Lieberman Slams 'Defeatist' Minority Government, Calls Eisenkot 'Gantz 2'
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, declared a minority government a "message of defeat" and criticized Gadi Eisenkot's campaign as "friendly fire." Lieberman believes the focus should be on winning the October 27th election and achieving high voter turnout. He also called for electoral reform to ensure a clear prime minister is chosen on election day.
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- Avigdor Lieberman called a minority government a "message of defeat" and unacceptable.
- Lieberman criticized Gadi Eisenkot's campaign, calling it "friendly fire" and "Gantz 2."
- Lieberman stated his focus is winning the October 27th election, not the premiership.
- He urged high voter turnout and strategic voting for specific parties.
- Lieberman called for electoral reform to clarify who becomes prime minister.
- He accused Ofer Winter of misleading the public regarding coalitions and evasion laws.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, stated on Friday that a minority government "sends a message of defeat" and should be avoided at all costs. He criticized Gadi Eisenkot's campaign, which encourages voting for larger parties, calling it "friendly fire." Lieberman clarified that for him, the premiership is an option, not an obsession, and the immediate focus must be on winning the upcoming election on October 27th.
Lieberman argued that Eisenkot's campaign does not shift votes between blocs but only within the "serving bloc." He also referenced White House briefings about pressure on a "Bibi-Gadi government" and reports of close communication between Eisenkot and the ultra-Orthodox parties, interpreting this as preparation for a "Gadi Bibi government," which he equates to "Gantz 2."
He emphasized the importance of achieving a high national voter turnout, suggesting that if over 76% vote and focus their ballots on one of four specific parties, "we've done it." Lieberman expressed confidence in reaching 62 Knesset seats, stating he is familiar with all the models.
Regarding Ofer Winter, Lieberman said he last spoke with him a year and a half ago. He called Winter a mature individual but accused him of misleading the public by discussing the conscription law and a coalition with Bibi, who he claims led evasion laws, and with Goldknopf and Der'i.
Lieberman concluded by calling for a change in the electoral system, noting that the current method leaves uncertainty about who will be prime minister after elections. He expressed a desire for clarity on October 27th, ensuring the "serving bloc" has a solid leader.
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