Israel opposition touts progress ousting Netanyahu after U-turn on ultra-Orthodox

The Straits Times · The Straits Times · 2026-11-06 15:57 UTC

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- Israel’s opposition says it is close to ousting Benjamin Netanyahu after the election left no majority. Gadi Eisenkot hopes President Isaac Herzog will give him the mandate on Nov 8.

- Yair Golan and others say talks are improving, helped by Yair Liberman’s U-turn on working with ultra-Orthodox parties. This could open a new alliance.

- The main issue is military service for ultra-Orthodox Jews. Eisenkot wants “mandatory service for all”, while critics say the exemption has caused anger and weakened trust.

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