Avigdor Liberman

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Opposition's bold deal: Make Gantz President, exit politics

Opposition leaders including Lapid, Liberman, Eisenkot and Bennett are reportedly planning to offer Benny Gantz the presidency in exchange for him leaving politics.

Lapid on ceasefire:

'Netanyahu cheated Israel and its partners'

Opposition leaders lash out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the Iran ceasefire a failure and accusing him of mismanagement and deception.

Will they vote in favor?

Death penalty for terrorists: Yisrael Beytenu's condition

Yisrael Beytenu party says it will vote in favor of Otzma Yehudit's death penalty bill if the Prime Minister is present in the Knesset and votes in favor.

Severe warning:

Palestinian Authority is preparing a Trojan Horse for Israel

Palestinian Authority possesses an armed force three times larger than that agreed upon in the Oslo Accords, elite units, and offensive weapons. 'No one can say they were not warned,' says MK Avigdor Liberman.

Bennett attacked after calling for unity government

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls for unity government, drawing attacks from other opposition leaders.

Avigdor Liberman:

'Treat the rioters like terrorists'

Chairman of Yisrael Beyteinu, MK Avigdor Liberman, condemns Bnei Brak riots, blames haredi leadership, calls for Border Police deployment

Proposed Bill: One Chief Rabbi for Israel

MKs from Yisrael Beytenu have submitted a bill to amend the Chief Rabbinate Law, with the aim of abolishing the division between th Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi and Sephardic Chief Rabbi.

Liberman sets conditions for the next government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman appeals to Eisenkot, Bennett, Golan, and Lapid, demanding they commit to a comprehensive and equal Draft Law as part of the next government’s basic guidelines.

Bill tying voting rights to military service rejected

The Knesset overwhelmingly rejects legislation seeking to bar those who do not enlist in the military from voting in national elections.

Liberman's latest interview sparks outrage among haredi leaders

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman Avigdor Liberman unveils election strategy this week, taking sharp aim at the haredi community and drawing fierce backlash from Rabbi Dov Lando’s office.

Liberman

'No place for haredi parties in next government'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman announces his refusal to participate in a future government that would include representatives of haredi or Arab parties over their 'anti-Zionism.'

Opposition leaders:

We expect Benny Gantz, Naftali Bennett, to join us

At a meeting comprised of opposition party leaders, plans are made to create permanent forum, plan for next government.

Bennett wants joint run, Liberman and Eisenkot are in no rush

Naftali Bennett invites Gadi Eisenkot and Avidor Liberman to merge into a large party to offer an alternative to Netanyahu’s leadership. The two said they would consider the idea closer to elections.

Meets Gadi Eisenkot

Liberman continues to push 'guidelines for the next government'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman meets with Gadi Eisenkot as part of ongoing efforts to establish a unified Zionist platform for a future government.

Poll:

Bennett-Liberman alliance would secure 30 seats

Poll shows merged Bennett-Yisrael Beytenu slate would become the largest party, while slightly weakening the opposition bloc.

Bennett and Liberman meet to discuss war, government

Former PM Naftali Bennett met MK Avigdor Liberman to discuss the war, hostages, and Israel’s future leadership, as Liberman urged opposition leaders to unite on guiding principles.

Liberman offers Lapid to form 'new government'

MK Avigdor Liberman calls on opposition leader MK Yair Lapid, opposition leaders, to agree on basis for future government, alleging current government caused October 7 massacre.

Netanyahu reassures partners he will not trade them for Gantz

The Prime Minister's Office sent a message to his fellow members of the coalition that he would not accept the offer from Benny Gantz to join the government as a way to add votes for an end to the war.

'Terrorism pays off':

Israeli leaders slam Macron for recognizing Palestinian state

Israeli leaders condemn French President Emmanuel Macron’s announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state, accuse him of rewarding Hamas and betraying the Jewish people.

Liberman: Soldiers fell on the altar of coalition's preservation

MK Avigdor Liberman accuses government of blocking deal to release all hostages, drawing sharp criticism from bereaved families, leaders across the political spectrum.

