Liberman: Conscription bill he proposed in 2018 could serve as basis for discussion

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Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman addressed the conscription law issue and made clear that willingness to compromise does not mean giving up on principles. He said the bill he presented in 2018 could serve as a good basis for discussion on the matter.

Liberman also addressed claims of political moves around the issue, stating: "I am not engaged in political maneuvers and am not trying to thwart anyone." During the last term, Liberman criticized the government's policy on Haredi conscription.

According to Liberman, the law he advanced in 2018 is a worthy basis for agreements, and his condition for supporting a law is that it passes the High Court of Justice. "We won't waste a minute, only if it passes the High Court," he said.