Bennett and Eizenkot Seek Unusual Alliance With Liberman Ahead of Elections
As elections draw nearer, political maneuvering is intensifying, with former Defense Minister Gadi Eizenkot and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett reportedly making an unusual request to Avigdor Liberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party. Political commentator Amit Segal reported that Eizenkot and Bennett approached Liberman seeking to sign a surplus election agreement with him.
Segal explained that the urgency behind this request stems from the current political landscape within the opposition bloc. Eizenkot and Bennett are facing a difficult choice: either secure a surplus agreement with Liberman or be compelled to form one with Yair Golan. A surplus agreement allows parties to transfer unused votes to each other, potentially increasing their seat count in the Knesset.
The move suggests a strategic effort by Eizenkot and Bennett to maximize their electoral gains and avoid a less desirable partnership. The specific details of their proposal to Liberman and his response have not yet been disclosed.
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