Lieberman Rules Out Coalition With Arab Parties Amid Government Talks
Avigdor Lieberman rejected joining any coalition with Arab parties following Gadi Eisenkot's remarks, while opposition leader Yair Lapid called for patience amid ongoing government formation efforts.
Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman reiterated his refusal to join any coalition involving Arab parties, following statements by Yashar! party chairman Gadi Eisenkot regarding the formation of a new government.
In a post on platform X, Lieberman stated that his faction would not sit with supporters of terrorism, citing past statements and actions by various Arab politicians. He specifically referenced former MK Ofer Cassif supporting South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, Ra'am MK Yasser Hujirat claiming Hamas is a charitable organization rather than a terror group, and Hadash-Ta'al figures celebrating election results with Palestinian nationalist anthems.
Meanwhile, opposition leader and BeYachad head Yair Lapid addressed the election outcome, acknowledging that the results did not deliver an immediate knockout victory. Lapid emphasized that forming a government will prove difficult and called for public patience while behind-the-scenes coalition talks progress quietly.
