Avigdor Liberman
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Avigdor Liberman, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Likud Denounces Liberman for Alleged False Claims on IDF Gaza Operations and Security
Likud strongly refutes Avigdor Liberman's claims that Israel's military has withdrawn from key Gaza positions and that political leaders hindered counterterrorism efforts. Liberma…
Liberman Warns Hamas's Nukhba Unit Resumes Village Raids as Netanyahu Withholds Information
Avigdor Liberman warns that Hamas's Nukhba unit has resumed training for raids on Israeli villages, but political leaders, including Netanyahu, are restricting IDF responses and w…
Liberman Rejects Broad Military Exemptions Proposed by Gadi Eizenkot's Party
Yoram Cohen of Gadi Eizenkot's party proposed broad military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox youth, prompting Avigdor Liberman to vow universal conscription with no exemptio…
Israel Beytenu Demands Netanyahu Remove AI-Generated Image of Liberman with Mansour Abbas
Israel Beytenu has demanded that Prime Minister Netanyahu remove an AI-generated image showing Avigdor Liberman with Mansour Abbas, claiming it violates election law. The party th…
Gadi Eizenkot Leads Israeli PM Forecasts, Netanyahu Second, Liberman Surpasses Bennett
Prediction markets show Gadi Eizenkot leading Israel's 2026 prime minister race, Netanyahu second, and Liberman surpassing Bennett, indicating a major shift in political forecasts.
Former Defense Minister Liberman Blasts Current Defense Minister Katz Over Social Media Video and Cabinet Remarks
Former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman criticized current Defense Minister Israel Katz for a social media video and cabinet remarks attacking the IDF Chief of Staff, calling for…
Liberman and Bennett Hold Secret Talks to Block Gadi Eizenkot's Path to Premiership
Naftali Bennett's close aide secretly met with Avigdor Liberman to discuss forming a joint bloc to prevent Gadi Eizenkot from receiving the mandate to form Israel's next governmen…
Liberman Reveals He Offered Political Slots to Gilad Erdan and Others, Warns Voting for Erdan Supports Netanyahu
Avigdor Liberman revealed he offered political positions to Gilad Erdan and others but was refused, warning that voting for Erdan supports Netanyahu. He denied plans to ally with…
Yaya Pink Reveals Joint West Bank Road Project With Merav Michaeli, Sparking Right-Wing Backlash
Yaya Pink revealed a joint project with former Transportation Minister Merav Michaeli analyzing West Bank roads for their impact on future political solutions, sparking right-wing…
Eizenkot's Party Leads in New Poll as Liberman Gains Support
A Channel 13 poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's party leading with the opposition bloc holding 58 Knesset seats, while Liberman gains strength and a Mansour Abbas-Yoav Segalovich alliance…
Liberman Exposes 'Anything But Netanyahu' Camp's Strategy Amid Golan's Revealing Comments
Avigdor Liberman criticized Yair Golan for revealing the true agenda of the "Anything But Netanyahu" coalition, accusing them of hiding their real plans and relying solely on oppo…
Liberman Accuses Yair Golan of Playing Into Netanyahu’s Hands Amid Political Tensions
Avigdor Liberman condemned Yair Golan for raising divisive issues that aid Netanyahu politically, refusing to join a government with Democratic Party control over key ministries…
Liberman Urges Immediate Conscription Law Amid IDF Strain, Netanyahu Promises Post-Election Action
Avigdor Liberman demands immediate Knesset action on a full conscription law due to heavy IDF strain, rejecting delays until after elections. Netanyahu promises such a law only af…
Liberman Rules Out Golan Holding Defense or Justice Portfolios in Israel Beytenu
Avigdor Liberman stated that Yair Golan and his allies are not ideal partners but insisted they must not hold the Defense or Justice ministries in the government.
