Lieberman makes universal conscription condition for forming next gov't, proposes constitution plan
Lieberman said on Sunday that mandatory military or civilian service for all Israelis would be a nonnegotiable condition for joining a government, while proposing a constitution drafted by experts.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Lieberman stated that universal conscription is a necessary condition for forming a government after the next elections. He proposed a plan to create an Israeli constitution through a team of experts and a national referendum, bypassing Knesset approval. The choices during the elections are between conscription and draft evasion.
Lieberman believes that if the government fails to secure a victory, the state will become a religious one governed by Jewish law. He emphasized that the obligation would apply to everyone, including haredim, Arabs, Christians, and Circassians. Lieberman proposed that the Knesset should appoint a team of experts to draft a constitution within six months, followed by a referendum to approve it.
He criticized the current government for prioritizing power over security and denounced demonstrations against conscription of Haredim. Lieberman also addressed the need for a comprehensive constitution addressing all fundamental issues, such as relations between religion and state, and the three branches of government.
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