Lieberman Warns Against Minority Government, Predicts Netanyahu's Return
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, stated he will not support a minority government, warning it would be unstable and lead to Benjamin Netanyahu's return with 70 seats. He rejected reliance on Arab parties, advocating for a Zionist government. Lieberman also called for vote transfers from the opposing bloc to secure a victory for the "serving bloc" after October 7th.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman will not support a minority government, calling it a dangerous trap.
- Lieberman warned a minority government would collapse quickly, enabling Netanyahu's return.
- He insisted on forming a government solely from Zionist parties.
- Lieberman believes voters must shift mandates from the opposing bloc for victory.
- He refused to support any government relying on those who view Hamas as charitable.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, reiterated his refusal to support the formation of a minority government. Speaking on Radio 103FM, Lieberman warned that such a government, relying on the support of Arab parties, would be unstable and likely collapse quickly. He predicted this scenario would pave the way for Benjamin Netanyahu to return to power with a significant majority.
"A minority government is the most unstable thing, and such a government will not last long. Within a short time, it will return to elections, and you will bring back Bibi and his associates with 70 seats," Lieberman stated. He firmly rejected the possibility of forming a government dependent on Arab parties, emphasizing his desire for a "Zionist government, solely from Zionist parties." He described discussions about a minority government as a "dangerous trap."
Lieberman argued that the path to deciding the election outcome involves shifting votes from the opposing bloc, not just strengthening one party within the opposition. He believes that since October 7th, the Israeli public has moved to the right, and to ensure victory for the "serving bloc" over the "evading bloc," three to four mandates must be transferred between blocs.
Concluding his remarks, Lieberman reaffirmed his stance: he will not support a government that relies on those who define Hamas as a charitable organization. "Therefore, whoever wants to rely on those who define Hamas as a charitable organization, let them do so. I will not," he declared.
