Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman denied reports that he was interested in becoming Knesset speaker in a post on X/Twitter on Saturday.
"The wicked never rest for a single moment. I have received several inquiries regarding demands for the position of Knesset speaker. I have no desire and no intention of becoming Knesset speaker," he wrote.
Liberman reportedly cutting ties with opposition bloc as Lapid considered for speaker
According to an N12 News report on Wednesday, in the aftermath of Tuesday’s election, Liberman allegedly moved to cut ties with the opposition bloc in favor of pushing for a unity government.
N12 reported that Liberman cut contact with former prime minister and B’Yachad head Naftali Bennett and Yashar party head Gadi Eisenkot, and has not answered any phone calls from his opposition counterparts.
Also on Wednesday, KAN News reported that the opposition bloc was considering putting Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid forth for the position of Knesset speaker if it succeeds in forming a coalition.
N12 reported that the bloc’s leaders intend to agree on a candidate in order to replace current Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana as soon as possible.
Jonah Davidov contributed to this report.