Avigdor Lieberman Criticizes Netanyahu Over Rising Cost of Living in Israel

Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the ongoing rise in the cost of living in Israel. Lieberman recalled Netanyahu's pre-election promises to reduce prices, highlighting videos of Netanyahu visiting supermarkets and gas stations before the elections. "Who remembers Netanyahu visiting a supermarket except before the elections?" Lieberman said, emphasizing that despite these promises, prices have continued to increase since the elections.

Lieberman specifically mentioned fuel prices, referencing footage of Netanyahu filling up at a gas station while complaining about the high costs. He pointed out that fuel prices have risen again despite Netanyahu's assurances in 2022 that they would fall. Additionally, Lieberman attacked the government’s handling of education funding, questioning the status of cost-of-living measures and early childhood education.

He concluded his remarks with a pointed statement: "Every falafel stand is run much better than Israel's economy!" This criticism underscores growing public frustration with economic management under Netanyahu's leadership.