Lieberman Rules Out Minority Government, Even in Transition
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, declared he will not support any minority government, even for a transition period, and aims to form a coalition of only Zionist parties. He believes his bloc will win a majority and that some Likud members would join a Zionist coalition without Netanyahu. Meanwhile, National Unity's Gadi Eisenkot is reportedly preparing to form a minority government, aiming to replace the current administration regardless of the exact mandate count.
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- Avigdor Lieberman will not support any minority government, even for a transition period.
- Lieberman stated his party will form a coalition composed solely of Zionist parties.
- He suggested the Likud party, without Netanyahu, could be a significant partner.
- Gadi Eisenkot is reportedly preparing to form a minority government.
- Eisenkot aims to replace the current government, regardless of mandate numbers.
- Netanyahu is accused of adopting Hamas and Hezbollah's strategy to turn losses into wins.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, stated on Thursday that he would not support "any minority government, not even for a transition period." In a post on X, Lieberman clarified his position, saying, "Our stance is sharp and clear: we will establish a coalition composed solely of Zionist parties. The Likud party, without Netanyahu, could be a significant partner."
Lieberman expressed his belief that the bloc of parties to which Yisrael Beiteinu belongs will win a solid majority in elections. He added, "I know several Knesset members within Likud who understand the gravity of the hour... and will be prepared to complete the count and join a Zionist coalition."
An August report in Haaretz indicated that Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of National Unity, was preparing to form a minority government with the hope of expanding it after its swearing-in. According to the report, Eisenkot stated in private conversations that Netanyahu is adopting the doctrine of Hamas and Hezbollah, aiming to turn a loss into a victory. If the change bloc does not achieve a majority of 61 Jewish votes, Netanyahu and his coalition would demand new elections while remaining in power. "Even if we receive 58 or 59 Zionist mandates, and the other side 51 or 52, I will present a government," Eisenkot said. "I will not ask anything from the Arab factions. They can support, abstain, or be absent. That is their business. The main thing is to replace the government, to remove the ministers from positions of power."
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