Lieberman Open to Likud Coalition Without Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, has rejected Likud's attempts to form a unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. Lieberman stated he will not join any government with Netanyahu, whom he considers a danger to national security. However, Lieberman is open to forming a coalition with Likud if Netanyahu is not part of the leadership or government.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman rejected Likud's offer for a unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Lieberman will not join any coalition that includes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Lieberman believes Netanyahu poses a danger to the country's security.
- Lieberman is open to a coalition with Likud, but only without Netanyahu.
- The "Maariv" newspaper reported on the political overtures and Lieberman's response.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has reportedly rejected overtures from the Likud party to form a unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. According to a report in the "Maariv" newspaper, Likud representatives approached Lieberman in recent days seeking to mend relations and explore the possibility of coalition talks. Lieberman, however, unequivocally turned down the offer, maintaining his long-standing position that he will not join any government in which Netanyahu serves.
Sources close to Lieberman clarified that his refusal is not directed at the Likud party itself but is exclusively focused on Prime Minister Netanyahu. Lieberman reportedly believes Netanyahu poses a danger to national security, making his replacement a fundamental condition for forming the next government. Despite this, Lieberman has not closed the door entirely on future cooperation with Likud members.
The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman is open to sitting in a joint government and forming a coalition with Likud, provided that Netanyahu is absent from the party's leadership and the government. This stance indicates a willingness to partner with Likud, but only under the condition of Netanyahu's removal from leadership.
