Lieberman Stalls Political Talks, Refuses to Join Netanyahu or Arab Parties
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Avigdor Lieberman is refusing to join coalition talks after the election, rejecting a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu and one supported by Arab parties. He has also ceased communication with potential partners Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot. Lieberman's political maneuvering aimed to position himself as an alternative to Netanyahu, but this strategy appears to have faltered. He is reportedly waiting for the political situation to develop, possibly due to concerns about a security escalation.
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- Avigdor Lieberman is refusing to join coalition talks after the election.
- Lieberman rejects serving in a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu.
- He also refuses to form a government supported by Arab parties.
- Lieberman has cut off contact with Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot.
- He reportedly prefers Gadi Eisenkot to explore coalition possibilities alone.
- Lieberman is waiting for the political situation to develop, possibly due to security concerns.
Following the election results, Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, is not rushing into political negotiations. According to a Channel 12 report, Lieberman rejects serving in a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu and refuses to form a government that relies on the support of Arab parties. In the immediate aftermath of the election, he has cut off contact with Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, ignoring calls from his bloc's partners. Lieberman's current stance is far from his campaign goals; he aimed to establish himself as an alternative to Netanyahu but shifted focus to preserving his party's strength as Bennett gained votes at his expense. His attempt to weaken the Likud party also failed, with the party remaining the largest in the Knesset. Lieberman does not intend to join Netanyahu's camp and reportedly prefers Eisenkot to explore coalition possibilities alone. He also finds the current possibility of replacing the Knesset speaker unfeasible. Sources close to Lieberman believe a security escalation could complicate the political situation, leading him to prefer waiting for now.
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