Lieberman Rejects Netanyahu Alliance, Bennett Open to Role
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, declared that his party would not cooperate with Benjamin Netanyahu under any circumstances. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, however, stated he would consider Netanyahu for a ministerial role if he accepted his principles, but not as prime minister. Lieberman urged the "Zionist bloc" to adopt his position against any Netanyahu alliance. The article notes Netanyahu's legal indictments prevent him from serving as a minister.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman stated his party will not sit with Benjamin Netanyahu, even if the world turns upside down.
- Naftali Bennett would consider Netanyahu as a minister, but not as prime minister, if principles are met.
- Lieberman called on the "Zionist bloc" to clearly reject any cooperation with Netanyahu.
- Bennett praised Netanyahu's past tenure as Finance Minister.
- Netanyahu is legally barred from serving as a minister due to ongoing indictments.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, strongly rejected any possibility of future cooperation with Benjamin Netanyahu, stating, "The world will turn upside down and we will not sit with Netanyahu." Lieberman's remarks came in response to comments made by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
Bennett, speaking at the "HaDor" conference, indicated that while he would not support Netanyahu serving as prime minister, he would consider him for a ministerial position, such as Minister of Regional Cooperation, within a government he leads. Bennett specified that this would only be possible if Netanyahu accepted all of his party's principles. He also praised Netanyahu's past performance as Finance Minister.
Lieberman, who was a partner with Bennett in the previous "change government," urged his colleagues in the "Zionist bloc" to align with his firm stance against any collaboration with Netanyahu, even suggesting he could not serve as a minister in the next government. The article notes that due to ongoing indictments against Netanyahu, he is legally barred from serving as a minister in any Israeli government.
