Lieberman Refuses Netanyahu, Arab Parties, Seeks to Wait Out Election Stalemate
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman will not join Benjamin Netanyahu or form a government backed by Arab parties following the inconclusive election results. He has also ceased contact with Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot. Lieberman's campaign failed to achieve its goals, and he is now opting to wait out the political stalemate, anticipating that a security escalation could further complicate matters.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman refuses to join Benjamin Netanyahu or Arab party-backed government.
- Lieberman cut contact with Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot after elections.
- Lieberman's campaign to be Netanyahu alternative and dismantle Likud failed.
- Likud emerged as the largest party in the Knesset following the election.
- Lieberman is waiting for political developments, possibly due to security concerns.
Following the inconclusive election results, Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman has established two red lines for future political maneuvering, according to reports from "Hamahdura Hamerkazit." Lieberman stated he will not join Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he has previously accused of treason, nor will he form a government supported by Arab parties.
The day after the election, Lieberman has cut off contact with Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, not answering calls from potential bloc partners. Lieberman's campaign began with him positioning himself as an alternative to the Prime Minister, but he ended it far from his initial goals. Bennett gained votes at Lieberman's expense, and Lieberman's strategy to dismantle the Likud party failed, as the Likud emerged as the largest party in the Knesset.
Lieberman is unwilling to be the one to switch blocs to join Netanyahu and prefers Eisenkot to make such a move independently. He also sees no possibility of replacing the current Knesset Speaker within the existing political composition. Sources close to Lieberman believe a security escalation could lead to a political deadlock, prompting his decision to wait.
Lieberman's campaign aimed to present him as an alternative to Netanyahu, but he struggled to gain traction. His strategy of weakening the Likud party did not materialize, and the party secured the most seats in the election. Lieberman's current stance indicates a preference for a waiting game amidst the political uncertainty.
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