The Meretz, Shinui, and Arab parties are set to file no-confidence motions against the Sharon government in the Knesset today, in hopes of bringing the nation to early elections. However, analysts say that their motions are bound to flounder. The National Union-Israel Beitenu party is expected to vote in favor of, or to abstain from the no-confidence motions, which would most likely prevent the fall of the government. In order to be ratified, 61 MK's must support a no-confidence measure.
Yisrael Beitenu leader MK Avigdor Lieberman told Israel Radio this morning that his party would be willing to join the government only if Sharon promises to establish a "right-leaning nationalist" government in the next elections, which are currently scheduled for October 28, 2003. However, Lieberman hopes that elections will take place well before that date. He said that without new elections soon, the next year would be a campaign year: a reality the country cannot afford, not financially, and not in the shadow of the attack on Baghdad or the ongoing Oslo War. He added that early elections would send a message to the world community that Israel is stable, and that the government has the mandate of the people.
Yisrael Beitenu leader MK Avigdor Lieberman told Israel Radio this morning that his party would be willing to join the government only if Sharon promises to establish a "right-leaning nationalist" government in the next elections, which are currently scheduled for October 28, 2003. However, Lieberman hopes that elections will take place well before that date. He said that without new elections soon, the next year would be a campaign year: a reality the country cannot afford, not financially, and not in the shadow of the attack on Baghdad or the ongoing Oslo War. He added that early elections would send a message to the world community that Israel is stable, and that the government has the mandate of the people.