Lieberman Slams Critics, Defends Judicial Reform Stance
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Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman called critics "idiots" for questioning his priorities, which he insists should focus on parliamentary leadership and term limits, not immediately repealing judicial reform laws. Lieberman stated that anyone proposing a different order of priorities is mistaken. This comes after Democratic Chairman Yair Golan suggested Lieberman form a government with Netanyahu if he doesn't want to cancel "coup laws."
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- Avigdor Lieberman called critics "idiots" for proposing priorities other than his own.
- Lieberman insists the Knesset must first elect a speaker and comptroller.
- He also wants a law limiting prime ministers to two terms.
- Lieberman is blocking immediate efforts to repeal judicial reform laws.
- Yair Golan suggested Lieberman form a government with Netanyahu.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, responded Sunday to criticism from Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, who suggested Lieberman should form a government with Netanyahu. Lieberman dismissed the attacks as "a wave of stupidity and malice." He reiterated his previously stated priorities for the new Knesset: immediately replacing the Knesset speaker, appointing a state comptroller, enacting a law limiting a prime minister to two terms, and subsequently repealing laws from the "judicial revolution."
Lieberman implicitly addressed Golan's criticism regarding reports that Lieberman is currently blocking efforts to repeal judicial reform laws. "This is the correct order of priorities. Anyone who proposes a different order of priorities is simply an idiot," Lieberman stated. He asserted that the opposition bloc should focus its resources and efforts on other targeted parliamentary steps rather than engaging in battles over judicial legislation at this time.
Earlier, Channel 13 News political correspondent Michael Shemesh reported that Lieberman had conveyed a clear message to his opposition partners, stating he would not support advancing the repeal of judicial reform laws currently. Lieberman's stated priorities remain the election of a new Knesset speaker, advancing the term limits bill for the prime minister, and selecting a state comptroller.
In response to Lieberman's position, Golan stated, "If Lieberman wants a government that will not draft the ultra-Orthodox and will not cancel the coup laws, he is invited to form a government with Netanyahu."
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