Israeli Opposition Leaders Meet Amid Knesset Power Shift

Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has broken his silence with opposition colleagues, meeting for the first time since the recent elections. Lieberman met with Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, on Tuesday, according to Channel 12. This marks their initial encounter following last week's elections, with opposition leaders reportedly discussing the possibility of forming a government.

Lieberman is also scheduled to meet with Yair Lapid, who is second on the Bayahad party list. In recent days, Eisenkot has held discussions with Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, and Naftali Bennett, head of Bayahad. Previously, Lieberman had not responded to calls from Eisenkot and Bennett.

The opposition bloc aims to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following the ruling coalition's loss of its parliamentary majority in the elections. Sources indicate that a joint meeting of the leaders of the four parties opposing Netanyahu is expected in the coming days.

Earlier reports mentioned Lieberman stating he had been offered the position of Knesset Speaker multiple times but has no intention of seeking the role. His stance on removing Ohana from the position remains unclear. Securing a new speaker would require the support of Arab parties, a prospect Lieberman has historically opposed.

Furthermore, leaders of the "change bloc" have yet to hold a joint meeting, despite President Yitzhak Herzog's planned consultations with party representatives on Wednesday. While Eisenkot, Bennett, Lapid, and Golan have outlined their positions, Lieberman has yet to reveal his plans.