Haim Ramon Warns of Serious Moves by Bennett and Lieberman Ahead of 2026 Elections

Former Israeli minister Haim Ramon has issued a warning about potential drastic political maneuvers by Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman as the 2026 elections approach. Ramon predicts that no political bloc will secure the 61-seat majority needed to form a government. He suggests that Gadi Eizenkot could establish a government with external support from Arab parties, leaving Benjamin Netanyahu without a parliamentary majority.

Ramon explained that to prevent Netanyahu from becoming a caretaker prime minister, Arab parties might support a government from the outside. He noted that Lieberman’s main goal is to become prime minister himself, not to ally with Arab parties. Ramon emphasized that those who want a stable government without political blackmail from Lieberman or Bennett should vote for Eizenkot, who could increase his current number of seats with proper preparation.

Ramon described Lieberman’s voter base as solid, while Bennett’s is more fragile. He warned that Bennett and Lieberman might attempt to force a rotation government or other arrangements despite having fewer seats. The discussion took place on 103FM and involved prominent figures including Netanyahu, Bennett, Lieberman, Eizenkot, Gilad Erdan, and Yuli Edelstein. The political context is the upcoming 2026 Israeli elections and the challenges in forming a stable coalition government.