Eisenkot says he would sit with haredim as Liberman talks loom
Gadi Eisenkot stated he would be willing to join a coalition with haredi parties, despite ongoing discussions about a potential merger with Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu. Liberman has been a vocal critic of haredi draft exemptions, creating tension around coalition possibilities. The comments come amid reported negotiations between the two political factions.
- ▪Gadi Eisenkot expressed openness to sitting in a government with haredi parties.
- ▪There are ongoing talks about a possible merger between Eisenkot's Yashar! party and Yisrael Beytenu.
- ▪Avigdor Liberman has consistently criticized haredi 'draft-dodging' and military service exemptions.
- ▪The remarks follow reports of political negotiations ahead of potential coalition formations.
- ▪Eisenkot made the comments during a public appearance in Herzliya on April 26, 2026.
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Eisenkot says he would sit with haredim as Liberman talks loomHis comments come after reports of contacts regarding a possible merger between his party and Avigdor Liberman’s Yisrael Beytenu, who has repeatedly criticized 'draft-dodging.'Yashar! Party leader Gadi Eisenkot speaks in Herzliya, April 26, 2026; illustrative.(photo credit: Tal Gal/Flash90)
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