Under fire for urging ‘compromise,’ Liberman says he still wants Haredim to serve

Yisrael Beytenu chairman MK Avigdor Liberman defended his willingness to compromise with haredi parties over military conscription, emphasizing that political agreements do not equate to abandoning his principles. This stance emerged after Liberman announced on Friday his readiness to show flexibility on the haredi draft law, marking a notable departure from his firm opposition to joining a coalition with the haredi parties Shas and United Torah Judaism.

Liberman contended that showing willingness to compromise does not imply sacrificing core values and principles. He accused the media, including commentators, journalists, bots, and political critics, of mischaracterizing his intentions, alleging that some criticisms harbored racial undertones. In recent days, Liberman observed a parade of folly orchestrated by a parade of commentators, partisan journalists, bots, and individuals with prejudices, some of whom have expressed racist sentiments.

Despite his efforts to clarify his position, Liberman claimed that critics persistently attribute malicious motives and invent conspiracies, regardless of his actions or the veracity of his statements.