Right-Wing Pressure Mounts on Yish Party Member Over Minority Government
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Right-wing figures are pressuring Elisaf Peretz of the Yish party to oppose a minority government supported by Arab parties. Peretz expressed confidence in his party leader, Gadi Eisenkot, despite the pressure. Meanwhile, Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman vetoed a minority government reliant on Arab parties and indicated openness to compromise with ultra-Orthodox parties on conscription, while maintaining his principles. Lieberman criticized opponents and stressed the need for difficult decisions to avoid new elections and end the Netanyahu era.
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- Right-wing factions are pressuring Elisaf Peretz to reject a minority government backed by Arab parties.
- Elisaf Peretz stated his belief in Gadi Eisenkot to make the best decisions for Israel.
- Avigdor Lieberman vetoed a minority government dependent on Arab parties' abstention.
- Lieberman is open to compromise with ultra-Orthodox parties on conscription but not principles.
- Lieberman criticized media for attributing malicious motives to his efforts to form a government.
- Lieberman warned against a government relying on Arab parties, citing security concerns.
Right-wing figures are exerting significant pressure on Elisaf Peretz, a member of the Yish party, urging him to oppose the formation of a minority government that would rely on the support of Arab parties. These groups are demanding Peretz uphold his commitment to establishing a Zionist government and enacting a "real" conscription law. Peretz, however, has indicated he will not yield to this pressure, expressing confidence in his party chairman, Gadi Eisenkot, to make the best decisions for Israel.
The possibility of forming a minority government with 48 seats, dependent on the abstention of Arab Knesset members during a confidence vote, now appears less likely. This is partly due to Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman imposing a complete veto on such a move. The formation of a government with the support of ultra-Orthodox parties also faces challenges, as the outgoing opposition bloc would need the backing of both United Torah Judaism and Shas to secure a majority.
Despite his past opposition to ultra-Orthodox parties, Lieberman has not ruled out cooperation with them. He stated his willingness to consider compromises on the conscription issue but stressed he would not abandon his principles. Lieberman criticized commentators and journalists, accusing them of fabricating conspiracies and attributing malicious motives to him, suggesting some prefer a government reliant on Arab parties over reaching agreements with the Haredim.
Lieberman asserted that he would not facilitate a government leaning on parties like Ra'am and the Joint List, some of whose members he claims publicly identify with Hamas and accuse Israel of genocide. He believes such a government would harm security and lead to Benjamin Netanyahu's return to power. To prevent further elections and end the "Netanyahu era," Lieberman stated that difficult decisions and flexibility on certain issues are necessary, emphasizing that understanding does not mean abandoning principles.
Regarding conscription, Lieberman reiterated his fundamental stance for universal service but acknowledged that the election results necessitate re-examining previous models. He believes a "conscription law for everyone" is the correct approach, but given the current political landscape, exploring options for agreement, possibly based on past frameworks, is required.
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