Former senior official in Liberman's party admits: "He decided to give up on one of his election promises"

Former MK Alex Kushnir, a former senior official in Avigdor Liberman's party, said in an interview that Liberman decided to give up on one of his election promises in order to form a stable government with the ultra-Orthodox parties. Kushnir presented an initiative to change the system of government in Israel through a citizens' assembly and a referendum.

Former MK Alex Kushnir, a former senior official in Avigdor Liberman's party, said in an interview with Radio North 104.5FM that Liberman decided to give up on one of his three election promises in order to form a stable government with the ultra-Orthodox parties. Kushnir emphasized that he does not see this as a change in Liberman's position regarding the conscription of ultra-Orthodox, and that Liberman believes agreements can be reached without compromising principles. Later in the interview, Kushnir presented an initiative to change the system of government in Israel, which includes a citizens' assembly selected by the Central Bureau of Statistics and a referendum. According to him, the current system is stuck and the public should take an active part in shaping the new system. The article does not specify which specific promise Liberman gave up on.

Former senior official in Liberman's party admits: "He decided to give up on one of his election promises"