Lieberman Criticizes Eisenkot's Prime Ministerial Bid, Citing Self-Interest

Lieberman supported making Eisenkot prime minister, but questioned the nature of his campaign. He alleged that Eisenkot focused more on making his party the largest party than on consolidating the entire anti-Netanyahu coalition. According to Lieberman, this hurt his political allies. He said the coalition won 48 seats, far fewer than he expected. The coalition included Yisrael Beitenu, Yashar, Beyakhad, and the Democrats. Lieberman described Eisenkot's campaign as based on self-interest. He said the goal of the coalition should have been to form the largest political coalition rather than the largest party.