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Behadrei HaredimPolitics

Surprise Knesset Meeting: Asher Visits Lieberman's Office

Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba

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Hebrew · 2 newsrooms covering

Asher's office explained the surprise visit by saying Asher came to borrow coffee, as their offices are located across from each other. The explanation highlights a seemingly casual interaction between political rivals.

The story in 4 lines · by baba

  • Yaakov Asher met with Avigdor Lieberman in the Knesset.
  • Asher's office stated he went to borrow coffee from Lieberman.
  • Their offices are located across the hall from each other.
  • The meeting was described as a surprise by the source.
Surprise Knesset Meeting: Asher Visits Lieberman's Office
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A spokesperson for Asher's office stated that the two politicians sit in adjacent offices, and Asher "came to borrow coffee" from Lieberman. The meeting occurred in the Knesset building.

The explanation offered by Asher's office suggests a casual, neighborly interaction between the two lawmakers, whose parties are often at odds politically.

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