Are we heading to new elections? The dramatic implications of Liberman’s speech
According to Channel 14 Israel, Avigdor Liberman announced that he would recommend Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the 'Yashar!' party, to the President for the task of forming the next government. However, Liberman has significantly narrowed Eisenkot's options by firmly rejecting a minority government supported by Arab parties and refusing to join any coalition led by Benjamin Netanyahu. Liberman also expressed support for replacing the current Knesset Speaker, Amir Ohana, a move the Likud party has warned would preclude any negotiations for a unity government. Analysts suggest this behavior mirrors the political gridlock of 2019, which ultimately led to repeated elections.