Lieberman Sets Red Lines, Refuses to Join Netanyahu or Arab Party-Backed Government
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman is refusing to join a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu or one dependent on Arab party support, limiting options for the "change bloc." Lieberman is also not responding to calls from Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot as he waits for political developments. His political standing has weakened post-election, with the Likud remaining the largest party and Bennett gaining strength.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman will not join a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Lieberman also refuses to join a government backed by Arab parties.
- He is not responding to calls from Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot.
- Lieberman's political influence has waned following the election results.
- Associates fear a security escalation could further complicate the situation.
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman is not responding to calls from Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, preferring to wait for political developments rather than join efforts to form a government, according to Channel 12 News. Lieberman has established two "red lines": he will not join a government headed by Benjamin Netanyahu, nor will he agree to a government relying on the support of Arab parties. These conditions significantly limit the options for the "change bloc," which is struggling to assemble a coalition.
Politically, the election results have not benefited Lieberman as he had hoped. His aim to weaken the Likud and position himself as an alternative to Netanyahu has not materialized, with the Likud remaining the largest party. Meanwhile, Naftali Bennett has seen his political standing strengthen, while Lieberman faces questions about his own political influence.
Sources close to Lieberman suggest he would prefer Gadi Eisenkot to join Netanyahu's bloc and does not see a viable path to replacing the Knesset speaker in the current configuration. His associates are concerned that a security escalation could further complicate the political landscape, leading Lieberman to adopt a waiting strategy for now.
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