Monday, 2 Nov 2026 2 Dhu al-Qadah 2026 AH Beirut
📰 2 sources 5 articles · 2 Nov 2026, 13:16 → 46 minutes ago

Lieberman rejects a Netanyahu government and recommends Eisenkot to form one

Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, announced his refusal to take part in a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu, his refusal to back a government relying on Arab parties, and his rejection of forming a minority government. He also said he would recommend Gadi Eisenkot to form the government and Yair Lapid for the Knesset speakership.

📍 Where things stand: Lieberman's positions have been declared, with no development yet regarding an official mandate to form a government.

⏱️ Timeline

  1. 2 Nov 2026, 13:16 The Hebrew newspaper Maariv reported that Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman will not take part in a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu and will not support any government that relies on Arab parties.
  2. 2 Nov 2026, 14:08 The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that Lieberman announced he would recommend Gadi Eisenkot to form the government and would recommend Yair Lapid to serve as Knesset speaker.
  3. 2 Nov 2026, 14:10 The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that Lieberman announced his refusal to take part in a government headed by Benjamin Netanyahu, and also rejected forming a minority government.
Timeline written by AI from the sources below; updated as new reports arrive.
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