Negotiations between Defence Minister Gadi Eisenkot and ultra-Orthodox factions show signs of movement, according to a senior member of the ruling coalition, though specific compromise proposals remain undisclosed. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich believes that if United Torah Judaism enters negotiations, Shas will follow, but coalition members acknowledge significant concessions on religious and state affairs may be necessary. Officials stress the process remains lengthy with considerable ground still to cover.

Sources: Ynet