# Eisenkot claims ‘progress’ in Israeli coalition talks as opposition softens on ultra-Orthodox draft

https://mins.news/en/item/132607

- France 24, 2026-11-06 11:43 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261106-israel-s-eisenkot-claims-significant-progress-in-coalition-talks-as-opposition-eases-on-ultra-orthodox-draft

> Israeli opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot said Friday he had made “significant progress” toward forming a government to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A potential coalition partner withdrew its demand that ultra-Orthodox Jews complete military service and indicated it was open to talks with the community.

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