Liberman rules out Arab-dependent coalition, accuses Eisenkot of Likud unity bid

Summary

Ahead of the October 27 election, Liberman has ruled out a minority coalition dependent on Arab parties and is banking on Likud defectors, a strategy The Times of Israel says creates a roadblock for the center-left. In a separate report, the outlet says Liberman accused Eisenkot of seeking a unity government with Likud, compared him to Gantz, and urged voters who want Netanyahu out to ignore the spin; Liberman said he was working to secure more than 61 Zionist seats for change.

Timeline

1. The Times of Israel

   16 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTCSource ↗

   The Times of Israel reports that Liberman accused Eisenkot of seeking a unity government with Likud, compared him to Gantz, and urged voters seeking Netanyahu's removal to ignore the spin.

2. The Times of Israel

   16 Oct 2026, 16:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Times of Israel reports that Liberman ruled out a minority coalition dependent on Arab parties and is banking on Likud defectors, a strategy the article says creates a roadblock for the center-left.