Eisenkot Rejects Netanyahu's Unity Government Appeal
Members of Gadi Eisenkot's bloc are questioning whether Naftali Bennett will join a government with haredi parties. Some suspect he would rather face another election.
Eisenkot and Avigdor Liberman both want haredi parties in the coalition.
Eisenkot wants to proceed in stages rather than wait for Shas.
Liberman wants a deal with both haredi parties from the start.
Bennett has kept a low media profile as talks move forward.
Why it matters: Military conscription is the main point of conflict between potential partners. Any deal with haredi parties would likely require compromises on the draft.
Bennett campaigned on equal military service and opposing draft evasion.
Bloc sources say his silence leaves coalition math uncertain.
Right coverage, 1 sources: The right frames the story around internal suspicion that Bennett may be weighing a new election over a coalition with haredi parties.
