Jerusalem, Oct. 29 -- Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman has reportedly informed party activists that he will refrain from entering a coalition alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or Ahmad Tibi of the Joint List.

According to the Times of Israel, Liberman said, "What we said before the elections is even more true after the elections. We will not sit with Bibi or with Tibi," echoing a Likud campaign phrase featuring the prime minister's nickname. "There are too many developments and events. We will wait for the dust to settle and consider the steps forward."

Liberman has consistently maintained his pledge never to participate in a Netanyahu-led administration or align with a government dependent on Arab political factions, t...