Lieberman Cuts Ties With Change Bloc, Refuses Minority Government Role
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, has distanced himself from the "change bloc" and political negotiations, refusing to join a minority government. He has set red lines against joining a Netanyahu-led government or one supported by Arab parties. Lieberman is reportedly not responding to calls from his bloc partners and believes a security escalation might resolve the political stalemate.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman refuses to join a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Lieberman will not support a government reliant on Arab parties.
- Lieberman has cut contact with "change bloc" partners like Bennett and Eisenkot.
- He believes a security escalation may resolve the political deadlock.
- Lieberman sees no practical way to replace the current Knesset Speaker.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, is maintaining distance from political negotiations following the recent elections, reportedly setting two firm red lines. According to a Channel 12 News report, Lieberman will not join a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he has previously accused of treason. He also categorically rejects forming a government that would be supported by Arab parties.
Sources close to Lieberman emphasize that he does not intend to be the "61st finger" or the one to switch allegiance to Netanyahu's bloc. They suggest it would be preferable for Gadi Eisenkot to make such a move alone. The report also indicates that the day after the elections, Lieberman actively severed all contact with his "change bloc" partners, including Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, and is not responding to their calls.
Despite discussions within the political system about a no-confidence vote or a swift move to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, Lieberman sees no practical possibility of replacing the speaker with the current parliamentary composition. His associates believe that a security escalation is the most likely catalyst to break the current political deadlock, leading him to adopt a waiting strategy and avoid hasty actions.
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