Rising Concern in Gadi Eizenkot's Camp Over Liberman and Bennett's Reluctance to Support Him
Gadi Eizenkot leads opposition polls but faces growing concern as Avigdor Liberman and Naftali Bennett refuse to back him, risking coalition instability. Liberman's camp signals h…
Matan Kahana Criticizes Midan Bar's Support for Liberman Over Gadi Eizenkot
Matan Kahana criticized Midan Bar for supporting Avigdor Liberman over Gadi Eizenkot as prime minister, accusing Bar of shallow political tactics after Bar's remarks at a Likud-af…
Former Pilots Union Chairman Midan Bar Joins Yisrael Beiteinu Backing Liberman
Midan Bar, outgoing chairman of the Israeli Pilots Union and reserve helicopter pilot, has joined Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party, endorsing him for prime minister. Bar…
Liberman Warns Income Tax Could Rise 16% Without Universal Military Draft Law
Avigdor Liberman announced that refusal to serve in the IDF or civilian service will lead to loss of benefits and a criminal record, warning that without a universal draft law, in…
Liberman Conditions Support for Temporary Minority Government on Becoming Prime Minister
Avigdor Liberman reportedly demanded to be prime minister as a condition for supporting a temporary minority government aimed at replacing Netanyahu, a claim he denies.
Liberman Claims It's His Turn to Be Prime Minister in Potential Minority Government Talks
Opposition leaders claim Avigdor Liberman demanded the prime minister role in a minority government plan to replace Netanyahu, but Liberman denies these reports.
Likud's Amichai Shikli Defends Shin Bet Chief Zini, Criticizes IDF Chief and Liberman
Likud’s Amichai Shikli praised Shin Bet chief David Zini’s counterterrorism work and dismissed Avigdor Liberman’s election interference claims as conspiratorial. He defended Shin…
Minister Ze'ev Elkin Accuses Israeli Center-Left of Ideological Hatred Toward Haredi Community
Israeli Minister Ze'ev Elkin accused the center-left of adopting ideological hatred toward the Haredi community, especially regarding Torah study, amid debates over conscription a…
Yotam Zamri Warns of Major Left-Wing Revenge Campaign if They Regain Power
Yotam Zamri warned on Channel 14 that if the left regains power in Israel, it will launch a broad revenge campaign through appointments and laws. He cited past attempts by the Ben…
Liberman Accuses Knesset Speaker Ohana of Serving Netanyahu Family, Vows to Repeal Ultra-Orthodox Laws
Avigdor Liberman accused Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana of serving the Netanyahu family and politicizing his role during a July 2026 parliamentary session. Ohana denied the claims, as…
Liberman and Golan Rule Out Coalition With Shas Amid Isenkot's Praise for Ultra-Orthodox Party
Avigdor Liberman and Yair Golan announced they will not join a government with Shas, despite Gadi Isenkot's recent praise of the party. Liberman criticized Shas's stance on milita…
Retired Colonel Talia Lankri Joins Yisrael Beiteinu, Supports Liberman for PM
Retired Colonel Talia Lankri has joined Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party, bringing extensive national security experience. She supports Liberman's leadership and aims to…
Liberman Excludes Netanyahu From Future Government, Golan Rejects Current Coalition Partners
Ahead of Israel's elections, Avigdor Liberman said Likud can join the next government but not Netanyahu, citing his role in October 7 events. Yair Golan rejected all current coali…
Former Jewish Home Deputy Mayor Rejoins Israel Beytenu, Supports Liberman for PM
Reuven Gur-Arieh, former deputy head of the Shomron Regional Council from the Jewish Home party, joined Israel Beytenu and endorsed Avigdor Liberman for prime minister, marking Is…
Liberman Blames Government for Incitement Against IDF Chief Amid Draft Protest
Avigdor Liberman criticized the Israeli government for enabling political support of draft evaders, leading to incitement against the IDF Chief of Staff at a rally attended by coa…
Ayelet Shaked explores a joint run with Avigdor Liberman
Ayelet Shaked is reportedly in informal talks with Avigdor Liberman about a joint election run. At the same time, she is trying to rally moderate Religious Zionist activists who n…
Poll Shows Narrow Likud Lead as Netanyahu Regains Ground, Bennett Slips
A Maariv poll gives Likud 22 seats, just ahead of Gideon Eisenkot’s Yashar! on 21 and Naftali Bennett’s Yachad! on 18. In bloc terms, Netanyahu’s camp reaches 50 seats and the ant…
