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
Liberman willing to compromise on haredi IDF draft law, UTJ chairman welcomes 'flexibility'
"It is heartening to see the flexibility displayed by all political players regarding the issue of military conscription," UTJ chairman Yakov Asher said in response to Liberman's announcement.
Herzog warns political hostility in Israel impacts Diaspora Jews, calls for greater unity
Herzog's comments reflect a broader emphasis throughout his presidency on strengthening ties between Israel and Jewish communities abroad.
Israel's four major leaders must unite to form a government of national repair - opinion
Israel cannot afford another divisive government. Its four leading politicians must put national interests ahead of personal grudges.
Netanyahu accuses opposition of hypocrisy over haredi draft law amid coalition talks
Netanyahu accused Eisenkot and the opposition bloc of courting haredi parties despite their previous opposition to legislation regulating haredi military service.
Netanyahu 'can no longer be trusted,' Eisenkot says after Trump announces US aid cutoff
Meanwhile, Democrats Party leader and former IDF deputy chief of staff, Yair Golan, denounced Netanyahu, saying that Trump's announcement shows "another massive failure" from the PM.
Eisenkot gets opposition backing as leaders vow to form emergency gov't 'as soon as possible'
Parties pledge to begin coalition negotiations immediately, replace Knesset speaker next week • Bennett says bloc must act urgently to replace Netanyahu's government
Eisenkot may get the mandate, but haredi parties hold key to Israel's next government - analysis
Israel's haredi parties could determine the next government as Eisenkot seeks a coalition, Liberman rules out support from an Arab party, and Netanyahu weighs his options.
Opposition party leaders to hold first joint meeting since election on Tuesday
Opposition party leaders have also reportedly agreed that their first move after the new Knesset is sworn in on November 10 would be to oust Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
Opposition parties urged to include women in coalition talks after pledging equal representation
The disparity is particularly notable among Yashar, B'Yachad, and the Democrats, all of which committed to 50% female representation in their party lists.
Liberman pledges to recommend Eisenkot for PM, back Lapid as Knesset speaker
Avigdor Liberman said on Monday that Yisrael Beytenu will recommend Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister and back Yair Lapid for Knesset speaker following last week’s election.
