Lieberman Pledges Support for Reservists Amid Coalition Talks
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, pledged to improve conditions for IDF reservists and career soldiers in a social media video. He acknowledged that his previous maximalist conscription law proposal would need to be modified to pass judicial review. Lieberman's statement follows a new "Servicemembers Law" proposed by Naftali Bennett, which aims to expand benefits for military personnel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman vowed to improve conditions for IDF reservists and career soldiers.
- Lieberman stated his maximalist conscription law proposal needs judicial review adaptation.
- His party secured only 48 seats, requiring a reassessment of legislative strategy.
- Naftali Bennett introduced a new bill to expand benefits for reservists and discharged soldiers.
- Bennett's proposal may signal a desired direction for the government's agenda.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, released a video on social media Wednesday reiterating his commitment to improving the status and service conditions of IDF reservists, career soldiers, and career military personnel. Lieberman stated that he would not compromise on his principles or worldview, emphasizing his dedication to these soldiers. He also addressed the issue of a conscription law, acknowledging that his previous maximalist approach, which aimed for a "conscription law for everyone," would need to be adapted to a model that can pass judicial review by the High Court of Justice (בג"ץ). Lieberman explained that while he had hoped to form a government of 61 seats, his party only secured 48, necessitating a reassessment of his legislative strategy. His remarks come in the wake of Naftali Bennett, chairman of "Yachad," submitting a "Servicemembers Law" proposal that expands benefits for reservists and discharged soldiers by altering criteria for household budgets that do not involve service or employment. This move by Bennett is seen by some as signaling a desired direction for the government.
