Folding the flags
Aryeh Ehrlich analyzes in ynet the coalition negotiations between the Change Bloc and United Torah Judaism, arguing that the parties that promised "equality of burden" are willing to freeze enforcement against yeshiva students in exchange for UTJ's support. He raises doubts about the feasibility of the move given opposition from the High Court and Shas.
Aryeh Ehrlich analyzes in ynet the coalition negotiations between the Change Bloc and United Torah Judaism following the election results. According to him, the parties that campaigned on "equality of burden" are now willing to freeze enforcement against yeshiva students for a year in exchange for UTJ's seven seats. Ehrlich notes that Avigdor Lieberman, who built his career on fighting the ultra-Orthodox, was the first to announce a willingness to compromise. However, he raises doubts about the feasibility of the move: the High Court has previously struck down a similar freeze law, and Shas may block the move. The conclusion: only a broad unity government or new elections are realistic options.