Liberman opposes Arab-backed minority government, willing to compromise on IDF draft law

Yisrael Beitenu leader Avigdor Liberman said his party would vote against any minority government reliant on the Arab parties, but indicated he was prepared to compromise with the ultra-Orthodox parties on the military draft issue.

“My position on a minority government was and remains completely clear. I said it throughout the campaign, close to Election Day and again afterward: I strongly oppose forming a government that depends on the abstention of the Joint List and Ra’am. Yisrael Beitenu will vote against such a government,” Liberman wrote on social media.

“On every other issue, we can and must show flexibility, compromise and understand that trying to gain it all can leave you with nothing. That includes the draft law."

“It is painful for me, and I know it is painful for many others. But given the range of challenges we face today, the national interest of the State of Israel and the Jewish people must come before every other consideration,” he added.