Lieberman Tries to Reassure Business Leaders on Coalition Prospects
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Avigdor Lieberman met with business leaders to reassure them about coalition prospects, stating a government with ultra-Orthodox parties is close. Gush Izinkanot seeks a quick government, but Lieberman's opposition to Arab parties hinders this. The meeting's success in calming concerns is uncertain, while Naftali Bennett is reportedly waiting to see future developments.
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- Avigdor Lieberman met with business leaders to discuss coalition formation.
- Lieberman believes a government including ultra-Orthodox parties is nearing realization.
- Gush Izinkanot seeks swift government formation but faces obstacles.
- Lieberman's opposition to Arab parties complicates coalition efforts.
- The effectiveness of Lieberman's message of reassurance is in doubt.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, met with approximately 20 leading business figures at the home of businessman Harel Wiesel in Savyon on Sunday. Wiesel has hosted Lieberman before, even organizing a "home circle" event for him during the last election campaign. The audience at Sunday's gathering, however, is reportedly more aligned with Gush Izinkanot and Naftali Bennett.
Lieberman told his associates that the meeting was intended to convey a message of "everything will be alright" to confidants of Gush Izinkanot, aiming to calm their concerns. However, it is unclear if this message was effectively received as planned. Lieberman is reportedly convinced that a government including the ultra-Orthodox parties is closer than ever to realization. Gush Izinkanot aims for a swift government formation, but Lieberman's opposition to the United Arab List (Ra'am) and the Joint List makes this seem unfeasible. Meanwhile, Bennett remains silent, awaiting developments.
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