Liberman's Weak Spot Exposed: 'I Miss Them Very Much'
Avigdor Liberman, in an interview with the Maariv podcast, claimed he is the most experienced candidate for prime minister, criticized the Bennett-Lapid alliance, ruled out cooperation with Arab parties, and expressed confidence in winning 63-64 seats without them. He accused Netanyahu of trying to divert attention from the October 7 failures and rising crime, and condemned the law on voting in nursing homes. The politician shared personal details: a mixed family, keeping kosher, and missing his grandchildren.
Avigdor Liberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, stated in an interview with the Maariv podcast that he has the most experience among candidates for prime minister, listing his positions: vice prime minister, defense minister, foreign affairs, finance, transportation, infrastructure, head of the prime minister's office, and chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee. He emphasized that success requires 'both a firm character and experience.' Liberman named replacing the government and then the premiership as priorities, accusing Netanyahu of trying to divert attention from 'the October 7 massacre, the failure of internal security, and rising crime.' He criticized the Bennett-Lapid alliance as a mistake that brought no seats and ruled out cooperation with Mansour Abbas, stating that after October 7 'the order has changed.' The politician expressed confidence that without Arab parties, 63 or 64 seats could be obtained, comparing the situation to the Hungarian scenario. He also condemned the law on voting in nursing homes, calling it a blow to Holocaust survivors, and reminded that he increased their allowance by 60% as finance minister. Liberman rejected accusations of the party's closedness, emphasizing the diversity of the list, and again accused Netanyahu of preventing the elimination of Hamas leadership. In the personal part, he spoke about his mixed family, keeping kosher at home, Shabbat traditions, and admitted he misses playing with his grandchildren. In conclusion, he called the upcoming elections critical for the future of the Jewish people.