Avigdor Lieberman
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Avigdor Lieberman, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Former Adviser to Bennett Urges Israel to Open Clinics for Gaza Children
Oz Siminovsky, former adviser to Naftali Bennett, called for Israel to open medical clinics for Gaza children as a strategic humanitarian effort. He argued this approach could wea…
Gadi Taub Warns Of Ofer Winter Joining Lieberman To Break Right-Wing Bloc
Dr. Gadi Taub warns that Ofer Winter may join Avigdor Lieberman to dismantle the right-wing bloc in Israel, potentially undermining Netanyahu and Likud's position. Winter is expec…
Likud Officials Reject Ofer Winter as Part of Right-Wing Bloc Ahead of Elections
Senior Likud officials reject Ofer Winter as part of the right-wing bloc, fearing he may ally with opposition figures after elections. Winter claims to represent right-wing voters…
Avigdor Lieberman Criticizes Netanyahu Over Rising Cost of Living in Israel
Avigdor Lieberman criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for failing to lower Israel's cost of living as promised, highlighting rising prices and poor economic management.
Yulia Malinovsky Rules Out Mansour Abbas in Next Israeli Government, Predicts Over 61 Seats
Israel Beytenu MK Yulia Malinovsky ruled out Mansour Abbas joining the next government and predicted her bloc would win over 61 seats. She called for universal military conscripti…
Israeli Experts Debate Constitutional Crisis and Democratic Solutions at Major Conference
Israeli legal experts and political leaders convene at a major conference to discuss the ongoing constitutional crisis and democratic challenges, emphasizing the need for public t…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! Leads With 24 Seats as Ofer Winter's New Party Enters Knesset
A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! party leading with 24 seats, while Ofer Winter's new party enters the Knesset with 4 seats, pushing Likud down to 21. Netanyahu's coalitio…
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter’s New Party Crosses Electoral Threshold, Weakening Religious Zionism and Coalition
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter is launching a new party that crosses the electoral threshold with four seats, weakening Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party and reduc…
Ex-IDF Chief Gantz's Yisrael Atid Tops Poll, Netanyahu's Likud Second, Bennett Third
A Channel 12 poll shows former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Atid leading with 24 seats, ahead of Netanyahu's Likud at 22 and Bennett's Yachdav at 15. Various scenarios involv…
New Poll Shows Right-Wing Bloc Leading With 63 Seats, Left at 47 in Israel
A new August 2026 poll shows Israel's right-wing bloc leading with 63 Knesset seats versus 47 for the left, with Likud as the largest party. Netanyahu leads as preferred prime min…
Avigdor Lieberman Urges Yair Golan to Avoid Controversial Remarks Amid Opposition Tensions
Avigdor Lieberman called Democratic Party leader Yair Golan to urge him to avoid divisive statements and focus on consensus issues, aiming to protect the opposition bloc’s image…
Avigdor Lieberman Rebukes Yair Golan to Ease Opposition Bloc Tensions
Avigdor Lieberman called Yair Golan to request focusing on consensus topics and to reduce divisive remarks within the opposition bloc ahead of the 2026 elections.
Avishai Greenzaig Exposes Gadi Eizenkot Security Spin as Political Campaign
Journalist Avishai Greenzaig exposed that the controversy over Shin Bet's refusal to secure Gadi Eizenkot is a political campaign by Eizenkot's team to position him as Netanyahu's…
Drugs Smuggled into Gaza Hidden Inside Humanitarian Aid Canned Goods
Israeli authorities uncovered drugs smuggled into Gaza hidden inside canned food sent as humanitarian aid. The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories condemned Ha…
Thirteen Female Local Leaders Urge Israeli Parties to Alternate Gender on Knesset Candidate Lists
Thirteen female heads of local authorities in Israel have petitioned political parties to alternate men and women on their Knesset candidate lists, demanding gender parity ahead o…
Former IDF Commander Danny Shachar Joins Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu Party
Retired IDF Brigadier General Danny Shachar, former Tourism Ministry CEO, joins Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party, citing the need for strong leadership amid recent secur…
Netanyahu Warns Against Voting for Small Right-Wing Parties, Citing Past Left-Wing Governments' Deadly Consequences
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israeli voters against supporting small right-wing parties, claiming past vote splitting led to left-wing governments responsible for thou…
Israeli Reality Show 'Four Weddings' Sparks Controversy Over Language Comment in Promo
The Israeli reality show "Four Weddings" sparked controversy over a bride's comment about not liking to hear Russian, leading to accusations of racism. The full episode aired on K…
New Ultra-Orthodox Party Emerges as Gantz and Erdan Renew Unity Talks Ahead of Israeli Elections
