First Publication | The Haredim's Demand Document from the Change Bloc

A News 12 exposé reveals the document of demands from Agudat Yisrael Hasidim to the Change Bloc. The rabbis demand a specific override clause, a commitment from all 48 Knesset members to a law exempting them from military service, and indicate talks with the Attorney General. This follows Liberman's removal of his veto on the Haredi parties.

A News 12 exposé reveals the document of demands from Agudat Yisrael Hasidim to join a change government led by Gadi Eisenkot. The rabbis demand a deferral of military service for all yeshiva students, a personal signature from all 48 Change Bloc MKs on a commitment to legislate a draft exemption law, and a specific override clause in case the law is struck down by the High Court. The document, obtained by News 12, allegedly reveals direct or indirect contact with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, described as a "small difficulty" from the Hasidim's perspective. The exposé comes after Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Liberman removed his veto on the Haredi parties, opening the possibility of a joint government. Meanwhile, Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett submitted a bill prioritizing service members, as a sign of opposition to a broad exemption.