Journalist Urges Lieberman to Compromise for Government Formation
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
Israeli journalist Judy Shalom Nir-Moses urged Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman to compromise on ultra-Orthodox army enlistment to form a new government. She believes a stable government is crucial for Israel's complex situation and international standing. Nir-Moses acknowledged the difficulty but stressed the need for change, expressing confidence Lieberman can find a balanced solution.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Journalist Judy Shalom Nir-Moses urged Avigdor Lieberman to compromise for government formation.
- Nir-Moses finds the exemption of ultra-Orthodox men from military service unacceptable.
- She stated that forming a government without ultra-Orthodox parties is likely impossible.
- The journalist noted Israel's worsening international perception and leadership's role.
- Nir-Moses believes Lieberman can find a balanced solution on enlistment.
- Lieberman made a statement on November 6 regarding a compromise on ultra-Orthodox enlistment.
Israeli journalist and broadcaster Judy Shalom Nir-Moses has called on Yisrael Beiteinu party leader Avigdor Lieberman to demonstrate political flexibility to form a new government and extricate the country from its current crisis. Her commentary comes amid Lieberman's own statement on November 6 regarding a potential compromise on the issue of ultra-Orthodox enlistment in the army.
Nir-Moses stated that the conscription of the ultra-Orthodox remains a fundamental issue for her, expressing distress over the burden carried by reservists and their families while a significant portion of the Haredi population does not serve. She highlighted the ongoing anxiety of parents, the toll on families, and the loss of young lives, contrasting it with the minimal presence of ultra-Orthodox individuals in the military. The journalist also criticized state funding that perpetuates this situation.
Despite her personal stance, Nir-Moses acknowledged the urgent need for a stable government given Israel's complex situation. "I know from many years of experience that politics is the art of compromise," she wrote, recognizing that forming a government might be impossible without the ultra-Orthodox parties. She noted that this reality must be considered.
Reporting from New York, Nir-Moses observed a different international perception of events in Israel, suggesting that global opinion is worsening due to factors beyond antisemitism. She believes Israeli leadership bears responsibility for the country's international isolation, citing the global attention to the Middle East conflict and statements made by Israeli ministers.
Nir-Moses urged Lieberman to prioritize changing the government and establishing a stable coalition, advising him to disregard distractions. She acknowledged the difficulty of compromising on an issue important to both of them but stressed that the primary goal is to replace the current government. She expressed confidence that Lieberman could find a balanced solution regarding ultra-Orthodox enlistment, leading to a fairer distribution of national responsibilities.
