In an interview on N12's 'Meet the Press', Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Liberman said he is not sure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek reelection, particularly if he believes he is going to lose. Liberman added that he does not see the motivation from his own side, according to the channel's Telegram feed.
Yisrael Beitelem chairman Avigdor Liberman cast doubt on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future in an interview broadcast on N12's 'Meet the Press' on Saturday evening. In remarks published directly by the channel's Telegram feed, Liberman said he is not sure Netanyahu will run in the next election, 'especially if he thinks he is going to lose.' The opposition leader added that he does not see motivation from his own party. The comment comes as public discussion about Netanyahu's electoral prospects has intensified following recent polls and reported strains in the US-Israel relationship. As The Zioneer reported on June 10, the Times of Israel cited a poll indicating many Israelis would welcome a new leader, and reports have suggested Trump may be tiring of Netanyahu. Liberman's remarks were limited to electoral assessment; he did not announce any new political move or coalition initiative. No other party leaders have responded publicly.
2 developments
- DevelopingLiberman rules out sitting with Netanyahu, ultra-Orthodox, or relying on Arab parties
- StrongLikud confirms Netanyahu will run in next election, pushing back against Trump's doubts
- DevelopingLiberman attacks: Netanyahu promised draft dodgers support for State Comptroller
- DevelopingTimes of Israel: Trump may be tiring of Netanyahu as poll shows Israelis want change
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