Lieberman Willing to Compromise on Conscription Law for Stable Government
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman is willing to compromise on the conscription law to form a stable government and prevent Benjamin Netanyahu's return. He opposes a minority government relying on the Joint or United Lists and aims to avoid new elections. Lieberman stated national interest supersedes personal objections, even on difficult issues like conscription, and denied discussing a premiership rotation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman will compromise on the conscription law to form a stable government.
- Lieberman aims to prevent Benjamin Netanyahu's return to power.
- He opposes a minority government supported by the Joint or United Lists.
- The Yisrael Beiteinu leader wants to avoid new elections.
- Lieberman stated national interest is paramount, even on painful issues.
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, announced his readiness to make concessions on the conscription law, despite personal opposition, stating that national interest necessitates overcoming disagreements to form a stable government and prevent Benjamin Netanyahu's return to power. Lieberman emphasized that national responsibility requires difficult decisions and painful compromises. He outlined three core principles during a briefing last Monday: ending the Netanyahu era, avoiding new elections, and rejecting a government reliant on the support or abstention of the Joint List or United List, against which he will vote. He believes a minority government would be short-lived and could ultimately lead to Netanyahu's return with a majority for an additional four years. Lieberman indicated flexibility on key issues, including the conscription law, acknowledging the personal difficulty but prioritizing Israel's national interest and the Jewish people above all else. He also denied discussing any rotation of the premiership with any party, stating he had not spoken about the matter with anyone.
