United Torah Judaism Sources Prefer Lieberman Over Eisenkot for PM
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Sources within the United Torah Judaism party stated they would prefer Avigdor Lieberman over Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister, citing Lieberman's reliability. The comments were made amidst ongoing political negotiations following the recent elections. Intermediaries are facilitating talks between the parties, with specific individuals involved in outreach for both Lieberman and Eisenkot. Meanwhile, the Shas party is undergoing significant internal changes with expected resignations.
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- United Torah Judaism sources prefer Avigdor Lieberman over Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister.
- Sources cited Lieberman's reliability and past working relationship as reasons for their preference.
- Intermediaries are facilitating political negotiations between Haredi parties and both Lieberman and Eisenkot.
- Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion is involved in outreach for Avigdor Lieberman's camp.
- The Shas party is facing internal turmoil with anticipated resignations, including Arie Deri.
- Designated MK Haim Biton awaits a decision on an investigation before confirming his political future.
Sources within the United Torah Judaism party have indicated a preference for Avigdor Lieberman over Gadi Eisenkot for the position of Prime Minister, should that be the choice presented. "We have worked with him, we know how to work with him, he is a man who keeps his word, we prefer him as Prime Minister," the sources stated on Sunday.
These remarks come amid ongoing exploratory talks between the Haredi parties and both political camps. While neither Lieberman nor Eisenkot have directly engaged with Haredi representatives yet, intermediaries are actively working behind the scenes to advance negotiations. On Lieberman's side, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, Haredi advisor Avi Abuchatzira, and businessman Jackie Ben Zaken are involved in maintaining contact with Haredi figures. David Shapira is reportedly handling political negotiations for Eisenkot.
United Torah Judaism is awaiting direct discussions with both candidates, which are expected to occur after Eisenkot received the mandate to form a government. Concurrently, Shas is experiencing internal turmoil following the election results, with further resignations anticipated beyond Arie Deri's departure from the 26th Knesset. Dror Amos, who was slated to enter the Knesset, is also expected to forgo his seat to become the CEO of Shas. Member of Knesset Yoav Ben Tzur is also expected to resign after serving for approximately six months. Designated Member of Knesset Haim Biton has not yet made a decision regarding his political future, pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations against him; he may also resign if indicted.
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