Israel's opposition weighs minority coalition as Bennett, Liberman reject Arab support

Israel's anti-Netanyahu bloc is weighing a minority government if it wins 58 or 59 seats, but Avigdor Liberman and Naftali Bennett reject relying on Arab party support. Gadi Eisenkot proposes the plan, while Yair Golan has not ruled out cooperation with Ra'am. The bloc also seeks to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.

Israel's anti-Netanyahu opposition bloc is preparing for the possibility of forming a minority government after the upcoming elections, despite opposition from Avigdor Liberman and Naftali Bennett. Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, has raised the possibility of establishing a minority government if the parties seeking political change secure 58 or 59 seats, relying on a majority in a confidence vote rather than the permanent support of 61 MKs. Liberman categorically rejects this, insisting on a government backed by a Zionist majority, and has raised the possibility of bringing Likud MKs into a government without Netanyahu. Bennett and Yair Lapid, who head the Beyachad list, also demand a Zionist government. By contrast, Democrats chairman Yair Golan has not ruled out cooperation with Ra'am. The article notes broad agreement within the bloc on replacing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, a move that could be attempted even before a coalition deal is reached.