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Lieberman Backs Eisenkot for PM, Rules Out Netanyahu

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Avigdor Lieberman announced his party will recommend Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister, while ruling out any coalition with Benjamin Netanyahu. The Democrats also back Eisenkot, but Shas supports Netanyahu. Lieberman criticized Eisenkot's election performance and revealed the Palestinian Authority's alleged involvement with the Joint List. The Knesset is expected to elect a new speaker next week.

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Avigdor Lieberman will recommend Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government.
Lieberman stated he will not serve with Benjamin Netanyahu under any circumstances.
The Democrats Party will support Eisenkot, while Shas will recommend Netanyahu.
Lieberman blamed Eisenkot for the opposition's election failure, costing seats.
Lieberman identified the Palestinian Authority as funding the Joint List.
The Knesset is set to elect a new speaker next week, potentially Yair Lapid.

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Gadi Eisenkot is responsible for the opposition's election failure, costing them seven to eight Knesset seats.per Avigdor Lieberman
The Palestinian Authority is the foreign entity suspected of transferring money to the Joint List and is its guiding force.per Avigdor Lieberman
A Joint List Knesset member had received hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash.per unspecified source

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