Liberman:

Ceasefire with Iran will lead to renewed war in two years

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says Israel’s military gains are being undermined by a rushed diplomatic process, warns Tehran has no intention of abandoning its nuclear or terror agenda.

Telegram channel editor rebukes Liberman over Abu Shabab militia

Abu Ali Express editor rejects MK Avigdor Liberman's assertion that details on the Yasser Abu Shabab militia originated from social media, warning that such disclosures by officials carry serious consequences for Israel's strategic ambiguity.

IDF Reserve Officer:

'Liberman must stand trial for leaking information'

Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Meir Indor demanded legal action against MK Avigdor Liberman for revealing Israeli operations in Gaza.

Netanyahu rebukes:

What Liberman did helps Hamas, he doesn't care

Netanyahu slams Liberman for revealing Israeli-militia ties, calls it a harmful security leak driven by political motives

'Severe and dangerous leak'

Defense officials call out Liberman: 'cynicism and populism'

Defense officials attacked the Yisrael Beytenu Chairman, who claimed that Israel arms militias in Gaza to fight Hamas.

Liberman: 'Israel is arming militias in Rafah'

MK Liberman claimed that Israel is supplying weapons to crime organizations in Rafah in an attempt to weaken Hamas. Netanyahu's office did not deny the report.

Liberman claims:

Netanyahu fought to appoint Yair Golan as IDF Chief of Staff

Liberman accuses Netanyahu of backing controversial left-wing figure Yair Golan for IDF Chief, says PM using scandal to deflect from hostages and Gaza failures.

Liberman claims:

'Israel is funding the aid to Gaza'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman claims that humanitarian aid to Gaza is funded by the Mossad and the Defense Ministry, amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars from public funds, echoing similar claims made by Yair Lapid.

Liberman:

'I will run for Prime Minister in the next elections'

In an interview on Channel 12, the chairman of Yisrael Beytenu clarifies that his party will run independently: "Anyone who wants to join is welcome."

Liberman calls for arrest of leading haredi rabbis

MK Avigdor Liberman, head of Yisrael Beytenu, calls for arrest of former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, haredi leader Rabbi Dov Lando, for their anti-draft statements.

Liberman:

'Netanyahu’s policies led to October 7 tragedy'

MK Avigdor Liberman claims that Netanyahu strengthened Hamas' rule for years and avoided making critical security decisions—contrary to the positions of the defense establishment.

Liberman on running with Bennett: There will be no ego

Yisrael Beytneu chairman does not rule out a joint run with Naftali Bennett in the upcoming elections: "There are no questions at all about who is in first place and who is second; we will know how to solve all the problems."

Lapid refuses to apologize for offensive statement about minister

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman MK Avigdor Liberman criticises Opposition Leader for saying he should "get a raise" for looking at Minister Orit Strock.

Avigdor Liberman:

'Bring back hostages, eliminate October 7 terrorists'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman speaks at Democracy Day conference at Reichman University: We must first bring all the hostages back and then no one who participated in the October 7 massacre should die a natural death.

Supporting terrorism:

MK Ayman Odeh compares hostages to terrorists

MK Ayman Odeh compares hostages to terrorists and causes uproar. MK Liberman, 'MK Odeh is the Hamas spokesman in the Knesset. Send him to Gaza.'

Liberman to Netanyahu:

'Stop making excuses, evacuate Khan al-Ahmar'

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman, MK Avigdor Liberman, responds to Arutz Sheva report on expansion of the illegal Bedouin outpost: 'Stop being scared to deal with this.'

MK Liberman:

'We need to deal the Houthis a crushing blow'

After second consecutive day of early-morning Houthi missile launch, MK Avigdor Liberman urges: 'We need to deal the Houthis and Iran a crushing blow - now!'

Liberman:

'I'll join coalition if there is universal conscription'

Yisrael Beyteny chairman details his conditions for joining the coalition, says Netanyahu may quietly make agreements on a Palestinian state and catch coalition members off guard.

Poll:

Netanyahu gaining strength at the expense of Gantz and Liberman

Kan 11 News poll finds that Netanyahu would gain significant strength, both in the seat count of the Likud and in the size of his political bloc, even if Bennett enters the race.

