Lieberman Rules Out Minority Government, Diverging from Eisenkot's Strategy

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman has categorically ruled out supporting any minority government, diverging from Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot's recent proposal.

Speaking at the Israel Democracy Institute conference and via social media, Lieberman emphasized that his party will not back a minority administration, even on an interim basis. This stance complicates Eisenkot's strategy, as the Yashar! chief suggested forming a government with 58 or 59 mandates if the anti-Netanyahu bloc falls short of the 60-seat threshold.

Lieberman reiterated that Yisrael Beytenu will exclusively join a Zionist coalition, explicitly excluding the Arab parties, Shas, and United Torah Judaism. Furthermore, he noted that a Likud party without Benjamin Netanyahu could be a viable partner, while signaling confidence that a solid majority will emerge after the upcoming elections.