Lieberman Defends Compromise on Haredi Draft Law, Rejects Arab Parties
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Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, defended his willingness to compromise with Haredi parties on the draft law, aiming to prevent new elections and end Benjamin Netanyahu's rule. He rejected forming a government reliant on Arab parties like Ra'am and the Joint List, citing security concerns. Lieberman suggested his 2018 draft law, adjusted for post-October 7 realities, could be a basis for agreement, while denying personal ambition for the premiership.
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- Avigdor Lieberman is willing to compromise on the Haredi draft law to prevent elections.
- Lieberman rejects forming a government with Arab parties Ra'am and the Joint List.
- He believes his 2018 draft law can be a basis for agreement on conscription.
- Lieberman denies seeking the premiership out of personal ambition.
- He accuses critics of conspiracy theories and racist undertones.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has pushed back against criticism regarding his willingness to reach understandings with Haredi parties on the draft law. Lieberman stated that his readiness for compromise is aimed at preventing further elections and ending Benjamin Netanyahu's tenure as prime minister. He emphasized that he has not abandoned the principle of conscription and suggested that a draft law he advanced in 2018 could serve as a basis for agreement.
Lieberman criticized commentators and journalists, accusing them of fabricating malicious motives and conspiracies, sometimes with racist undertones. He contrasted their criticism of his outreach to Haredi parties with their alleged support for a government reliant on the Arab parties Ra'am and the Joint List. Lieberman explicitly stated he would not support such a government, which he believes would harm security and return Netanyahu to power.
He reiterated that compromise does not mean abandoning principles, and dialogue does not erase red lines. Regarding the Haredi draft issue, Lieberman affirmed his belief in a universal draft law but acknowledged the need to explore agreements based on past proposals, especially after the events of October 7. He referenced his 2018 draft law, developed with the IDF and defense establishment, as a potential foundation, though it would require adjustments.
Lieberman also highlighted his past efforts to improve the status of soldiers, including a 50% increase in conscript pay when he was Finance Minister and the "Dimensions for Studies" program. He denied acting out of personal ambition for the premiership, stating his focus is solely on the good of the state and its people, and that he has consistently rejected offers from the "other side" since 2019.
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