Liberman: We will compromise on conscription to form a government

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Liberman stated today that he intends to work toward forming a government and avoiding further elections. According to reports in Haaretz and ynet, Liberman clarified that he is willing to compromise on the conscription law, noting that "on all other issues, it is permissible and desirable to be flexible." He further emphasized his opposition to forming a minority government that relies on abstentions from the Joint List and Ra'am, adding that he rejects a rotation mechanism for the premiership, which he argues harms the functioning of the state. Meanwhile, coalition negotiations continue following the round of consultations at the President's residence.