Avigdor Liberman
Liberman set to become only Eisenkot-bloc leader with direct security ties to Netanyahu
Liberman was set to head the Knesset's temporary Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, while Eisenkot urged Netanyahu to exercise restraint in security decisions during the political transition.
Over 2,000 Jews urge Israel's opposition to unite and form 'coalition of change' with Arab parties
Eisenkot's bloc divided as Golan eyes minority gov't with Arab support, Bennett stays silent
Knesset forms Eisenkot bloc-led transitional committees as gov't remains without coalition
Eisenkot says opposition bloc will ‘not surrender’ on conscription amid haredi coalition talks
"We are committed to service for all citizens. We will not surrender on the issue of service. We will not surrender our flags or principles,” Eisenkot said.
Eisenkot-led bloc taps Yashar's Kahana for Knesset speaker, Liberman to head key defense panel
Liberman to chair Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, which oversees legislation related to IDF conscription • Yashar submitted 61 signatures demanding Amir Ohana's replacement as speaker
Likud officials ‘hope for a miracle’ as haredi parties weigh joining Eisenkot government - analysis
As Netanyahu works to block an Eisenkot government, Likud officials concede privately that if UTJ gets an acceptable draft arrangement, “all that remains is to put our trust in God.”
Hendel warns Israel could ‘fall apart’ as anti-Netanyahu bloc weighs draft compromise
Yoaz Hendel, whose party failed to cross the electoral threshold, accused the anti-Netanyahu bloc on Sunday of abandoning reservists by weighing a compromise with haredi parties on the draft.
What is Liberman's 2018 haredi draft plan, and could it break the coalition deadlock? - explainer
Liberman's 2018 haredi draft plan is back in focus. How does it compare to Bismuth's bill on recruitment quotas, sanctions, and IDF manpower needs?
Liberman defends haredi compromise amid coalition talks, vows not to abandon IDF draft principles
"Being willing to compromise does not mean giving up values and principles," Liberman said, responding to criticism of his previous statements that he would be flexible about a haredi draft law.
Eisenkot has the mandate, but Liberman and the haredim hold the keys to power - analysis
The disagreements among potential coalition partners are so deep that Herzog himself sought clarification over the weekend on how Eisenkot intends to overcome them.
Don’t abandon reservists: Compromises must not allow for haredi draft issue to continue - editorial
Flexibility cannot become a respectable word for abandoning the people whose service makes coalition negotiations possible.
To oust Netanyahu, Liberman needs the parties he promised to keep out - analysis
Before the election, Yisrael Beytenu's Liberman ruled out forming a coalition with Netanyahu, the Haredi parties, and dependence on Arab parties. He has now relaxed the Haredi veto.
After America's midterms, the clock is ticking for Israel to bridge its political divides
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: As hostility grows on the American Left and Right, prolonged coalition negotiations and the prospect of another election carry a strategic cost.
