Lieberman Defends Compromise on Haredi Draft, Rules Out Left-Wing Alliances
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman defended his party's willingness to compromise on drafting Haredi men, stating it does not mean abandoning principles. He criticized those who oppose his approach, suggesting they prefer a government reliant on Arab parties. Lieberman aims to prevent further elections and end the Netanyahu era by making difficult decisions.
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- Avigdor Lieberman stated readiness for compromise on Haredi draft does not mean abandoning principles.
- Lieberman criticized opponents of his compromise efforts, linking them to favoring Arab party alliances.
- He aims to prevent further elections and end the Netanyahu era through difficult decisions.
- Lieberman affirmed Yisrael Beiteinu is not trying to obstruct anyone and upholds conscription principles.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, responded to criticism regarding his willingness to compromise on the issue of drafting Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men into the military. In a lengthy statement, Lieberman asserted that "readiness for compromise does not mean abandoning values and principles." He argued that those criticizing his attempts to reach understandings with the Haredi parties are the same individuals who prefer forming a government reliant on the Islamist Ra'am party and the Joint List, an outcome he vowed would not happen.
Lieberman stated that in the current political reality, to prevent further elections and end the Netanyahu era, difficult decisions and resolutions on flexible issues are unavoidable. He emphasized that his party is not trying to obstruct anyone and has not relinquished the principle of conscription. The statement comes amid ongoing coalition negotiations following recent elections, where the composition of a potential government and the inclusion of Haredi parties remain key sticking points.
