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Liberman Accuses Opposition Rival Eisenkot of Seeking Alliance With Netanyahu

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Avigdor Liberman accused opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot of seeking to form a government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, escalating tensions within the opposition. Liberman claimed Eisenkot's strategy aimed to weaken other opposition parties rather than gain government support. The dispute highlights deep divisions as Israeli parties prepare for elections, with Eisenkot having previously rejected Netanyahu's return to leadership.

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Avigdor Liberman accused Gadi Eisenkot of seeking to form a government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Liberman claimed Eisenkot's strategy aimed to take votes from opposition partners, not government supporters.
The dispute escalates tensions within the Israeli opposition ahead of upcoming elections.
Liberman compared Eisenkot to Benny Gantz, questioning military experience in politics.
Eisenkot had previously rejected a government role for Netanyahu after the October 7th attack.

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Eisenkot's campaign to make Yashar the largest party was aimed at taking votes from opposition partners rather than winning over government supporters.per Avigdor Liberman
Eisenkot is seeking a coalition with Netanyahu’s ultra-Orthodox partners.per Avigdor Liberman
Those who held leadership positions during the October 7 attack were unfit to return to senior office.per Gadi Eisenkot

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