Israel Beiteinu MK Admits 'Obsession' is Ousting Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Member of Knesset Oded Forer of Yisrael Beiteinu declared the party's "obsession" is to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking on 103FM, Forer expressed confidence in his party and three other opposition factions winning over 61 seats in the 2026 elections. He stated that while Avigdor Lieberman is his preferred candidate for prime minister, the main goal is to replace the current government. Forer also asserted that the Israeli public, not U.S. President Donald Trump, will determine the next government.
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- Yisrael Beiteinu MK Oded Forer stated the party's "obsession" is to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office.
- Forer expressed confidence that Yisrael Beiteinu and three other opposition parties will win over 61 seats in the 2026 elections.
- He believes party chairman Avigdor Lieberman is the most suitable candidate for prime minister.
- Forer stressed that replacing the current government is the primary objective, not necessarily Lieberman's premiership.
- He asserted that the Israeli public, not U.S. President Donald Trump, will decide the country's next government.
- Forer wished Benny Gantz success following his withdrawal from the upcoming elections.
Member of Knesset Oded Forer of the Yisrael Beiteinu party stated that the party's primary goal is to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office, describing this as their "obsession." Forer, a former Minister of Agriculture, was interviewed on 103FM ahead of the 2026 elections. He declined to comment directly on Benny Gantz's withdrawal from the upcoming elections, wishing him success and stating he would leave all interpretations to others.
Forer clarified that Yisrael Beiteinu's main objective is to win the elections and form a "Zionist government" with four other parties opposing the current government, aiming for a combined majority of over 61 seats. He expressed confidence in achieving this, rejecting negative scenarios and emphasizing the need to mobilize voters. He outlined his vision for the next government, including enacting a universal draft law, establishing a state inquiry commission, and enacting a constitution.
Regarding the potential candidate for prime minister, Forer indicated that while the decision would be made jointly by the four opposition parties, he personally believes party chairman Avigdor Lieberman is the most suitable candidate. However, he stressed that replacing the current government is the paramount goal, not necessarily Lieberman's premiership. He dismissed the idea that public support for Gadi Eisenkot indicated a different preference, explaining that voters choose parties, and parties then select the prime minister.
Forer also addressed comments attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting Trump favors Netanyahu because he complies with his demands. He asserted that an Israeli prime minister must prioritize national interests, even over U.S. requests, referencing past Israeli actions like the bombing of an Iraqi nuclear reactor without U.S. consultation. Forer concluded that the Israeli public, not the U.S. president, will decide the country's next government.
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