Likud MK Accuses Lieberman of Instability, Urges Eisenkot to Join Unity Government
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Boaz Bismuth, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, accused Avigdor Lieberman of causing political instability and compromising principles for government positions. Bismuth urged Gadi Eisenkot to join a unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu, offering him senior roles. He also addressed US aid, stating it was coordinated and aligned with Israel's goal of strategic partnership.
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- MK Boaz Bismuth accused Avigdor Lieberman of causing political instability and compromising principles.
- Bismuth urged Gadi Eisenkot to join a unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Bismuth offered Eisenkot senior ministerial portfolios to achieve stability and unity.
- Bismuth stated that any halt in US aid was coordinated and not surprising.
- Bismuth referenced Netanyahu's goal for Israel to become a strategic partner, not aid recipient.
Boaz Bismuth, Chairman of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and a Likud member, criticized Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman Avigdor Lieberman in an interview on Friday. Bismuth accused Lieberman of causing ongoing political instability since 2019, claiming he has broken promises to his voters and is willing to compromise his principles for a government position. Bismuth characterized Lieberman's political legacy as undermining national stability.
Bismuth also directly addressed Gadi Eisenkot, urging him to join a unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. He emphasized that the Likud party is not boycotting any faction and offered Eisenkot significant ministerial portfolios to achieve the stability and unity the Israeli public desires. Bismuth suggested that Lieberman and Bennett believe they are superior to Eisenkot.
Additionally, Bismuth commented on American aid, stating that any potential halt in assistance was coordinated and not surprising. He referenced Prime Minister Netanyahu's past statements about Israel aiming to transition from aid recipient to a full strategic partner with extensive defense deals.
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