Lieberman Signals Shift, Open to Compromise with Haredi Parties on Draft Law
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, has signaled a major shift, giving his approval for coalition talks with Haredi parties and indicating a willingness to compromise on the controversial draft law. Lieberman stated that the current political reality requires flexibility on all issues except for ending Benjamin Netanyahu's political career, preventing new elections, and avoiding a government dependent on Arab parties' abstentions. He warned that a minority government would lead to Netanyahu's stronger return.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman is open to negotiating with Haredi parties and compromising on the draft law.
- Lieberman set three non-negotiable conditions for coalition formation.
- He warned a minority government would empower Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Lieberman's shift reverses years of opposition to Haredi parties.
- Yaakov Asher welcomed the reported flexibility on the draft law issue.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has signaled a significant change in his political stance, indicating a willingness to negotiate with Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties, a move previously considered unlikely.
Lieberman explained in a statement that the current political reality necessitates difficult decisions and compromises. He outlined three non-negotiable conditions for coalition formation: ending the era of Benjamin Netanyahu, preventing further elections, and avoiding a government reliant on the abstention of the Joint List and Ra'am parties. However, on all other issues, including the contentious draft law, he believes compromise is possible and necessary.
"It hurts me, and I know it hurts many others. But in light of the challenges we face today, the national interest of the State of Israel and the people of Israel must come above all other considerations," Lieberman stated, acknowledging the personal difficulty of this shift.
He also warned against the formation of a minority government, predicting it would lead to Netanyahu's return with even greater political strength. Lieberman referenced the previous "change government" which lasted just over a year, followed by Netanyahu's return with a 64-seat majority.
Historically, Lieberman has been a staunch opponent of the Haredi parties and had pledged not to sit in a government with them. However, the recent election results and the difficulty in forming a government without Netanyahu have apparently altered his approach.
It is painful to think how much incitement and fratricidal hatred could have been avoided if the same flexibility had been shown in recent years."
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