Liberman Defends Compromise Call on Haredi Draft, Cites Need for Opposition Unity
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Avigdor Liberman defended his call for "painful" compromises with ultra-Orthodox parties on military service, stating it's a necessary step for the opposition to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Facing accusations of hypocrisy, Liberman insisted he hasn't abandoned principles and sees Haredi partnership as the only alternative to further elections, rejecting support from Arab parties. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot is expected to receive a mandate to form a government, potentially with support from the Ra'am party, aiming to unseat Netanyahu without a full majority.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Liberman defended his call for "painful" compromises with ultra-Orthodox parties on military service.
- Liberman faces accusations of hypocrisy for suggesting opposition seek understandings with Haredi factions.
- He rejected forming a government with Arab parties, citing their alleged identification with Hamas.
- Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot is set to receive the mandate to form a government.
- The Ra'am party reportedly intends to support an Eisenkot-led minority government.
- Liberman still believes in the principle of universal military enlistment for all.
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