Avigdor Liberman, leader of the Yisrael Beytenu party, has formally ruled out his party's involvement in a minority government coalition. The proposal, reportedly floated by Gadi Eisenkot of the Yashar party, would involve forming a government with fewer than the 61 seats required for a standard parliamentary majority. Such an arrangement would necessitate external support from other political factions to pass legislation and maintain stability.

Liberman’s rejection centers on the lack of a clear, stable majority. He stated clearly that his party 'won't be there' if the coalition fails to meet the 61-seat threshold. This stance effectively narrows the options for Eisenkot, who has been exploring alternative governing arrangements amidst the current political climate. While Eisenkot has been active in proposing these minority government models, Liberman’s refusal to participate serves as a significant hurdle, as his party’s support is often viewed as a key component for any viable coalition in the current Knesset. The disagreement highlights a fundamental divide in strategy: Eisenkot appears willing to explore unconventional, smaller-scale governing structures, while Liberman maintains a strict requirement for a traditional, majority-backed coalition to ensure functional governance.