Ex-Party Official Slams Lieberman's Potential Haredi Coalition Deal
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Attorney Shvut Ra'anan criticized Avigdor Lieberman's potential deal to form a government with ultra-Orthodox parties, accusing him of betraying values for power. Lieberman had previously stated opposition to minority governments relying on Arab parties' abstentions but indicated flexibility on the conscription law for national interest. Ra'anan warned Lieberman's actions would lead to his political downfall.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Attorney Shvut Ra'anan condemned Avigdor Lieberman's potential coalition with Haredi parties.
- Ra'anan accused Lieberman of betraying values and compromising national security for power.
- Lieberman previously opposed minority governments dependent on Arab parties' abstentions.
- Lieberman expressed willingness to compromise on the conscription law for national interest.
- Ra'anan warned Lieberman's actions would lead to his political erasure.
Attorney Shvut Ra'anan, who recently resigned from the "Reservists Party," sharply criticized Avigdor Lieberman's announcement regarding the formation of a government with ultra-Orthodox parties. Lieberman reportedly offered a "soft conscription law" in exchange for their support. Ra'anan accused Lieberman of betraying the values he was elected on, prioritizing power over principles, and compromising national security and the state's long-term viability. She warned that such a move would lead to their political erasure and that "we will not forgive."
Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, had previously outlined three clear conditions for government formation: ending the "Netanyahu era," avoiding further elections, and not relying on the abstention of the Joint List and Ra'am parties. He reiterated his strong opposition to a minority government dependent on these parties' abstentions, stating Yisrael Beiteinu would vote against it.
However, Lieberman also indicated a willingness to compromise on other issues, including the conscription law, for the sake of national interest. He acknowledged that this concession would be difficult but necessary given the current challenges facing Israel. The article also references a separate statement from a right-wing figure suggesting Netanyahu should step down.
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