Liberman backs Eisenkot for prime minister, blames him for election result...

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman Avigdor Liberman blamed Gadi Eisenkot for the center-left bloc's failure in recent elections. Liberman announced that his party would support Yair Lapid's bid to become Knesset speaker.

Despite the criticism of his ally, Liberman said his party would recommend Eisenkot for prime minister.