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Avigdor Liberman cuts contact with Gadi Eisenkot, pushes for unity deal with Benjamin Netanyahu

Avigdor Liberman has reportedly cut off contact with opposition leaders, including Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett, and is pushing for a unity government with Benjamin Netanyahu. Liberman has ruled out joining a government with Netanyahu or Arab-backed factions. He has called for a revolt within Likud, urging Netanyahu MKs to join an opposition-led government.

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  • ✓ Avigdor Liberman has cut off contact with Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett.
  • ✓ Liberman has ruled out joining a government with 'Bibi or Tibi'
  • ✓ Liberman is pushing for a unity government with Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • ✓ Liberman has called for a revolt within Likud, urging Netanyahu MKs to join an opposition-led government.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 10 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Liberman has officially cut ties with Eisenkot and other opposition leaders, escalating his push for a unity government.

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  1. Liberman cuts ties with opposition, pushes for unity government

    Avigdor Liberman has reportedly cut off contact with opposition leaders, including Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett, and is pushing for a unity government with Benjamin Netanyahu. Liberman has ruled out joining a government with Netanyahu or Arab-backed factions. He has called for a revolt within Likud, urging Netanyahu MKs to join an opposition-led government.

    Why it matters

    This development is significant as Israel's political deadlock deepens. Liberman's move could impact the formation of a new government and the country's ability to address pressing issues. The opposition bloc has been trying to capitalize on divisions within Likud.

    What is confirmed

    • Avigdor Liberman has cut off contact with Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett.
    • Liberman has ruled out joining a government with 'Bibi or Tibi'
    • Liberman is pushing for a unity government with Benjamin Netanyahu.
    • Liberman has called for a revolt within Likud, urging Netanyahu MKs to join an opposition-led government.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Liberman prefers Eisenkot to join a unity coalition.

    What to watch next

    • Netanyahu's response to Liberman's call for a revolt
    • Development of unity government negotiations
    • Impact on Knesset Speaker position
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. The Jerusalem Post — Avigdor Liberman cuts contact with Gadi Eisenkot, pushes for unity deal with Benjamin Netanyahu
    2. The Times of Israel — Liberman repeats pledge he won’t join government with ‘Bibi or Tibi’
    3. Israel National News — Report: Liberman cuts off contact with opposition bloc leaders
    4. Ynetnews — Liberman calls for revolt within Likud, predicts better election results
    5. Haaretz — Lieberman Urges Netanyahu MKs to 'Revolt' and Join Opposition-Led Government
    6. www.jpost.com — Avigdor Liberman cuts contact with Gadi Eisenkot, pushes for ...
    7. www.europesays.com — Avigdor Liberman cuts contact with Gadi Eisenkot, pushes for ...
    8. worldisraelnews.com — Liberman cuts contact with opposition leaders, rules out gov ...
    9. www.israelnationalnews.com — Report: Liberman cuts off contact with opposition bloc ...
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