Lieberman Warns of US Sanctions, Palestinian State Recognition
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, warned that the next U.S. administration might recognize a Palestinian state and impose sanctions on Israel, potentially crippling its high-tech sector and leading to an arms embargo. He attributed this risk to the current Israeli government's policies and the decline in Israel's international standing since October 7th. Lieberman vowed to change the government on October 27th and establish a joint headquarters to combat antisemitism and restore international support.
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- Avigdor Lieberman warns the next US administration may recognize a Palestinian state and impose sanctions.
- He stated Israel's international support has significantly declined since the October 7th events.
- Lieberman believes the US scenario could lead to the destruction of Israeli high-tech and an arms embargo.
- He links this dangerous scenario to the current Israeli government remaining in power.
- Lieberman pledged to change the government on October 27th and establish a joint emergency headquarters.
- He cited escalating institutional antisemitism globally as a growing concern.
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has warned of a dangerous scenario where the next U.S. administration could recognize a Palestinian state and impose sanctions on Israel. He questioned how Israel lost significant international support following the October 7th events, finding itself in an "unprecedented impasse on the international stage." Lieberman emphasized that public opinion is crucial for democratic leaders and that Israel's standing in American public opinion is at an "unprecedentedly low level."
Based on conversations with individuals in key decision-making positions, Lieberman believes a dangerous scenario is forming within the U.S. State Department and National Security Council. This scenario involves the recognition of a Palestinian state encompassing the West Bank, Jordan Valley, East Jerusalem, and Gaza. He suggested that the next U.S. president, elected in November 2028, might pursue this regardless of party affiliation.
Even more alarming, Lieberman stated, is the potential for the next U.S. administration to impose sanctions against Israel. He warned this could lead to the "destruction of Israeli high-tech and an embargo on the supply of weapons, ammunition, and spare parts." Lieberman attributes this potential outcome to the current government coalition remaining in power after the elections.
Lieberman pledged that his party would work to change the current government on October 27th and immediately establish a joint emergency headquarters for Israel and Jewish diaspora communities. This headquarters would aim to regain international public support and combat what he described as escalating institutional antisemitism worldwide, citing examples like Jean-Luc Mélenchon's supporters causing riots in France and the UK Green Party labeling Zionism as racism.
"We must not allow this to happen," Lieberman declared, vowing to "make every effort to restore support for Israel on the international stage."
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