Lieberman Warns of Post-Election 'Coup Attempt' by Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, warned of a "coup attempt" by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the upcoming elections, aiming to end Netanyahu's rule and that of the ultra-Orthodox parties. Lieberman predicted Netanyahu would not accept election results if he loses and proposed a universal conscription law with sanctions for draft dodgers. He also warned of severe international and economic repercussions if a "serving coalition" is not formed to achieve military victory in Iran.
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- Avigdor Lieberman warns of a post-election "coup attempt" by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Lieberman aims to end Netanyahu's era and the influence of ultra-Orthodox parties.
- He predicts Netanyahu will not accept election results if he loses.
- Lieberman proposes a universal conscription law and sanctions for draft dodgers.
- He warns of international isolation and economic sanctions if a "serving coalition" isn't formed.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, warned of a "real coup attempt" following the upcoming elections, speaking less than 24 hours before polls open. He stated his primary goal is to end the era of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the influence of ultra-Orthodox parties, ruling out any cooperation with Likud. Lieberman expressed confidence that if he is not the one to recommend a prime minister, "the heavens will fall on the earth." When asked who would be prime minister after October 28, Lieberman asserted it would be "one of three: Bennett, Gadi, or me."
Lieberman described Netanyahu as being in "complete hysteria" and preparing to delegitimize the democratic process, anticipating that the prime minister will not accept the election results due to his expected loss. He cited unusually high voter turnout abroad as a sign of an impending change, aiming to send "all the partners of the default government to the opposition for many years," particularly those who did not take responsibility for the October 7 failures.
Regarding national identity and the burden of military service, Lieberman called for a fundamental change, promising that the first law he would advance is a universal conscription law without quotas or exemptions. He proposed severe economic and criminal sanctions for draft dodgers, including the denial of benefits, housing and property tax discounts, driver's license revocation, travel bans, and halting funding for educational networks that do not teach core subjects, all to restore a national character inspired by Herzl and Jabotinsky.
Lieberman also warned of an unprecedented diplomatic crisis leading to international isolation, economic sanctions, and damage to citizens' savings and pensions, alongside a surge in the defense deficit. He emphasized the need for a "serving coalition" to achieve a decisive military victory and regime change in Iran. He definitively rejected cooperation with Arab parties, stating, "There will be no repeat elections, we will bring a solid majority and establish a Zionist coalition that will lead to security and growth."
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