Lieberman Hints at Maneuvering Room for Government Formation
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman suggested that a stable government can be formed without new elections, despite the current political deadlock. He ruled out cooperation with Ra'am and the Joint List but left the door open for potential alliances with Haredi parties. Lieberman also reiterated his refusal to join a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. Separately, Joint List Chairman Yousef Jabareen stated his party would not join a coalition without recognition of Palestinian independence but saw a chance to unseat Netanyahu.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman believes a stable government can be formed without new elections.
- Lieberman ruled out cooperation with Ra'am and the Joint List.
- Lieberman reiterated his refusal to sit in a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Lieberman did not rule out cooperation with Haredi parties.
- Yousef Jabareen said his party won't join a coalition without Palestinian independence recognition.
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman stated on Tuesday that despite the election results, a stable government can still be formed without the need for further elections. "We must prevent additional elections," Lieberman wrote on X, adding that "in the current political situation, there is enough room for maneuvering, and with proper navigation, a functioning and stable government can be quickly established without Ra'am and the Joint List."
Lieberman's remarks follow a briefing to journalists where he outlined red lines for government formation. He reiterated his refusal to sit in a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu, even if offered a rotation for the prime minister position, and ruled out a minority government supported by Arab parties. Notably, he refrained from explicitly ruling out cooperation with the Haredi parties, a departure from his pre-election stances.
This omission leaves open the possibility of forming a government that includes Shas and United Torah Judaism alongside the "change bloc" parties. Lieberman explained in his briefing that he would not object to partners who accept his principles, including the conscription law.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Joint List Yousef Jabareen told CNN that his party would not join a coalition unless the new government recognizes Palestinian rights to independence. However, he also indicated an opportunity to oust Netanyahu.
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