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Israel's Eisenkot claims 'progress' in coalition talks as opposition eases on ultra-Orthodox draft

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Israeli opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot said on Friday he was making "significant progress" in forming a government to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as one of his possible coalition partners walked back demands that ultra-Orthodox Jews complete military service and signalled a willingness to hold talks with the community.

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