Lieberman: 2018 Draft Law Forms Basis for Recruitment Understanding
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Avigdor Lieberman stated that current political conditions require difficult decisions and flexibility to end Benjamin Netanyahu's era, while upholding principles. He supports a universal conscription law but is open to compromise, referencing past proposals. Lieberman denied personal ambition for the premiership, calling it an option, not an obsession. His comments coincide with government formation talks and disputes over Haredi conscription.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman calls for difficult decisions and flexibility to end Benjamin Netanyahu's political era.
- Lieberman supports a universal conscription law but is open to compromise on the Haredi draft.
- He denied personal ambition for the premiership, stating it is an option, not an obsession.
- His remarks coincide with ongoing government formation talks and disputes over Haredi conscription.
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, stated that the current political phase necessitates difficult decisions and flexibility on issues where consensus is possible, aiming to end Benjamin Netanyahu's era. He emphasized that dialogue does not mean abandoning principles or crossing red lines. Lieberman reiterated his support for a conscription law that includes everyone but acknowledged the need to explore compromises on the issue, including considering past proposals. Responding to criticism, he asserted that his actions are not driven by personal ambition for the premiership at any cost, viewing the position as an option rather than an obsession. These remarks come amid ongoing discussions about forming the next government and disagreements over the Haredi conscription law, a key point in inter-party negotiations.
