Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Seeks Compromise to Prevent Elections
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, is willing to compromise with ultra-Orthodox parties to avoid early elections but will not form a government with Arab parties Ra'am and the Joint List. He aims to prevent further elections and end Benjamin Netanyahu's term. Lieberman proposed adapting a 2018 bill for ultra-Orthodox conscription and stressed his commitment to soldiers' welfare.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman will not allow a government to be formed with the support of Arab parties Ra'am and the Joint List.
- Lieberman seeks flexible compromises with ultra-Orthodox factions to prevent early elections.
- He aims to end Benjamin Netanyahu's term as prime minister.
- Lieberman proposed adapting a 2018 bill for ultra-Orthodox conscription.
- He stated that protecting soldiers' interests is a priority.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has stated his readiness to seek flexible compromises on key issues to prevent further early elections. In an official statement, Lieberman clarified his position on potential coalition agreements with ultra-Orthodox factions, emphasizing his commitment to stability. However, he categorically ruled out the possibility of forming a government with the support of the Arab parties Ra'am and the Joint List.
Lieberman strongly criticized observers and social media users for spreading conspiracy theories about his motives. He argued that opponents ignore statements from some Arab party representatives who have expressed solidarity with Hamas and accused the IDF of war crimes, making an alliance with them impossible. "I want to state absolutely clearly: this will not happen. I will not allow such a government to be formed, which, in my opinion, will harm the country's security and return Netanyahu to power," Lieberman declared.
Lieberman identified the primary goals as preventing new early elections and ending Benjamin Netanyahu's tenure. Regarding the conscription of ultra-Orthodox individuals, he proposed adapting a bill he developed in 2018 to current realities following the October 7 events. He also affirmed that protecting the interests of reservists and career soldiers remains a priority, recalling a 50% increase in soldiers' salaries during his time as finance minister.
Lieberman concluded by stating that the prime minister's seat is not his ultimate goal, noting that he has received offers to lead the government multiple times since 2019.
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