Lieberman Will Support Netanyahu for PM

By Staff, Agencies

Zionist Yisrael Beytenu Party chairman Avigdor Lieberman said he sees no need for unity government, and does not intend to back down on Haredi draft bill.

Lieberman told reporters that “the voters had their say, the election results are clear, the Right won 65-55. Tomorrow we will recommend Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister.”

"Unfortunately, the religious and ultra-Orthodox factions grew to 21 or 22 Knesset seats," he added. "This is something I am concerned about, but I am taking it into account. The voter has made his decision."

Regarding the possibility of forming a unity government with the Likud and Blue and White, Lieberman was dismissive saying that there needs to be a central issue around which the unity government focuses on, otherwise it leads to dysfunction. "Currently, there is no need for a unity government," he said, while pledging not to compromise on his ideals.

Meanwhile, Netanyahu needs Lieberman in order to form a Right-wing coalition. He is expected to be a tough negotiating partner.