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Senior members of the Change faction report that Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman is conducting separate negotiation tracks with the ultra-Orthodox parties, competing with other political figures including Eisenkot for coalition-building influence.

The 13 ultra-Orthodox mandates are emerging as potentially decisive in determining the composition of the next government. Lieberman is reportedly developing a plan to advance his position toward the premiership, while Bennett refuses to compromise on the conscription law and rabbinical leaders have yet to receive a definitive proposal for decision-making.

Likud officials express concern about the loss of the historic alliance and are reportedly attempting to undermine these negotiations. The complex multi-track coalition negotiations highlight the fractious state of Israeli politics and the critical role of the ultra-Orthodox bloc in government formation.

Sources: www.israelhayom.co.il, Walla, Jerusalem Post, Ynet, Times of Israel