"Maariv" learns: Likud officials approached Liberman in an attempt to advance unity with Netanyahu - and were met with refusal
The chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu rejected the approaches and continues to support Gantz for forming the government. Alongside a willingness for compromises to prevent additional elections, he rules out a government dependent on the Arab…
Assessment
Likud figures have approached Avigdor Liberman to explore unity with Benjamin Netanyahu, but Liberman refused. He continues backing Benny Gantz to form the government. Liberman signals openness to compromises to avoid another election, but draws a red line against a government dependent on Arab parties. His position is clear: sitting with Likud is possible, but not with Netanyahu. This keeps the coalition deadlock intact and raises the stakes for Netanyahu's political future.