Change Bloc Leaders Urge Government Ouster But Act Differently
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Avigdor Lieberman is pursuing negotiations with Haredi parties, potentially extending them until the end of the current mandate. The "change bloc" has accepted Yair Ohana's decision to postpone his replacement as Knesset Speaker. Veteran Haredi activists are expressing uncharacteristic moderation and even affection towards Lieberman, suggesting a potential shift in political dynamics.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman is negotiating with Haredi parties, potentially until the end of the current mandate.
- The "change bloc" has accepted Yair Ohana's decision to delay his replacement as Knesset Speaker.
- Veteran Haredi activists are speaking with uncharacteristic moderation toward Lieberman.
- Moshe Gafni previously described Lieberman as venomous in campaigns but comfortable in private.
- Lieberman is warning of "a third Temple destruction" while pursuing negotiations.
Simultaneously, the "change bloc" has accepted with unclear resignation the decision by Yair Ohana to delay his replacement as Knesset Speaker.
Moshe Gafni once said of Avigdor Lieberman that "in campaigns he is the most venomous against us, but when we sat together he was the most comfortable." Although this was said years ago, given the surprising developments between the chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu and United Torah Judaism, a fourth or fifth marriage between these two factions does not seem imaginary. When veteran Haredi activists speak today with moderation, almost with affection, toward Lieberman, one can understand why.
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