# Lieberman says he will recommend Eisenkot to form coalition, backs Lapid for Knesset speaker

- Published: 2026-11-02T12:30:50Z
- Updated: 2026-11-05T04:35:39Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/2026-11-02/ty-article/.premium/lieberman-backs-eisenkot-to-form-coalition-lapid-for-knesset-speaker/000001a1-9c1c-d125-a3b1-fddec9950000
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While pledging not to serve in a government with Netanyahu, the Yisrael Beiteinu leader blamed Eisenkot for a 'crushing failure' at the polls: 'He ran the most selfish campaign imaginable'

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