Liberman willing to sit with Likud without Netanyahu, warns of security crisis

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman stated Monday evening that he is willing to serve in a coalition government with Likud provided Benjamin Netanyahu is not at its head, and warned of a looming security crisis, according to reports.

Liberman's remarks, reported Monday evening, update his earlier position from earlier Monday when he stated that Likud could be a coalition partner without Netanyahu. The new statement adds his personal willingness to sit in such a government and a warning about a security crisis. The comments come amid ongoing coalition negotiations and political maneuvering, with Liberman positioning himself as a potential kingmaker. No further details on the nature of the warned security crisis were provided.

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1. 18:34 · 6 JulLatest

   Liberman also warned of a looming security crisis.

2. 14:27 · 6 Jul

   Liberman says Likud can be coalition partner — without Netanyahu

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