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Lieberman Pivots to Ultra-Orthodox, Shunning Arab Parties for Government
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, is now willing to compromise with ultra-Orthodox parties to form a government, while rejecting reliance on Arab parties. This marks a shift from his 2019 stance, where he blocked Benjamin Netanyahu's government over the same issue.
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- 01Avigdor Lieberman is willing to compromise with ultra-Orthodox parties to form a government, rejecting reliance on Arab parties.
- 02Lieberman's stance is crucial for the "bloc of change" to form a government, potentially avoiding new elections.
- 03This is a shift from Lieberman's 2019 position, where he blocked Benjamin Netanyahu's government over the ultra-Orthodox draft law.
- 04A recent poll shows Yisrael Beiteinu voters prefer supporting the Ra'am party over a coalition with the ultra-Orthodox.
- 05Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly pushing for a government of national unity amid the ongoing coalition negotiations.
Lieberman's position is now seen as critical for the "bloc of change" to form a government, though his strategy contrasts with his voters' preferences. The situation remains fluid, with Netanyahu also advocating for a national unity government.
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