One of Yisrael Beitenu party leader’s demands is to amend the current draft law back to its original formal as it was passed in the last Knesset. Avigdor Lieberman maintains his tenacious objections to the current law, which was amended following the elections for 20th Knesset and the entry of the chareidi parties into the coalition government.

Amid repeated recent calls for Yisrael Beitenu to enter the coalition government, Lieberman announces his major issues, which are topped by the draft law. Lieberman signals that even though a call to enter the coalition was heard again directly from Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, current realities are such that it is most unlikely his party will agree to the terms. Clearly Lieberman’s demands vis-à-vis the draft law will be met with fierce chareidi opposition.

The chareidim however are calm as chareidi lawmakers realize PM Netanyahu is unlikely to prefer Lieberman and his six seats over the combined 13 seats of Yahadut Hatorah and Shas.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)