“The investigation is ongoing. Classified information has been presented that has not yet developed into actual evidence, and may not; time will tell,” Sohlberg wrote.
UTJ could pave the way for Shas to join an Eisenkot coalition, acting as its "Shabbos goy" while the Sephardi haredi party seeks to avoid alienating pro-Netanyahu voters.
Yoaz Hendel, whose party failed to cross the electoral threshold, accused the anti-Netanyahu bloc on Sunday of abandoning reservists by weighing a compromise with haredi parties on the draft.
Liberman's 2018 haredi draft plan is back in focus. How does it compare to Bismuth's bill on recruitment quotas, sanctions, and IDF manpower needs?
Eisenkot received the backing of both Arab parties, Ra’am and the Joint List, although their recommendations do not commit them to ultimately joining his coalition.
Online hate speech against the Druze increased by 106% from Oct. 27 until Oct. 30, when activity peaked because some Right-wing conspiracists began claiming that the election was stolen.
Shas leader Arye Deri announces he won’t serve in the 26th Knesset, days after rabbis rejected his resignation.
"Being willing to compromise does not mean giving up values and principles," Liberman said, responding to criticism of his previous statements that he would be flexible about a haredi draft law.
A precedent already exists involving former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein several years ago. The High Court ordered him to convene the Knesset to vote on a new speaker; Edelstein refused.
The disagreements among potential coalition partners are so deep that Herzog himself sought clarification over the weekend on how Eisenkot intends to overcome them.
Mossad hands Shin Bet findings on suspected foreign election interference • Tibi declines to rule out joining Eisenkot • Eisenkot, Liberman expected to meet on Monday as part of coalition talks
