Lieberman Rules Out Minority Government, Thwarting Eisenkot's Plan
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, announced on October 15 that his party will not support a minority government. This statement directly opposes a plan by Gadi Eisenkot, who had proposed forming a minority government with potentially fewer than 61 seats. Lieberman reiterated his long-standing opposition to minority governments, stating his party's refusal to participate under any configuration.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman stated Yisrael Beiteinu will not support a minority government.
- Lieberman's declaration directly countered Gadi Eisenkot's proposal.
- Eisenkot had suggested forming a minority government with 58 or 59 seats.
- Lieberman previously expressed his opposition to minority governments on August 18.
- The statement was made at an Israel Democracy Institute conference.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, declared on Thursday, October 15, that his party will not support a minority government, even for a transitional period. This statement effectively countered a proposal made by Gadi Eisenkot, who had suggested forming a minority government if the bloc opposing Prime Minister Netanyahu failed to secure a 61-seat majority in the upcoming elections.
Lieberman's stance is not new. He had previously stated on social media platform X on August 18 that Yisrael Beiteinu would not participate in a minority government under any circumstances, emphasizing that the party would not compromise on certain issues regardless of his personal position.
The recent declaration, made at a conference hosted by the Israel Democracy Institute, directly addressed Eisenkot's remarks from the previous day. Eisenkot had indicated his willingness to swear in a government with as few as 58 or 59 seats, aiming to expand it later with "Zionist votes."
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