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Lieberman Calls for Likud Revolt Against Netanyahu
Following the release of election exit polls on Tuesday evening, Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman called for an internal rebellion within the Likud party to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking to supporters, Lieberman accused Netanyahu of crossing all red lines and behaving like the head of a criminal organization, driven solely by personal and familial interests. Lieberman claimed he had received dozens of calls from Likud colleagues urging Netanyahu's removal and implored them to speak out loudly.
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What happened
- 01Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman called for an internal rebellion within the Likud party to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- 02Lieberman accused Netanyahu of crossing red lines and behaving like the head of a criminal organization.
- 03Exit polls projected Yisrael Beiteinu to win seven to nine Knesset seats, with final results expected by Saturday morning.
- 04Lieberman claimed to have received dozens of calls from Likud colleagues urging Netanyahu's removal from leadership.
- 05Lieberman ruled out supporting any minority government or cooperating with Arab parties to form a coalition.
- 06The Yisrael Beiteinu leader vowed to form a Zionist coalition and end incitement once final votes are counted.
Exit polls projected that Yisrael Beiteinu would win between seven and nine Knesset seats, while the Likud remained the largest party. Lieberman urged patience, noting that approximately 15 mandates could depend on "double envelope" votes, with final election results expected by Friday night or Saturday morning. He expressed hope that these final tallies would reduce the representation of Arab and ultra-Orthodox parties, leading to a more optimistic outcome for his camp.
Despite discussions among opposition figures about potential interim government scenarios, Lieberman reiterated his refusal to join or support a minority government, even for a transitional period. While the opposition could command a majority of around 70 seats according to exit polls, this figure includes Arab parties, with whom Lieberman has ruled out any cooperation. He vowed instead to form a Zionist coalition and end incitement.
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