Lieberman's Election Banner Removed Amidst Coalition Rumors
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Avigdor Lieberman announced plans to form a government with ultra-Orthodox parties in exchange for a revised conscription law, ironically as his election banner against them was removed. His party's platform previously vowed to end Haredi rule and oppose their draft evasion. Lieberman previously opposed minority governments reliant on Arab parties but now suggests flexibility on issues like the draft law, prioritizing national interest.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman announced forming a government with Haredi parties for a "soft" conscription law.
- Lieberman's election banner promising not to sit with Haredi parties was removed.
- His X account still shows a promise to end Haredi rule and oppose draft evasion.
- He previously opposed minority governments relying on the Joint List and Ra'am.
- Lieberman now indicates willingness to compromise on the conscription law for national interest.
In an ironic turn of events, Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, announced on Friday his intention to form a government with ultra-Orthodox parties, contingent on a "soft" conscription law. Coincidentally, a large election banner featuring Lieberman was taken down from one of the city's towers on the same day. The banner prominently displayed one of Lieberman's key campaign promises: "We will die and not enlist," a slogan against the ultra-Orthodox draft evasion, and a pledge not to sit with the Haredi parties.
Lieberman's official X account still features a promise to "put an end to Haredi rule," accompanied by a picture of Netanyahu with Haredi Knesset members holding a sign that reads, "We will die and not enlist." This stands in stark contrast to his recent statements.
In a briefing last Monday, Lieberman outlined clear boundaries: ending the "Netanyahu era," avoiding further elections, and refusing to form a government relying on the abstention of the Joint List and Ra'am. He reiterated his firm opposition to a minority government dependent on these parties, stating Yisrael Beiteinu would vote against it.
However, Lieberman acknowledged the need for compromise on other issues, including the sensitive conscription law. He stated that while this is difficult, "the national interest of the State of Israel and the people of Israel must stand above all other considerations." This suggests a potential shift in his stance regarding coalition negotiations with the Haredi parties.
