Lieberman Cuts Ties With Anti-Netanyahu Bloc Leaders Amid Coalition Talks
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, is refusing to join a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu or one supported by Arab parties. He has also cut contact with other anti-Netanyahu bloc leaders, including Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot. Lieberman is waiting for political developments rather than making new commitments.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman refuses to join a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Lieberman will not join a government relying on Arab party support.
- Lieberman has cut contact with fellow opposition leaders Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot.
- Lieberman is not currently pursuing replacing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
- Lieberman prefers to wait for political developments before committing to a move.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, is reportedly distancing himself from other leaders in the bloc opposing Benjamin Netanyahu, refusing to answer calls from Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot following the recent elections. Lieberman has set two non-negotiable conditions for participating in the next government: he will not join a government led by Netanyahu, nor will he be part of a government reliant on the support of Arab parties.
According to a report by Channel 12 News, Lieberman is currently not engaging in direct negotiations with his anti-Netanyahu bloc partners. He has reportedly cut contact with Bennett and Eisenkot, not returning their phone calls. The report suggests that if any opposition leader is to join Netanyahu, Lieberman would prefer it to be Gadi Eisenkot.
In addition to his refusal to join Netanyahu, Lieberman does not currently see a practical possibility of replacing the current Knesset Speaker, Amir Ohana, within the existing political landscape, although other opposition figures are exploring this option. Given his stated conditions regarding cooperation with Netanyahu and Arab parties, Lieberman has decided to wait and observe developments rather than commit to any new political move at this time.
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