Netanyahu spoke this morning with United Torah Judaism chairman Yaakov Asher

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke this morning with United Torah Judaism chairman, MK Yaakov Asher, in an effort to advance the formation of the next government. Asher clarified that the party has not yet decided whom to recommend to the president, and that the decision will be made after the return of the Torah greats from abroad.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke this morning (Tuesday) with United Torah Judaism chairman, MK Yaakov Asher, in an effort to advance the formation of the next government. During the conversation, Asher clarified that his party has not yet decided whom to recommend to the president, and that the decision will be made after the return of the Torah greats from abroad. Netanyahu emphasized his commitment to the conscription law and warned against the establishment of a left-wing government supported by "terror supporters." The conversation takes place against the backdrop of Shas's announcement that it will recommend Netanyahu, while United Torah Judaism refrains from a public commitment at this stage.