Lieberman Urges Allies to Plan for Victory, Not Defeat
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman urged his political allies to focus on mobilizing voters for a decisive victory in the upcoming elections, rather than discussing potential defeat or further elections. He stated that a turnout of 76% or higher would guarantee his bloc's win and reiterated his opposition to partnering with ultra-Orthodox parties. Lieberman also advised voters to choose parties committed to not forming a coalition with Benjamin Netanyahu.
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- Avigdor Lieberman urged his political allies to plan for victory and mobilize voters, not to focus on defeat.
- Lieberman stated that a voter turnout of 76% or higher would ensure his bloc's victory.
- He reiterated his refusal to form a coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties.
- Lieberman advised voters to choose parties committed to not joining a coalition with Benjamin Netanyahu.
- He criticized the current election campaign's focus on polls and spins over substantive issues.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, called on his political partners on Friday to stop focusing on the possibility of another election and instead concentrate on mobilizing voters. In a social media post, Lieberman asserted that a voter turnout of 76% or higher would lead to a victory for his bloc, and he reiterated his refusal to form a coalition with the ultra-Orthodox parties.
"In recent weeks, it seems the election campaign has been conducted mainly through polls, analyses, and spins," Lieberman wrote. He argued that the constant discussion of polls, potential coalition formations, and the scenario of further elections distracts from the debate about the country's future.
Addressing his bloc's partners, he urged, "Stop talking about another round, stop planning for defeat, start planning for victory." He added that alongside polls, the decisive factor would be voter turnout, stating, "If we reach 76% or more, we will win, and win big."
Lieberman called on the public to vote for one of the four parties in his bloc and to consider their commitment to avoiding partnership with Benjamin Netanyahu. "Think about who you trust not to flip-flop the day after the elections and who you trust not to sit with Bibi, the ultra-Orthodox parties, and the Arab parties," he wrote. He concluded by urging action to achieve a "clear and decisive victory" in the elections.
