Itongadol/AJN.- Two days after Foreign Minister Lieberman\’s remarks against Economy Minister Bennett, latter\’s party fires back, says \’Lieberman is endlessly zigzagging\’, seeking to please Americans for personal political gain
A week and a half after he was challenged by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and came close to being booted from his position in the government, Economy Minister and Habayit Hayehudi Chairman Naftali Bennett open up a new front against Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman.
Israel\’s top diplomat rapped his cabinet colleague Bennett on Friday and said that "Kerry is a true friend of Israel, harsh words against him won\’t help," to which Bennett responded Sunday morning, saying "the future of our children is more important than compliments from our friends. We will continue to stand up for the Israeli interest even if we\’re not praised."
Habayit Hayehudi officials have made even harsher remarks about the foreign minister: "Lieberman is afraid of Bennett. It is a political move in light of the plight of his polls and the fact he lost 70% of his political power. And we understand him."
The right-wing party\’s officials added that, "Today it is clear there is no difference between (Justice Minister) Tzipi Livni and Lieberman. They are both in favor of an agreement and dividing the country. We suggest he expresses his leftist opinions prior to the elections and not after them."
"We saw how Lieberman rejoiced from the American praise about his concessions in order to be popular," the Habayit Hayehudi officials added. "With the Americans, you always have to concede. We prefer to not give up and not get praises. Lieberman is zigzagging endlessly."