Longtime Likud Voter Switches Allegiance to Avigdor Lieberman
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
A voter who has supported the Likud party for decades announced he will vote for Avigdor Lieberman in the upcoming elections, citing disillusionment with the current right-wing discourse. He is particularly concerned about draft evasion and believes Lieberman's leadership is crucial for Israel's security. The author highlighted his long personal and professional history with Lieberman, noting his prescient warnings about Hamas.
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- A voter is switching from Likud to Avigdor Lieberman due to concerns over draft evasion.
- The author cites the October 7 Hamas attack as a turning point for national security.
- He has known Lieberman for nearly 50 years and served with him in government.
- Lieberman's past warnings about Hamas were reportedly ignored by officials.
- The author believes Lieberman will strengthen Israel's security and governance.
A voter who has cast ballots in 18 Israeli elections since 1977, and previously supported the Likud party, announced he will vote for Avigdor Lieberman in the upcoming Knesset elections. The author, whose mother was the late MK Geulah Cohen, stated this is the first time he faces a difficult choice, as he seeks a party aligned with his lifelong right-wing ideology.
He expressed disillusionment with certain elements within the right-wing camp, citing a reluctance to condemn nationalist crime, attempts to undermine the justice system, and particularly the justification of widespread draft evasion. The author believes this evasion, especially after the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, threatens Israel's existence and can no longer be tolerated.
The author highlighted his long acquaintance with Avigdor Lieberman, dating back nearly 50 years to their time at Hebrew University. They later served together in the Knesset and government, with both heading the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee at different times. The author recalled Lieberman's tenure as Transportation Minister and his own time as Deputy Foreign Minister under Lieberman.
He also noted Lieberman's role as Defense Minister, where his warnings about Hamas were reportedly dismissed by the cabinet and security officials, a foresight that proved accurate after the October 7 attacks. The author praised Lieberman's resilience as a Russian immigrant and his consistent advocacy for Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria, while also opposing Palestinian Authority isolation efforts and religious dictates.
Despite Lieberman's wife and daughter leading religious lives, he opposes state funding for draft evaders. The author believes Lieberman's firm stance on national principles and his responsible approach make him the ideal leader to strengthen Israel's security and enhance the government's decision-making capabilities during challenging times.
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