Lieberman Warns Netanyahu May Seek Rescue From Rival Bloc
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling for the end of his political career as he approaches his 77th birthday. Lieberman accused Netanyahu of weakness and of planning to form a unity government with parties from the opposing bloc to ensure his survival. He warned potential partners against joining such a coalition and urged his own bloc's parties to maximize voter turnout for a decisive win.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman called for an end to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political career.
- Lieberman accused Netanyahu of weakness and becoming a hostage to certain groups.
- He warned Netanyahu might seek a unity government with parties from the rival bloc.
- Lieberman cautioned potential coalition partners against joining Netanyahu.
- He urged four specific parties to unite and boost voter turnout for victory.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the premier's 77th birthday this week. Lieberman called for an end to Netanyahu's political career, asserting that the prime minister has weakened and is attempting to secure his political survival by forming a unity government after the upcoming elections.
"The end of the Netanyahu era," Lieberman stated, adding, "This week Bibi will turn 77, and the election results must mean the end of his era in Israeli politics." He accused Netanyahu of losing his political independence and becoming a "hostage" to draft dodgers and anarchists who harm the settlement enterprise and undermine Israel's support base globally, particularly in the United States. Lieberman claimed Netanyahu's weakness is making Israel itself weak, leading to a chaotic reality of instability and uncertainty for the state and its citizens.
Lieberman then shifted to a potential post-election scenario, suggesting Netanyahu is counting on a party from the opposing bloc to join him in a unity government. "He understands this and is counting heavily on a unity government, where someone from the serving bloc will come to save him. He will promise half the kingdom and more, but as always, in the end, he will cheat," Lieberman warned.
He also directed a message to potential future coalition partners, cautioning them against joining a Netanyahu-led government, even with significant political concessions. Lieberman urged the leaders of the four parties he defines as part of the "serving bloc" to present a unified message to voters, focusing on increasing turnout and voting only for one of those four parties to ensure victory.
