Lieberman Accuses Eisenkot of Planning Coalition with Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Avigdor Lieberman accused former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot of planning to form a government with Benjamin Netanyahu after the elections. Lieberman criticized Eisenkot's campaign strategy and his positions on ultra-Orthodox conscription, stating his party would not join a coalition dependent on Arab parties. He warned that Eisenkot's political inexperience could lead to Netanyahu's political survival.
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- Avigdor Lieberman accused Gadi Eisenkot of planning a post-election government with Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Lieberman criticized Eisenkot's campaign for "drinking votes" within their own political bloc.
- Lieberman voiced concerns over Eisenkot's approach to ultra-Orthodox conscription.
- Lieberman stated Yisrael Beiteinu will not join a coalition reliant on Arab parties.
- Lieberman warned Eisenkot's political inexperience could help Netanyahu.
- Lieberman suggested Eisenkot is driven by personal ambition.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, launched a sharp attack on former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, accusing him of planning to form a government with Benjamin Netanyahu after the upcoming elections. Lieberman alleged that Eisenkot's "big party" campaign is designed to "drink votes" from within their own bloc, rather than from opposing blocs, a move he claims violates prior agreements. He suggested Eisenkot aims to emerge as the largest party in their bloc to negotiate from a position of strength with Netanyahu.
Lieberman also expressed concern over Eisenkot's stance on the draft law for the ultra-Orthodox, fearing it would lead to a continuation of exemptions. He contrasted this with Yisrael Beiteinu's consistent position on universal conscription, stating the party refused to join a coalition in 2019 over the issue and would not compromise its principles.
Furthermore, Lieberman reiterated his firm opposition to any coalition dependent on Arab parties, citing statements from MKs Ofer Cassif and Yasser Hijrat as reasons for his stance. He explicitly stated Yisrael Beiteinu would not participate in a government relying on their support, directly or indirectly.
Concluding his remarks, Lieberman predicted Eisenkot seeks to establish a government with Netanyahu, Goldknopf, and Deri, potentially using a minority government scenario as leverage. He characterized Eisenkot's actions as driven by personal ambition rather than a genuine desire for change, drawing parallels to other former military chiefs who entered politics without sufficient experience.
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