisenkot would lead negotiations with the Haredi parties on behalf of the opposition bloc, although Liberman is reportedly maintaining separate contacts.
Senior Lithuanian rabbis in UTJ are interested in negotiating with Eisenkot about joining his coalition, Israeli media reported Monday, although no formal talks have begun.
Meanwhile, Bennett’s party members are expected to demand clarification Tuesday on how far the party would be willing to compromise on the proposed draft legislation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly accepted that UTJ is no longer part of his coalition bloc.
