Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot make unusual request to Avigdor Lieberman
The opposition camp is stepping up its efforts: Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett have made an urgent appeal to Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman. Here are the details of this surprising move.
As elections approach, the political system is beginning to plan tactical moves that may determine the distribution of mandates near the threshold line. Political commentator Amit Segal reports that Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett have approached Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman with a request to sign a surplus-vote agreement ahead of election day.
According to Segal, the two have a compelling reason to accelerate contacts specifically with Lieberman: the political map within the opposition bloc presents them with a complex choice, as whoever fails to secure a surplus-vote agreement with Lieberman will be forced to sign one with Yair Golan — a step that carries significant electoral consequences for both.
These contacts surrounding Lieberman's party come against the backdrop of internal changes to the list. Recently, Knesset member Sharon Nir announced to the Yisrael Beiteinu chairman her decision not to run on the party's list for the 26th Knesset elections. This move follows four years of vigorous parliamentary activity, during which Nir focused on promoting legislation for the general public and strengthening the status of the security forces.
