Lieberman Rules Out Haredi Parties, Demands Full Draft Law
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman stated his party will not join a government with Haredi parties, demanding they spend two terms in political opposition. He also opposes a minority government supported by Arab lawmakers, even to keep Benjamin Netanyahu as Prime Minister temporarily. Lieberman insists on a full draft law for all, with no exemptions for Torah students, and plans to advance religion-state reforms.
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- Avigdor Lieberman stated his party will not sit with Haredi parties, demanding they face political wilderness.
- Lieberman opposes a minority government supported by Arab lawmakers, even for a transitional Netanyahu premiership.
- Yisrael Beiteinu demands a full draft law for all, with no exemptions for Torah scholars.
- Lieberman plans to advance reforms on religion and state issues.
- The interview took place eight days before the 2026 elections.
With eight days remaining until the 2026 elections, Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman stated in a comprehensive interview with Kikar HaShabbat that his party will not sit in a government with Haredi parties. He asserted that these parties need to spend at least two terms in the political wilderness. Lieberman also explained his firm opposition to forming a minority government supported by Arab Knesset members, even if it means Benjamin Netanyahu remains Prime Minister for a transition period.
Lieberman clarified that he would not join a government without a full conscription law applicable to both Jews and Arabs, with zero exemptions for Torah scholars. He presented reforms he intends to advance concerning religion and state issues.
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