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Liberman set to become only Eisenkot-bloc leader with direct security ties to Netanyahu

Liberman was set to head the Knesset's temporary Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, while Eisenkot urged Netanyahu to exercise restraint in security decisions during the political transition.

Avigdor Liberman (L), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Yashar party member Matan Kahana attends the presentation of the party’s candidate list ahead of the upcoming general elections in Rosh HaAyin, September 7, 2026.

Eisenkot takes control of Knesset, but speaker pick may complicate government formation - analysis

HAREDI DEMONSTRATORS protest in Jerusalem on July 23, 2025.

Haredi MKs propose exempting haredi yeshiva students from IDF service at 26, halting arrests

MK Roy Folkman (Yashar) chairs a meeting for the Knesset Arrangements Committee on November 11, 2026.

Knesset forms Eisenkot bloc-led transitional committees as gov't remains without coalition


Israel's 26th Knesset must restore dignity, accountability, and public trust - editorial

However bitter the election campaign, the swearing-in ceremony reminds us that the public has entrusted 120 citizens with the serious business of representing it and governing the country.

The Knesset plenum

'Netanyahu will always choose himself': Yashar cancels unity talks with Likud after PM speech

Ra'am's Abbas claims Netanyahu said he "trusted" Sinwar in a 2021 meeting • B'Yachad, Yashar push bills on PM term limits, civil rights

Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot seen behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as party leaders pose for a group picture in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Eisenkot seeks haredi parties' support to oust Knesset Speaker Ohana on inauguration day

Following Yashar's request, UTJ party chairman MK Yakov Asher said the party would not support efforts to replace Ohana before a new government is formed.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana at orientation for incoming MKs, November 9, 2026.

Likud officials ‘hope for a miracle’ as haredi parties weigh joining Eisenkot government - analysis

As Netanyahu works to block an Eisenkot government, Likud officials concede privately that if UTJ gets an acceptable draft arrangement, “all that remains is to put our trust in God.”

UTJ delegation meets in the President's Residence, Jerusalem, ahead of consultations with President Herzog, November 5, 2026.

Eisenkot looks to haredim to help unseat Knesset speaker, Netanyahu bloc 'hopes for a miracle'

Shaked, Liberman reportedly meet amid coalition negotiations • Shas waiting for UTJ to take first step toward Eisenkot • A-G Baharav-Miara says no evidence of foreign election interference

MK Avigdor Liberman and MK Gadi Eisenkot at a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, September 9, 2024

Shas weighs support for Eisenkot government as haredi parties seek solution to draft crisis

UTJ could pave the way for Shas to join an Eisenkot coalition, acting as its "Shabbos goy" while the Sephardi haredi party seeks to avoid alienating pro-Netanyahu voters.

A Shas party campaign poster. October 25, 2026

Eisenkot warns Israel 'approaching point of no return' while receiving mandate to form government

Mossad hands Shin Bet findings on suspected foreign election interference • Tibi declines to rule out joining Eisenkot • Eisenkot, Liberman expected to meet on Monday as part of coalition talks

Gadi Eisenkot (L) recieves the mandate to form the 26th Knesset in Jerusalem on November 8, 2026.

Shas claims reports of party joining potential Eisenkot-led coalition 'complete fake news'

Shas's statement comes following an N12 report that Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman dropped his veto on forming a government with haredi parties.

Shas chairman Arye Deri attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Eisenkot to receive mandate as Netanyahu calls for unity government

Ben-Gvir accuses opposition of betraying supporters • Golan sets base for coalition with haredi parties

Yashar party chairman and former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot arrives to cast his ballot in Israel’s general elections at a polling station in Herzliya, October 27, 2026.

To oust Netanyahu, Liberman needs the parties he promised to keep out - analysis

Before the election, Yisrael Beytenu's Liberman ruled out forming a coalition with Netanyahu, the Haredi parties, and dependence on Arab parties. He has now relaxed the Haredi veto.

Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman MK Avigdor Liberman at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.