Will Bennett be fired for opposing Liberman appointment?

Officials in the Israeli political system are trying to convince Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett to back the appointment of Avigdor Liberman as Defense Minister, Channel 2 News reported Thursday night.

According to the report, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is considering firing Jewish Home’s ministers – Bennett, Ayelet Shaked and Uri Ariel – if they object to Liberman’s appointment. However, the report said, it is believed an agreement with Jewish Home will be reached in order to prevent such a move and allow for the expansion of the coalition.