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.
2 developments
- DevelopingLiberman rules out sitting with Netanyahu, ultra-Orthodox, or relying on Arab parties
- DevelopingLiberman says he is unsure Netanyahu will run, citing potential fear of defeat
- DevelopingNetanyahu dismisses Liberman's claim he will not run, vows victory
- DevelopingLiberman says Israel's security situation worse than on eve of October 7
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