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Lieberman Party Rules Out Arab, Haredi Coalitions; Eyes Top Post
Rafi Ben Shitrit, representing Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party, declared they will not form a government with Arab or Haredi parties. The party is also reportedly strategizing for Lieberman to claim the premiership post-election, challenging Gadi Eisenkot.
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What happened
- 01Yisrael Beiteinu will not form a government with Arab or anti-Zionist parties, stated Rafi Ben Shitrit.
- 02The party also refuses to partner with Haredi parties due to draft evasion and curriculum issues.
- 03Lieberman's campaign is reportedly planning for him to seek the premiership after the election.
- 04Lieberman aims to build a right-wing bloc with Naftali Bennett and potentially Bezalel Smotrich if Netanyahu lacks a majority.
- 05The strategy seeks to form a coalition without Arab factions or the Democratic party.
If Benjamin Netanyahu falls short of a majority, Lieberman plans to build a right-wing bloc with Naftali Bennett and potentially Bezalel Smotrich, avoiding reliance on Arab parties.
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