Internal Tensions Erupt Within Change Bloc Over Lieberman's Ambitions
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
A senior figure in Israel's "Change Bloc" claims that Chairman Avigdor Lieberman is secretly negotiating with ultra-Orthodox parties and plans to position himself as prime minister. Lieberman allegedly intends to wait for other leaders to fail in forming a government before presenting his own coalition proposal. This strategy could involve relying on abstentions from Arab parties if Lieberman maintains full control.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Senior Change Bloc figure accuses Avigdor Lieberman of secret deals with Haredi parties.
- Lieberman allegedly aims to become prime minister by waiting for others to fail.
- Lieberman plans to present a coalition ultimatum in the final 21 days before Knesset dissolution.
- The strategy may include relying on abstentions from Arab parties, with Lieberman in charge.
- Tensions rise within the Change Bloc over Lieberman's alleged political maneuvering.
Internal tensions are surfacing within the "Change Bloc" as political maneuvering continues to form the next Israeli government. A senior figure within the bloc, speaking to "Israel Hayom," claims to have revealed the true intentions of Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman. According to this source, Lieberman's strategy involves forging secret agreements with the ultra-Orthodox parties while waiting for Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu to fail in their coalition-building efforts.
The senior source alleges that Lieberman aims to prolong the political process until the final 21 days before the Knesset's dissolution. In this "political no-man's-land," Lieberman plans to present Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett with a fait accompli. He is expected to assert that the ultra-Orthodox parties are under his control and that he is the only path to forming a government, positioning himself as the next prime minister.
Furthermore, the source suggests that Lieberman would not rule out a scenario relying on abstentions from Arab parties, provided he maintains full control over the government's reins. In such a situation, Lieberman would serve as prime minister, reserving the right to dissolve the coalition at any moment if developments deviate from his desired course.
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