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The opposition parties are taking shape ahead of the upcoming elections, and Sokol and Karmel discuss both familiar and new political figures and the jockeying among parties to maximize votes.<\/p>\n
Karmel also reports on a new Druze political party \u2014 the first time the community has formed one in decades, amid a deep sense of frustration with the government.<\/p>\n
As the Knesset reconvenes after a prolonged break, Sokol and Karmel discuss the expected raft of legislation, including proposed laws to split the role of the attorney general, a controversial proposed probe into October 7 appointed by politicians, a law that would restrict Israel\u2019s broadcast media landscape, as well as the military service exemption law for ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students.<\/p>\n
Check out The Times of Israel\u2019s ongoing liveblog for more updates.<\/a><\/p>\n For further reading:<\/p>\n Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen joins Eisenkot\u2019s Yashar party<\/a><\/p>\n After joining Yashar, ex-head of Shin Bet says Smotrich a \u2018legitimate\u2019 partner, but not Ben Gvir<\/a><\/p>\n Amid speculation of merger, Eisenkot and Liberman say they\u2019re \u2018deepening cooperation\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n Golan: Zionist opposition must partner with Arab party Ra\u2019am to topple government<\/a><\/p>\n Yisrael Beytenu, said to eye merger with Eisenkot, adds hostages\u2019 brother to ranks<\/a><\/p>\n Contentious proposals dominate planned legislative blitz as Knesset readies to resume<\/a><\/p>\n PM said to ask Haredim to again shelve draft exemption bill \u2014 this time until after election<\/a><\/p>\n Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts<\/a>,\u00a0Spotify<\/a>, YouTube,<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht.<\/p>\n Check out yesterday\u2019s episode here:<\/p>\n
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