Lieberman Slams Unity Government Idea, Netanyahu's Role
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, declared his party will form the next government and rejected President Herzog's unity government proposal as a "government of paralysis." Lieberman stated that Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he blames for "disasters," cannot serve in the next government, even as minister for regional cooperation. He added that the question of premiership would be resolved after the elections, prioritizing victory.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman stated Yisrael Beiteinu will form the next government with a stable majority.
- Lieberman called President Herzog's unity government idea a "cry for generations" and "government of paralysis."
- He asserted Benjamin Netanyahu is only interested in power and cannot be in the next government.
- Lieberman declared Netanyahu cannot serve as minister for regional cooperation in a future government.
- The issue of who will be prime minister will be resolved after the elections, Lieberman said.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, stated at a conference hosted by ynet and Yediot Ahronot that his party will form the next government with a "solid and stable majority." He strongly criticized President Isaac Herzog's initiative for a unity government, calling it a "cry for generations" and a "government of paralysis."
Lieberman asserted that Benjamin Netanyahu is solely focused on maintaining power and is not concerned with security or other critical issues. He declared that Netanyahu, who he holds responsible for a series of "disasters," cannot be part of the next government, even in a role such as minister for regional cooperation. "The world may turn upside down, Netanyahu cannot also be the minister for regional cooperation in the next government, period," Lieberman stated.
Regarding the premiership, Lieberman indicated that the issue would be resolved after the upcoming elections, emphasizing the immediate need to win first. He expressed confidence in his party's ability to secure a decisive victory.
