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Lieberman Rejects Netanyahu, Demands Security Reforms and Election Probe
Avigdor Lieberman rejected an offer to join a unity government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, citing security concerns and demanding Netanyahu's removal. Lieberman is backing Gadi Eisenkot and seeking to avoid new elections.
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What happened
- 01Avigdor Lieberman rejected joining a unity government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- 02Lieberman stated Netanyahu is a security threat and his removal is a condition for a new government.
- 03Lieberman will chair the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and investigate election manipulation.
- 04He opposes governments reliant on Arab parties that do not recognize Hamas as a terrorist organization.
- 05Lieberman is open to compromise with ultra-Orthodox parties but insists on army conscription legislation.
- 06His proposed agenda includes limiting the prime minister to two terms and repealing judicial reforms.
He will chair the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and plans to investigate alleged election manipulation. Lieberman also set conditions for coalition partners, opposing reliance on Arab parties and demanding stability, while expressing willingness to compromise with ultra-Orthodox parties on certain issues.
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