Lieberman and Bennett Meet Amidst Heated Election Campaign

Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, and Naftali Bennett, head of the Tkuma party, held a joint political meeting on Wednesday. The two discussed necessary actions to achieve victory in the ongoing election campaign and addressed current issues, according to a statement from both leaders. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of a turbulent election season, with both parties positioning themselves as alternatives to the current Netanyahu government.

Lieberman, who recently launched the slogan "We Must Decide - Lieberman," is aiming to present his party as representing the national and state values previously associated with the Likud party. In recent weeks, Yisrael Beiteinu has seen significant additions to its ranks, including Sharon Sharabi, brother of hostage survivor Eli Sharabi and murdered hostage Yossi Sharabi, who stated he grew up on the values of the "old Likud", national, state, and security-oriented, which he now sees embodied in Yisrael Beiteinu. The head of the Metula local council, David Azulai, also joined, asserting that only Lieberman can address security and the issue of "protection rackets."

Bennett's Tkuma party is also strengthening its list with experienced figures. Recent additions include MK Eitan Ginzburg, who left the Blue and White party, Moti Gil, CEO of AION Labs, and Nissan Zevi from Kibbutz Kfar Giladi, a leader in efforts to rehabilitate the northern confrontation line. Tkuma was the first party to submit its list for the 26th Knesset, choosing the letter 'Bet' and foregoing 'Pei,' associated with Yair Lapid's party.

Lieberman emphasized at a recent campaign event that he is unwilling to make concessions towards Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox parties. He stated, "Anyone who talks about an exemption for 30% or 4,500 yeshiva students is mistaken and misleading. The moment you agree to a certain exemption, everything that was will be."