Lieberman Defends Shift on Haredi Parties Amid Criticism
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, defended his decision to engage with Haredi parties after ending his boycott. He criticized detractors, accusing them of attributing malicious motives and preferring a government reliant on Ra'am and the Joint List. Lieberman stated he would not allow a government that harms security or brings Netanyahu back to power, stressing the need for difficult decisions to prevent new elections.
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- Avigdor Lieberman defended engaging with Haredi parties after ending his boycott.
- He criticized detractors, calling their commentary a "parade of folly" with racist undertones.
- Lieberman stated he would not support a government reliant on Ra'am and the Joint List.
- He argued that difficult decisions are necessary to prevent further elections.
- Lieberman aims to prevent Benjamin Netanyahu's return to power.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has responded to widespread criticism following his decision to end his boycott of Haredi parties. Lieberman characterized the criticism as a "parade of folly" from commentators, journalists, bots, and prejudiced individuals, some exhibiting racist tones. He stated that regardless of his actions or the truth, these critics attribute malicious motives and invent conspiracies.
Lieberman argued that those attacking his attempts to reach understandings with Haredi parties are the same people who would prefer a government reliant on Ra'am and the Joint List. He specifically mentioned that some members of these parties publicly identify with Hamas, calling it a charity organization and accusing Israel of genocide and crimes against humanity.
"I want to clarify unequivocally: this will not happen. I will not lend a hand to establishing such a government, which in my view will harm security and return Netanyahu to power," Lieberman declared. He emphasized that in the current reality, to prevent further elections and end the Netanyahu era, difficult decisions and compromises on flexible issues are unavoidable.
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