'I am very worried': Netanyahu unsure about victory in upcoming elections, says he will not retire
Lieberman said Eisenkot is seeking leverage for coalition talks and warned he would not back any government relying on Arab parties.
- Israel Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman accused Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot of plotting to form a government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labeling him "Benny Gantz 2."
- Policy tensions center on Eisenkot's proposal allowing deferments for up to 30% of a draft cohort, while Lieberman remains committed to "draft for all" and a constitution.
- During a Sunday Radio North interview, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern about his election prospects and criticized rivals including Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Lieberman over Arab party support.
- Benny Gantz responded by accusing Lieberman of planning a minority government with Bennett and Arab parties, stating Lieberman had not done "10%" of what Eisenkot and he had accomplished.
- Lieberman urged his bloc to secure a solid majority in the October 27 election and form what he called a "Zionist and liberal" government to replace the current administration.
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'I am very worried': Netanyahu unsure about victory in upcoming elections, says he will not retire
Netanyahu also criticized his political rivals, including Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Liberman, claiming that a government led by them would depend on the support of Arab parties.
ELECTION FIGHT: Lieberman Accuses Eisenkot Of Seeking Government With Netanyahu, Deri And Goldknopf
Israel Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman accused Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot of using his “largest party” campaign to strengthen his position in post-election coalition negotiations, rather than to bring votes from the right-wing bloc to the serving bloc. In a post titled “Gadi Eisenkot – Benny Gantz 2,” Lieberman said the campaign would take votes from […]
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman MK Avigdor Lieberman makes it clear in the Kikar Hashabbat studio that he will vote against a minority government with the support of Arab MKs - even for a transitional period | Lieberman claims that such a move would provide a huge boost to the Haredi factions and Likud: "The moment you return to the elections, you are upsetting the bloc of evaders" • Watch the full interview that will be broadcast tonight (Political)
According to a Kan 11 poll, the Democrats are strengthening to nine seats, while Ofer Winter's party falls below the threshold. On the question of suitability for prime ministership, Eisenkot leads Netanyahu with 43% compared to 35%
A new mandate poll by Kan 11 shows a mandate picture according to which Eisenkot is already close to a parliamentary majority in the Knesset, if he joins hands with the Arab parties.
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