Avigdor Lieberman Urges Yair Golan to Avoid Controversial Remarks Amid Opposition Tensions

Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, contacted Yair Golan, leader of the Democratic Party, over the weekend to request that Golan avoid making divisive statements and focus on issues with broad consensus. The conversation, revealed by Michael Shemesh on Channel 13 news, took place despite Lieberman’s refusal to be photographed with Golan due to his left-wing positions. Lieberman urged Golan to concentrate on general, central messages addressing common public concerns rather than controversial topics.

Lieberman’s remarks also addressed statements made by candidates within the Democratic Party, emphasizing that such comments could harm not only Golan’s party but the entire opposition bloc. Shemesh noted that Lieberman is aware of the opposition’s vulnerabilities and is attempting to influence how the bloc is perceived by the public. Meanwhile, Yisrael Beiteinu continues to strengthen, with new members joining the party.

This interaction highlights growing tensions within the opposition as Lieberman seeks to maintain a unified and moderate public image for the bloc ahead of upcoming political challenges.