Yisrael Beiteinu Won't Join Coalition With 'Terror Supporters,' Says Lieberman
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, announced his refusal to join a coalition government that includes Arab parties, calling them "supporters of terror." He cited past statements by Arab lawmakers, including support for South Africa's ICJ case against Israel and characterizing Hamas as a charity. Lieberman stated his party will not participate in such a coalition.
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- Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman will not join a coalition with Arab parties.
- Lieberman called Arab parties "supporters of terror" in a Facebook statement.
- He cited MK Ofer Cassif's support for South Africa's ICJ case against Israel.
- Lieberman also mentioned MK Yasser Hegrat's past comments on Hamas.
- He recalled MK Usama Saadi's dedication of election results to Palestinians.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, declared he will not join a coalition government that includes Arab parties, stating, "We will not enter a coalition with supporters of terror." He cited controversial statements made by Arab lawmakers as justification for his stance. Lieberman pointed to Knesset Member Ofer Cassif, who he said supported South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice and claimed the Israeli army engages in "terrorist activity" after October 7. He also referenced Knesset Member Yasser Hegrat of the Ra'am faction, who reportedly stated weeks before an election that Hamas is a charitable organization, not a terrorist one. Additionally, Lieberman recalled Usama Saadi of the Joint List dedicating election results on election night to "our people in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and occupied Jerusalem." Lieberman concluded, "Whoever wants to rely on supporters of terror, be my guest. The Yisrael Beiteinu party will not be there."
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