The coalition negotiations limp along in the Kfar Maccabiah complex in Ramat Gan, but no one seems to be in any rush to complete them. The Likud negotiating team having met with its counterpart in the National Religious Party today, Meretz, United Torah Judaism, and Am Echad will follow. The Likud says that Shinui was particularly tough yesterday, while the National Union provided a "happy surprise" with their relative flexibility. The National Union proposed adopting the guidelines of the previous government.
In yesterday's talks, the Likud warned Shas that it intends to complete the formulation of a national Constitution, and to make major cutbacks in the national budget. Shas demanded that the status quo in religious affairs remain in effect, and said that it is in coordination with the NRP on religious issues.
In yesterday's talks, the Likud warned Shas that it intends to complete the formulation of a national Constitution, and to make major cutbacks in the national budget. Shas demanded that the status quo in religious affairs remain in effect, and said that it is in coordination with the NRP on religious issues.