Jerusalem:Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the "Yisrael Beiteinu" party and Knesset member, has announced that he will take on the role of chair of the "Foreign Affairs and Security" committee in the Israeli Knesset starting next Monday. This move is seen as his initial step towards forming a new government.
According to Maan News Agency, Lieberman made the announcement via a post on the 'X' platform, expressing concerns about the current challenging and worrying times Israel is facing on security and political fronts. He emphasized the crucial role of the committee he will chair, particularly in overseeing the military establishment and ensuring that military actions are not used to further political agendas.
Lieberman also stated that his leadership of the committee marks the beginning of a journey towards establishing what he described as a "rational" government, aimed at guiding Israel into a new era.