Netanyahu, Liberman hold talks ahead of vote to dissolve Knesset

27 May 2019, 6:52 pm

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Netanyahu and Liberman are reportedly holding talks at the Prime Minister’s Jerusalem residence ahead of a Knesset vote to dissolve the parliament over deadlocked coalition negotiations.

Earlier, Netanyahu’s Likud party called on Liberman and his Yisrael Beytenu party to compromise on their demands on the ultra-Orthodox draft law and allow a coalition to be formed.

But Liberman said he had already made concessions and was not prepared to go further, adding he was ready for new elections if needed.

His party controls five seats in parliament and Netanyahu needs his support for the coalition he is seeking.