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Having received the mandate to form Israel's government, Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman agreed to exhaust negotiations with the ultra-Orthodox parties first, postponing the option of a minority government backed by Arab factions. The key obstacle is the exemption of the ultra-Orthodox from military service.
Aziz KarimovIn Jerusalem, about 200 ultra-Orthodox Jews blocked tram tracks in protest against the arrest of a community member who had failed to report for military service. Police dispersed the demonstration using stun grenades and water cannons. The dispute over Haredi conscription remains an obstacle to forming Netanyahu's government after the October 27 elections.
Aziz KarimovThe exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jews from service in the Israeli army has become a central issue of the election campaign. Clashes with military police, a Supreme Court ruling, ultimatums from Haredi parties and a split in society are putting Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition at risk. Exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jews from service in the Israeli army has become a central issue of the election campaign. Conflicts with the military police, a Supreme Court ruling, Haredi party ultimatums and a split in society put Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition at risk.
Otabek Yusupov
