Lieberman Throws Support Behind Eisenkot, Uniting Israel’s Jewish Opposition and Complicating Netanyahu’s Bid to Retain Power...

Avigdor Lieberman announced support for former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot nearly a week after Israel's parliamentary election. The move unites Jewish opposition parties seeking to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Opposition consolidation now complicates Netanyahu's efforts to retain power and form a new government.