Lieberman Slams Trump, Netanyahu Over US Support
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing Trump of using Netanyahu as a "puppet" to influence Israel. Lieberman also vowed to make universal military conscription a top priority for the next government, citing record draft evasion rates.
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- Avigdor Lieberman accused Donald Trump of using Benjamin Netanyahu as a "puppet" to manage Israel.
- Lieberman stated Trump's support for Netanyahu serves U.S. interests in Israeli decision-making.
- The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman cited record levels of draft evasion from the IDF.
- Lieberman vowed to prioritize a universal conscription law for the next government.
- He declared that everyone would be drafted without exception.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, following the American president's declaration of support for Netanyahu. Lieberman claimed that Trump's endorsement stems from a desire to maintain influence over Israeli decision-making, stating, "President Trump finds it very convenient to manage Israel with a 'puppet Bibi'."
Beyond the political and diplomatic criticism, Lieberman also addressed the issue of Haredi enlistment in the military, citing what he called record levels of draft evasion. "We are suddenly seeing that the rate of evasion from the IDF has broken all records, we cannot continue like this," he said.
Lieberman declared his intention to make universal military conscription a top priority for the next government, should he have the opportunity to advance such a measure. "The first law in the next government, what I intend to pass, is a conscription law for everyone. There will be no exemptions and no targets, everyone without exception," he stated.
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