In a sweeping release of policy priorities in coalition negotiations, Likud says it will also push to legalize settlements, reform judiciary and join US Visa Waiver Program
Defense minister alters bill at last minute so that it covers 75% of ex-combat soldiers' tuition costs instead of the originally proposed 67%, leading Likud to drop its opposition
Some opposition leaders said to tell Netanyahu they'll vote with his Likud party; Netanyahu says disputed funding should come from cash promised to Arab towns
Delays in the passing of the IDF scholarship bill have put many lone soldiers under financial strain, and if the law doesn't pass Monday, they fear they won't be able to continue their studies.
Party says it will only back bill if it covers 100% of tuition for former soldiers, instead of proposed 67%, after some members had expressed support for the coalition legislation