Israel is set to hold its third election this year, after Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the secular nationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party, announced that he would not support the formation of a minority government.
Explaining his decision on Wednesday, Lieberman blamed both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Kahol Lavan leader Benny Gantz for the political deadlock, accusing the two politicians of refusing to agree to a political compromise. Seen as a kingmaker, Lieberman’s small party could have helped tip the scales in either Netyanyahu or Gantz’s favor, both of whom are struggling to form a coalition government.
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