Avigdor Lieberman Rejects Minority Government Plans Proposed by Gadi Eizenkot

Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Israel Beiteinu party, has firmly opposed the formation of a government without a clear parliamentary majority of 61 Knesset members. This stance directly challenges reports concerning Gadi Eizenkot, leader of the Yisrael party, who reportedly intends to first establish a minority government and then seek to expand it. Lieberman clarified Israel Beiteinu's position in an interview with Galei Tzahal, stating that his party will not participate in any government formed with fewer than 61 mandates. He emphasized, "There will be no minority government; anyone attempting to form a government with 58 mandates will not include us." The concept of a minority government could rely on support or abstention from parties outside the coalition, but Lieberman categorically rejects this approach, insisting on a government backed by a full majority in the Knesset.