Israel opposition touts progress ousting Netanyahu after U-turn on ultra-Orthodox
Negotiators are weighing draft-law concessions and ministry posts as the opposition seeks a 61-seat majority without relying on Arab-led parties.
- Israeli opposition leader Avigdor Liberman has lifted his longstanding veto on forming a coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties, opening the door to negotiations aimed at replacing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Liberman said political leaders must make difficult compromises, including reconsidering disagreements over military conscription for ultra-Orthodox men, to establish a stable government.
- The opposition bloc is exploring a potential 61-seat parliamentary majority through cooperation with the Haredi parties Shas and United Torah Judaism.
- Liberman reiterated his opposition to forming a government that depends on support from Arab parties, arguing that such an arrangement could be unstable and lead to Netanyahu's return to power.
- The proposed coalition faces significant challenges, as Shas continues to support Netanyahu while United Torah Judaism has shown greater willingness to consider alternative political arrangements.
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