Avigdor Liberman:

'We need to monitor how Assad's fall affects Jordan'

Former Defense Minister warns that Israel must be cognizant of the regional implications of the fall of the Assad regime, not merely what happens on the Israel-Syria border.

'A dark day for justice'

Officials from Israel and the world condemn ICC decision

After the ICC issues arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant, elected officials in Israel and around the world respond.

Golan lashes out at Netanyahu:

'Netanyahu forgot what it's like to be a bereaved brother'

Opposition leaders made a statement to the media following Netanyahu's decision to dismiss the Defense Minister | Lapid appealed to the coalition: 'Do not support Gallant's dismissal'

Gantz calls on Netanyahu:

'Prepare to attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

Gantz: 'While a case of breaking the law is being investigated in PM's office, he is busy neutralizing the gatekeepers' | Lieberman calls to attack Iran: 'Strike first.'

Opposition dissatisfied with targets of Iran strike

Yair Lapid and Avigdor Liberman praise the IDF, but blast the government over the targets chosen to be attacked: We should have exacted a much heavier price from Iran.

MK Liberman:

'We must strike Iran with a blow it cannot recover from'

MK Avigdor Liberman called for Israel to attack Iran: 'We must target all their energy and nuclear infrastructure and missile production facilities.'

Poll:

Party led by Bennett and Liberman wins 30 seats

Kan 11 News poll examines the effect of Sa'ar's United Right Party integrating into the Likud.

Liberman:

'I believe Sa'ar is on his way to the government'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman predicts that Gideon Sa'ar may join the government in the near future.

Poll:

A party with Bennett and Liberman takes votes from the left bloc

Poll published on Kan 11 News finds that a party led by Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman and Gideon Sa'ar wins 27 seats at the expense of Yesh Atid and National Unity.

Poll:

Bennett could have largest party in the Knesset

According to the survey, a new party led by former PM Naftali Bennett could be the largest in the Knesset, with 22 seats - and 25 if it included a union with Liberman.

Liberman:

'I spoke with Bennett, we will meet again this week'

The chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu addressed the possibility of a joint run with various forces on the right and said he is having discussions on the matter with former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Hamas newspaper carries threat from Liberman

Hamas' official publication prominently featured MK Liberman's statements that Israel will cease to exist if the coalition holds out until 2026.

New poll:

Liberman gaining steam, voters prefer Bennett to Netanyahu

New survey published by i24NEWS shows opposition gaining majority if elections were held today, significant support for Naftali Bennett if he returns to politics.

Liberman:

'French Jews - leave now'

Following a strong showing by France's Left in yesterday's elections, Avigdor Liberman has declared that there is 'no time to lose' for French Jews to move to Israel.

Avigdor Liberman:

'Without defeating Iran, Israel will not survive'

MK Avigdor Liberman spoke to Arutz Sheva: 'We cannot afford to lose this battle. If we manage to defeat Iran, everything else will fit into place, even the release of the hostages.'

Haredi MK to Liberman:

Did you take us out of the wheelbarrows yet?

MK Avigdor Liberman demands haredim enlist in IDF; MK Moshe Gafni hits back: 'You wanted us headed to the garbage dump, and now you want us to enlist?'

Poll:

Liberman at all-time high, Bennett supported more than Netanyahu

In Channel 12 News poll, more respondents say Minister Naftali Bennett is more suitable to be PM than Netanyahu.

Minister Goldknopf:

'IDF is not really interested in recruiting haredim'

Speaking at event in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Bnei Brak, UTJ chairman argues that the IDF is not really interested in haredim. Liberman fires back: The people of Israel really don't need you.

Sovereignty Movement to PM:

Add Liberman and Sa'ar to War Cabinet

According to the movement bringing the two into the government will 'help lead to the change for which the people in Israel have been longing.'

Report:

Liberman and Bennett discussing joint Knesset run

The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman is seeking a union of anti-Netanyahu right-wing parties but would insist on leading such a party.

At Hebrew University:

'With spirit and blood we will redeem Al-Aqsa'

Students chanted anti-Israel slogans and waved PLO flags at a demonstration at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.