Polls Show Bennett Slumps to Single Digits as Likud Leads
Two new polls show Likud leading and Naftali Bennett falling sharply, including a Channel 14 survey that gives his party 9 seats. Gadi Eisenkot remains competitive in both seat co…
Netanyahu’s Contradiction, and the Warnings Ignored Before October 7
The article argues that Benjamin Netanyahu has damaged Israel strategically while presenting himself as decisive. It says Avigdor Liberman accurately warned about Hamas years befo…
Netanyahu’s Possible Exit Looms Over Likud as Primary Rules Fight Intensifies
Likud is facing mounting internal tension over its primary rules and reserved list spots, with aides to Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly signaling that he may consider drastic steps…
Whispers From the Haredi Political and Social Scene
A Haredi gossip column highlights leaked audio of Rabbi Moshe Berzovsky on draft policy, a Torah dedication for Avigdor Liberman, and election-season maneuvering. It also describe…
Opposition Blasts Ultra-Orthodox Car Protest as It Gridlocks Israel
Large ultra-Orthodox car convoys blocked roads across Israel on Wednesday in protest over draft arrests and sanctions on Torah students. Opposition figures sharply attacked the pr…
Parents of Commando Soldiers in Lebanon Blast Netanyahu, Katz and the IDF Chief
Dozens of parents of IDF Commando Brigade soldiers in Lebanon wrote to Netanyahu, Katz and Zamir, saying the troops are being held back and should be allowed to win or brought hom…
Treasury Warns Scrapping Kosher Reform Could Cost Public 750 Million Shekels a Year
Israel’s Finance Ministry says a bill to cancel kosher certification reform could cost consumers and the state 750 million shekels a year. The coalition-backed measure passed its…
Ben Gvir Warns Winter's Solo Run Could Help Bennett or Eisenkot
Itamar Ben Gvir said Ofer Winter should not run alone in Israel's next election and should instead join Bezalel Smotrich, warning that a separate bid could hand votes to Naftali B…
Yair Golan Says He Would Form a Government With Mansour Abbas
Yair Golan said he would build the next government with Ra'am and Mansour Abbas, calling Abbas a proven and workable coalition partner. He ruled out any party from the current coa…
Election Panel Debates Overseas Voting for Service Volunteers and Polling Stations in Nursing Homes
The Knesset Constitution Committee debated election-law changes including ballot boxes in nursing homes and voting rights for national service volunteers abroad. Coalition members…
Sharon Sharabi Warns Against a Return to Gaza Containment Policy
Sharon Sharabi warned that a renewed policy of containment in Gaza could bring another October 7. He said Gazans are approaching the yellow line on Hamas’s behalf while Israel doe…
Poll Finds Most Israelis Want Netanyahu to Quit Before Next Election
A Channel 13 poll says 58% of Israelis want Benjamin Netanyahu to quit before the next election. The survey also found broad dissatisfaction with the outgoing government and showe…
Can Gadi Eisenkot Break the Former Chiefs of Staff Political Curse?
Israeli media is asking whether former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot can succeed in politics where most chiefs of staff have failed. The article says his security image and measured sty…
Writer says Jewish unity should outweigh right-wing politics in response to Kalman Libeskind
Ishay David responds to Kalman Libeskind by arguing that Jewish unity matters more than right-wing politics. He criticizes the current coalition and Religious Zionist leadership o…
Political backlash after four Israeli soldiers are killed in southern Lebanon
Four Israeli soldiers were killed and four others wounded in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon, prompting fierce political reactions in Israel. The fallen included Lt. Co…
Poll Shows Eisenkot Overtaking Bennett for the First Time
A Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot overtaking Naftali Bennett, with 21 seats to 19, while Likud stays at 22. Eisenkot also leads Bennett in a tested joint run and beats Benjami…
Bennett Sees a Path to Power as Netanyahu Battles Coalition Fractures
Daphne Liel says Benjamin Netanyahu is politically weakened, while the anti-Netanyahu bloc is divided between Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot. Bennett avoided saying he would st…