Yair Golan: Bennett and Lieberman Must Draw Right-Wing Votes

Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, stated in a Saturday night interview on Channel 12 that the primary task for Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman in the upcoming elections is to attract votes from the right-wing.

Golan explained that while he is focused on building a large liberal bloc, Bennett and Lieberman have a distinct role in strengthening the overall bloc's power. "Bennett and Lieberman need to bring votes from the right," Golan said during the interview, outlining his view of their electoral activities.

When asked about the potential prime ministerial candidate if parties opposing the current government succeed in forming a coalition, Golan deferred the decision, stating it would depend on the election results. "After the elections, we will decide who the prime minister is," he remarked.

Golan's comments on role distribution come amid disagreements with Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu. Earlier, Lieberman had attacked Golan, reiterating his stance against forming a coalition with Arab parties. "I say again: no coalition will be formed with the Arab parties," Lieberman stated.

Lieberman further accused Golan of being pressured by his party members and some voters following a vote to disqualify Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh. He claimed Golan has lost support in the Arab sector and is now spreading falsehoods in a desperate attempt to regain voters.