PM Netanyahu showed positive signs regarding advancing the Shas 'defectors bill', in exchange for continued progress on the broadcasting law and splitting the Attorney General's office, according to N12's Daphna Liel after a meeting with Deri and Gafni.
A meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, and UTJ leader Moshe Gafni concluded Tuesday evening, with N12's Daphna Liel reporting that Netanyahu signaled openness to advancing the so-called "defectors bill" (a Shas-backed measure targeting party-switching lawmakers) in exchange for progress on two other legislative priorities: the public broadcasting law and the splitting of the Attorney General's office.
The meeting came after tonight's scheduled coalition heads meeting was canceled, as The Zioneer earlier reported. The Haredi parties have been pressing Netanyahu to advance their party-specific legislation, with a threat to dissolve the Knesset if demands are not met. The coalition crisis appeared to ease slightly with Netanyahu's positive signals, though no final agreement has been announced. The discussion continues as the coalition faces deadlines on both the legislative agenda and the state budget.
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