Lieberman Accuses Netanyahu of Plotting War for Political Gain
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of potentially initiating a military action to postpone elections. Lieberman also claimed Netanyahu received a detailed written warning about the October 7th attack scenario in 2016. He predicted a "change bloc" could win 61 seats and stated he would not join a government led by Netanyahu, though he might partner with Likud without him. Lieberman also called for a state inquiry into the October 7th events.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman warned Prime Minister Netanyahu might start a war to postpone elections.
- Lieberman claimed Netanyahu received an 11-page written warning about the October 7th attack in 2016.
- He predicted the "change bloc" could win 61 Knesset seats in upcoming elections.
- Lieberman refused to join a government led by Netanyahu but might partner with Likud without him.
- He called for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7th events.
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman warned on Thursday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might initiate a military operation for political reasons, specifically to postpone upcoming elections. "All that we are seeing is an attempt by the Prime Minister to drag Israel into a military move solely to postpone the elections and influence them," Lieberman stated in an interview with 103fm. He emphasized that any military action before elections requires a justified cause and added, "I told the Chief of Staff and the security establishment that their role is to prevent the political use of the IDF."
Lieberman also sharply criticized Netanyahu's handling of the October 7th attack, claiming the Prime Minister received a detailed written warning about the scenario. "The Prime Minister received a written warning, black on white, 11 pages from December 21, 2016, from me personally, outlining the entire scenario of October 7th. He cannot say he didn't see or hear it," he asserted. He accused Netanyahu of prioritizing his rule over security concerns and questioned why Netanyahu hasn't distanced himself from Yonatan Uriach, suggesting the Prime Minister fears him because "he knows too much."
Looking ahead to the elections, Lieberman predicted that the "change bloc" could secure 61 Knesset seats. He reiterated his refusal to sit in a government headed by Netanyahu but did not rule out partnering with the Likud party if Netanyahu were not its leader. "Let the world turn upside down, I will not sit with Bibi," he declared. Lieberman also called for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7th events, stating Israel needs a government capable of significant action, not a "paralyzed" unity government.
