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Lieberman: Israel’s gov't of prioritising coalition interests over prisoner exchange deal

January 14, 2025 at 9:54 am

Hundreds of Israelis, holding banners and Israeli flags, gather near the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence to protest against PM Netanyahu and his government for not signing the ceasefire agreement with Gaza and to demand a hostage swap deal with Palestinians in Jerusalem on January 08, 2025 [Saeed Qaq/Anadolu Agency]

Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu Party and a member of the Israeli Knesset, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of prioritising the ruling coalition’s interests over a comprehensive prisoner exchange deal

“Those obstructing the completion of a single, comprehensive deal are prioritising political coalition interests over the national interest,” Lieberman said.

Speaking at the opening of his party’s meeting, Lieberman stressed that it is not too late to finalise the deal in one step and ensure the release of all captives.

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