# Israeli opposition party leader on Eisenkot: 'Seeks government with Netanyahu'

- Published: 2026-10-16T09:19:18Z
- Updated: 2026-10-18T12:47:22Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/2026-10-16/ty-article/.premium/israeli-opposition-party-leader-on-eisenkot-seeks-government-with-netanyahu/000001a1-43dc-ddcc-a3fd-cbfcc9790000
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Avigdor Lieberman said the former IDF chief is keeping the possibility of a minority government on the table to pressure Netanyahu into a rotation deal in which he, Eisenkot, would serve as prime minister first

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