[60275] Efforts in Likud to promote the Draft Law: Pressure on coalition members

The Likud renews efforts to promote the Draft Law

In the shadow of political tension, reports are increasing regarding the Likud party's intention to renew the legislative process for the Draft Law and the exemption from conscription. Amit Segal, who is identified with right-wing positions close to Netanyahu, reported that the Likud is determined to return the legislation to the Knesset's agenda.

At the same time, News from the Field on Telegram and Israel Hayom report that Knesset members and ministers from the coalition, who previously stated they would not support the law in its current format, have recently been receiving "approaches from figures in the Likud in an attempt to convince them to vote in favor of the law." This phenomenon highlights the difficulty for the coalition to form a guaranteed majority for this controversial move.

On the other hand, political commentators are voicing criticism regarding the motives for this step. Senia Waldberg assesses that this is an "attempt to buy time so that the Haredim miss the relevant dates." This assessment reflects skepticism regarding Netanyahu's ability to actually pass the law, and hints that this is a political tactic intended to delay the end rather than necessarily lead to a quick legislative resolution of the conscription issue.