Tel Aviv, Israel – In a sharp political escalation, Yisrael Beiteinu party leader Avigdor Lieberman launched a scathing attack on the priorities of the current Israeli government. He accused it of prioritizing its narrow political interests over national security and the very existence of the state.
Warning of “running out of ammunition”
In a radio interview Sunday morning with Israel’s Channel 2, former Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman revealed what he described as critical security data. He indicated that Israel’s stockpile of military equipment had reached dangerously low levels.
“We are approaching zero; in just ten days, we will not have enough ammunition for the army,” Lieberman said. He also warned that the current government’s policies are pushing the country toward “self-destruction” in its quest to remain in power.
The Haredi Law and Contempt for Service
In addition to security matters, Lieberman also criticized the proposed law exempting ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service, which is being promoted by the governing coalition. He described the law as “contemptuous of religion” and a cover for “mass draft evasion” by a specific segment of society. Furthermore, he asserted that the current government is completely preoccupied with its election campaigns instead of managing the country or securing its basic national needs.
Hamas is “rebuilding its capabilities.”
On the ground, Lieberman harshly criticized the handling of the situation in the Gaza Strip, claiming that Hamas had already begun to regain control. He alleged that the movement had embarked on extensive reconstruction efforts and was working to rebuild its rocket arsenal, disregarding Israeli military pressure. He also held the government responsible for this “new strengthening” of Hamas’s capabilities.
Lieberman’s statements reflect the deep divisions within the Israeli political landscape. This comes at a time when the government is facing mounting security challenges and internal pressure regarding equal sharing of the burden of military service. This puts the ruling coalition in a precarious position with the Israeli public.
