Lieberman Demands Universal Conscription for Government Formation, Proposes Constitution
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Lieberman declared universal conscription a prerequisite for forming a government after the upcoming elections, demanding it apply to all Israelis, including the Haredi community. He also proposed a new Israeli constitution drafted by experts and approved by a national referendum, bypassing the Knesset. Lieberman criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu and the current coalition, accusing them of prioritizing power over security. He urged voters to secure a strong majority in the elections.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman made universal conscription a non-negotiable condition for forming a future Israeli government.
- Lieberman proposed a constitution drafted by experts and approved by a national referendum, bypassing the Knesset.
- The conscription mandate would apply to all Israelis, including Haredi, Arab, Christian, and Circassian communities.
- Lieberman criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu and the current coalition for prioritizing power over national security.
- He urged voters to secure a strong majority of 63-64 seats in the upcoming elections.
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