Liberman defends haredi compromise amid coalition talks, vows not to abandon IDF draft principles

Liberman affirms willingness to soften haredi draft while upholding IDF principles amid coalition negotiations.

Yisrael Beyten chairman MK Avigdor Liberman defended his readiness to compromise with haredi (ultra‑Orthodox) parties on military conscription, emphasizing that reaching political agreements does not imply relinquishing his core principles.

Liberman’s comments followed his Friday statement that he was open to flexibility on the haredi draft law, marking a notable departure from his previously firm opposition to co‑governing with the haredi parties Shas and United Torah Judaism.

“Being willing to compromise does not mean sacrificing values and principles,” Liberman declared.

The Yisrael Beyten leader accused commentators, journalists, bots, and political critics of misrepresenting his intentions, accusing some of the criticism of carrying racist undertones.

“In recent days I have observed a series of misguided remarks from commentators, partisan reporters, bots, and individuals driven by prejudice, often expressed in a distinctly racist tone,” he added.

This is a developing story.

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