Lieberman Accuses Netanyahu of Treason, Demands Criminal Probe
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Avigdor Lieberman accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of treason and demanded a criminal investigation into him. Lieberman cited a strained relationship between political and military leadership and alleged Netanyahu is trying to delegitimize election results. Despite the accusations, Lieberman expressed optimism about an election "turnaround" and forming a new government, pointing to high voter turnout abroad as a sign of change.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of treason and demanded a criminal investigation.
- Lieberman cited a "murky" relationship between political and military leadership regarding Iran.
- He warned of Netanyahu's alleged efforts to delegitimize election results, risking civil war.
- Lieberman expressed optimism about an election "turnaround" and forming a new government.
- He pointed to high voter turnout among Israelis abroad as a sign of change.
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of treason against the State of Israel. Speaking on 103fm radio, Lieberman stated that he would approach the Attorney General that day to demand a criminal investigation into Netanyahu for alleged treason.
Lieberman further claimed that there is an unprecedentedly "murky" relationship between the military and political leadership, attributing this to Netanyahu's "miscalculation" regarding Iran. He asserted that any action with the potential to lead Israel into war or a broad conflict requires a government discussion and decision, implying Netanyahu bypasses this. Lieberman also warned of Netanyahu's alleged efforts to delegitimize the Central Elections Committee and election results, even at the cost of internal conflict, civil war, and the state's dismantling.
Despite his harsh accusations, Lieberman expressed optimism about an impending political "turnaround." He stated his primary goal in the upcoming elections is to end the "Netanyahu era" and the influence of the Haredi parties. Lieberman believes that his party, along with three others, can form a stable coalition and government.
He cited a nearly 90% voter turnout among Israelis abroad, significantly higher than the usual 60-65%, as evidence of a strong desire for change. Lieberman interprets Netanyahu's "hysteria" and alleged attempts to drag the country into war as signs that the Prime Minister knows he is facing defeat.
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