No minority government, no Netanyahu: Liberman sets coalition red lines ahead of elections
Liberman said 53 seats would not justify a minority coalition and accused Eisenkot of seeking leverage for a deal with Netanyahu.
- On Friday, Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman accused Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot of planning to join forces with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the October 27 election, publishing a post titled 'Gadi Eisenkot: Benny Gantz 2.'
- Tensions follow Liberman's rejection on Thursday of Eisenkot's proposal for a minority government excluding Netanyahu's Likud party, which contradicted an understanding reached by opposition leaders at Yair Lapid's home three weeks ago.
- Liberman argued that Eisenkot's 'largest party' campaign is designed to siphon votes from opposition partners to strengthen his negotiating position with Netanyahu, comparing him to former military chief Benny Gantz.
- Opposition figures responded by accusing Liberman of hypocrisy and pledging support for Eisenkot's efforts to form a national unity government as the election nears.
- With just 11 days until the election, polls show a deadlock between rival blocs as leaders struggle to find a path to a 61-seat majority while Liberman insists he will only join a coalition of exclusively Zionist parties.
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Jewish News SyndicateGadi Eisenkot floats possibility of first-ever post-election minority government
“In the event that the worst-case scenario happens and we don't get 61 ... I will say to the 120 members of Knesset: Come and vote according to your conscience,” the head of the Yashar Party said.
No minority government, no Netanyahu: Liberman sets coalition red lines ahead of elections
With neither political bloc projected to secure a majority, Liberman ruled out a minority government, rejected Netanyahu, and suggested Likud MKs could defect after the elections.
Lieberman rules out cooperation with Arab parties or Eisenkot-led minority gov't
The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman said he would form a coalition made up only of 'Zionist parties,' adding that Likud could be a significant partner without Netanyahu: 'I know several Likud lawmakers who understand the gravity of the moment'
Liberman rejects Eisenkot's minority government plan, deepening opposition rift ahead
Yisrael Beytenu leader says he will not back a minority government, even temporarily, despite Eisenkot's proposal to form one with 58 or 59 seats; Liberman leaves door open to Likud without Netanyahu, while Gantz calls for unity and Golan rejects any alliance with Likud
Lieberman draws red line: No Netanyahu, no minority government
Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Lieberman declared that he would not join a government led by Netanyahu or support a minority government as a temporary solution, outlining his proposed framework for the next coalition.
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