With a week remaining before the deadline to finalize candidate lists for the upcoming Knesset elections, Israel Beitenu chairman Avigdor Lieberman has publicly called on the leaders of opposition parties to include his party’s candidates on their slates. The appeal suggests Lieberman anticipates his party may not pass the electoral threshold independently. This move is widely interpreted as a strategic maneuver to ensure representation for Israel Beitenu in the next Knesset. Lieberman is positioning himself as a potential kingmaker in post-election coalition negotiations. The call highlights the fluidity of Israeli politics as parties scramble to maximize their influence. It also reflects concerns within Israel Beitenu about potential voter shifts and an increasingly competitive political landscape. This also indicates Lieberman is open to joining a broader coalition if it means securing seats.