Lapid and Eisenkot Meet; Liberman Denies Seeking Knesset Speaker Role

Opposition figures met to coordinate political strategy, while Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman rejected reports that he sought the Knesset speakership.

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid and MK Gadi Eisenkot met to discuss coordinating political moves, Reshet 13 and Channel 14 reported. The meeting between the two took place amid ongoing discussions and contacts among opposition parties.

Meanwhile, Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman denied reports claiming he demanded an appointment as Speaker of the Knesset. According to a report by Arutz Sheva, Liberman clarified that he has no desire or intention to take on the post, dismissing rumors circulated on the matter. Further details regarding the content of the talks have not yet been released.