Ultra-Orthodox Parties Favor Lieberman Over Eisenkot in Government Talks
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Ultra-Orthodox parties have stated they would prefer Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman over National Unity's Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister, citing past experience. Lieberman has denied reports of mediators involved in talks. Meanwhile, the Shas party is undergoing changes, with chairman Arie Deri resigning and other members expected to follow suit or face potential resignations.
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- Ultra-Orthodox parties would choose Avigdor Lieberman over Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister.
- Lieberman has denied reports of mediators involved in coalition talks.
- Arie Deri is resigning from the Knesset.
- Shas party member Dror Amos will become party director-general.
- MK Yoav Ben Tzur is expected to resign from the Knesset.
- MK-designate Haim Biton may resign if indicted.
Ultra-Orthodox parties have indicated a surprising preference for Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, over Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the National Unity party, if forced to choose between them for the role of prime minister. Sources within the United Torah Judaism party stated that they have worked with Lieberman before, know how to work with him, and consider him a man who keeps his word. This statement comes amid ongoing coalition negotiations, though neither Lieberman nor Eisenkot have reportedly spoken directly with the Haredi representatives yet. Moshe Lion, the mayor of Jerusalem, Avi Abuchatzira, and businessman Jackie Ben Zaken are reportedly involved in talks on Lieberman's behalf, while David Shapira is active on Eisenkot's side. However, Lieberman has vehemently denied these reports, calling them "lies and fabrications."
Separately, the Shas party is facing internal upheaval following the recent elections. In addition to party chairman Arie Deri's announced resignation from the 26th Knesset, Dror Amos, who was sixth on the party's list, is expected to relinquish his seat to become the party's director-general. MK Yoav Ben Tzur is also anticipated to resign after approximately six months in office. MK-designate Haim Biton has not yet decided on his future, awaiting developments in a case where suspicions have been raised against him; he may also resign if indicted.
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