Lieberman and Bennett preparing the ground? Growing concern in Eisenkot's camp

First publication: Among Gadi Eisenkot's supporters, concern is growing that Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett refuse to commit to supporting the leader of the largest party, contrary to convention. The two hinted that party size does not matter to them, and the fear is of unprecedented political extortion in coalition negotiations if the bloc wins the elections. Eisenkot himself addressed this this week, saying, 'A reality where a party leader with 8-10 seats demands the premiership is not appropriate.' His associates clarified that his remarks were directed at Lieberman and Bennett. The concern grew after MK Yulia Malinovsky, a close associate of Lieberman, said in an interview that 'the experienced one is the one worthy of leading' and that 'there is very, very strong talk that Lieberman will be prime minister.' The article presents the tensions within the opposition bloc ahead of the elections.