Report: Lieberman in Secret Talks with Haredi Parties on PM Role
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Avigdor Lieberman's team held secret talks with Haredi parties during the election campaign, proposing he become Prime Minister in exchange for advancing draft exemption legislation. This comes after Lieberman recently signaled a willingness to compromise on the draft law and cooperate with Haredi parties. His stated aim is to form a 61-seat government without Arab parties and without a premiership rotation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman's team held secret talks with Haredi parties during the election campaign.
- The reported deal involves Lieberman becoming Prime Minister with Haredi support.
- Haredi parties seek a draft exemption law and freeze on draft dodger arrests.
- Lieberman recently expressed openness to compromise on the draft law.
- He aims to form a government without Arab parties and premiership rotation.
A special team operating on behalf of Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman has been engaged in secret discussions with senior figures from Haredi parties for months, according to a report by Yoeli Barim on Channel 13. These contacts reportedly began during the election campaign, prior to the results being known. The team included Avi Abuhatzira, Lieberman's Haredi advisor.
The core of the dramatic political proposal discussed was Lieberman serving as the next Prime Minister with the support of the Haredi parties. In return, the Haredi parties would seek an immediate freeze on arrests of Haredi draft dodgers and legislation for a draft exemption law without sanctions. This potential arrangement could significantly alter the political landscape, though no binding agreement has been reported at this stage.
The revelation comes just a day after Lieberman publicly stated his willingness to compromise on the draft law issue and explore cooperation with Haredi parties, a shift from his stance during the election campaign. Lieberman has emphasized his goal of forming a government with 61 Knesset members without relying on Arab parties, and his opposition to a rotation in the premiership.
