Lieberman Tells Eisenkot He Won't Obstruct Government Formation
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, assured Gadi Eisenkot he is not trying to block government formation but will not support a minority government backed by Arab parties. Lieberman also stated that flexibility on the conscription law does not mean compromising principles. Eisenkot is set to meet Lieberman on Monday to seek support for a national emergency government, having warned against personal obstructionism.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman assured Gadi Eisenkot he is not obstructing government formation efforts.
- Lieberman opposes a minority government supported by Arab parties.
- He stated flexibility on the conscription law does not mean abandoning principles.
- Lieberman denied personal ambition for the premiership.
- Eisenkot plans to meet Lieberman Monday to seek support for an emergency government.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, stated he is not seeking to obstruct Gadi Eisenkot's efforts to form a government. However, Lieberman reiterated his opposition to a minority government reliant on the support of Arab parties.
Lieberman emphasized that his willingness to compromise with Haredi parties on the conscription law does not signify abandoning his principles. He affirmed his commitment to a law that ensures universal conscription, suggesting his 2018 proposal could serve as a basis for agreement, with necessary amendments following the October 7th events.
In a direct message to Eisenkot, Lieberman asserted he is not driven by personal ambition for the premiership, describing it as a "choice, not an obsession." He denied engaging in political maneuvering or attempting to thwart any party.
Lieberman reiterated his refusal to support a minority government dependent on Arab parties, warning that such a government could jeopardize Israel's security and potentially return Benjamin Netanyahu to power.
Eisenkot is scheduled to meet Lieberman on Monday as he seeks support for forming a national emergency government. Eisenkot's initial strategy involves establishing a narrow government, with plans to expand it later. Eisenkot had previously cautioned against obstructing government formation for personal reasons, deeming it a failure to take responsibility during a time of emergency.
