[52167] Lieberman sets conditions: "The world could turn upside down - I will not sit with Netanyahu"

Lieberman sets conditions: "The world could turn upside down - I will not sit with Netanyahu"

In a series of political statements delivered today (May 6, 2026), the chairman of 'Yisrael Beiteinu', Avigdor Lieberman, clarified that he has no intention of sitting in a government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As reported in Amit Segal and also in News from the Field on Telegram, Lieberman emphasized that his rejection is not personal, but stems from his opposition to those who "prevent a state commission of inquiry" into the events of October 7th, and he termed the current coalition a "government of malice".

At a press conference in Tel Aviv, as noted in Amir Ettinger & Yuval Segev, Lieberman clarified his firm position: "The world could turn upside down - I will not sit with the Prime Minister of October 7th". This position is accompanied by core demands for forming the next government, as in The News Arena it was noted that Lieberman is conditioning his entry into a government on the legislation of a conscription law without compromises or exemptions for yeshiva students.

On the constitutional-political level, Lieberman set an ambitious goal for his future government: the establishment of a constitution. According to the report in ynet news, the Yisrael Beiteinu chairman declared that he will hold a referendum on a constitution within six months of the government's establishment. This is a strategic move aimed at changing the face of the governing system in Israel.

Regarding questions about a political run and joining forces with figures like Gadi Eisenkot, Lieberman clarified in 🎗️Israel News IL🎗️ that despite his willingness for moves that bring "added value of a mandate or two", he defines only two goals for himself: replacing the current government and a personal ambition to serve as Prime Minister. In Political Updates it was noted that Lieberman sticks to this position even when asked if he would give up the ambition for leadership in favor of a broader unification.