With 65 days to Israel's elections, a new ultra-Orthodox party led by Eli Yishai is forming, while Benny Gantz and Gilad Erdan renew talks to unite their blocs. Gadi Eisenkot and…
Guy Peleg Criticizes Yoaz Hendel's Party and Election Strategy as Worrisome
Israeli journalist Guy Peleg criticized former minister Yoaz Hendel's new party for unclear political goals and low poll prospects, warning it could weaken the opposition's chance…
Natan Eshel Accuses Ofer Winter of Undermining Right-Wing Bloc Ahead of 2026 Elections
Natan Eshel, close to Netanyahu, accused Ofer Winter of trying to split the right-wing vote and undermine the bloc ahead of the 2026 elections. Likud officials consider securing Y…
Raanana Council Member Inbar Samovski Joins Yisrael Beiteinu Party
Inbar Samovski, a Raanana city council member and business leader, has joined the Yisrael Beiteinu party, endorsing Avigdor Lieberman and aiming to bring her local and entrepreneu…
Mansour Abbas Sparks Controversy by Calling for Palestinian State Recognition
Mansour Abbas's call for Israel and the US to recognize a Palestinian state has stirred political controversy, though his stance aligns with views expressed by various Israeli pol…
Avigdor Lieberman Criticizes Israeli Aid Policy to Gaza Amid Hamas Rearmament
Avigdor Lieberman criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for sending aid trucks to Gaza while Hamas re-arms, amid renewed terror attacks. Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered strong…
Netanyahu’s Coalition Deals Lower Bar for Small Parties to Gain Top Government Roles
Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-term coalition strategies lowered the threshold for small parties to gain major government roles, culminating in Naftali Bennett becoming Prime Minister…
Netanyahu Vows No Palestinian State Under His Leadership, Criticizes Opposition and Muslim Brotherhood Allies
Prime Minister Netanyahu firmly rejects the establishment of a Palestinian state under his leadership and criticizes opposition parties for aligning with the Muslim Brotherhood. H…
Israeli Governance Faces Criticism Amid Political Deals, Social Issues, and Security Concerns
Ron Kofman critiques Israel's governance, highlighting political corruption, social inequality, security threats to bus drivers, and controversial policies on terrorism and demogr…
Former PM Bennett Commits to Enabling Government Change Regardless of Role
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett pledged to support a government change regardless of his role, criticized Netanyahu's handling of Iran's nuclear threat, and highligh…
Netanyahu Pushes to Unite Right-Wing Bloc Amid Election Campaign Challenges
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is actively working to unify the right-wing bloc ahead of Israel's upcoming elections, offering reserved spots to key figures like Moshe Kahlon w…
Bennett Faces Criticism Over Unrealistic Promises to Cut Cost of Living by 30%
Naftali Bennett promises a 30% cut in food prices by dismantling monopolies, but critics call his plans unrealistic given Israel's economic challenges and his limited past achieve…
Yoav Segalovich Nears Joining Ra'am Ahead of Party Primaries
Knesset member Yoav Segalovich is poised to join the Ra'am party and secure the second spot on its list after upcoming primaries. He and Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas have agreed on…
Gadi Eizenkot Leads Betting Markets as Favorite for Israel's Next Prime Minister
Prediction markets show former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot as the leading candidate for Israel's next prime minister, with a significant lead over Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the 2026…
Avigdor Lieberman Rejects Early Commitment to Opposition Bloc Leader as PM Candidate
Avigdor Lieberman opposes Gadi Eizenkot's call for the largest opposition party to automatically nominate the prime minister candidate, warning it could weaken the bloc's chances…
Avigdor Lieberman Calls for Unity and Vote Gains to Defeat Coalition in Elections
Avigdor Lieberman urges opposition parties to unite by transferring 5-6 seats from the coalition, boosting turnout, and avoiding internal disputes to win elections.
Arab Parties Form Small Joint List Amid Political Tensions Ahead of Israeli Elections
Ahead of Israel's elections, Arab parties formed a small joint list excluding Mansour Abbas's Ra'am, amid political disputes and strategic calculations by both the Change Bloc and…
Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu Surges as Netanyahu's Likud Declines in New Poll
A new poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu leading with 26 seats, surpassing Netanyahu's Likud at 20. The current coalition strengthens to 49 seats, while opposition totals…
Yair Golan Warns Netanyahu May Exploit Security Crisis to Disrupt Israeli Elections
Yair Golan accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of seeking to create a security crisis to disrupt Israel's upcoming elections. He condemned Likud's leadership, ruled out unity with Ne…
Ayelet Shaked Faces New Setbacks in Political Comeback Ahead of Israeli Elections
Ayelet Shaked faces renewed setbacks as Israel Beytenu rejects her inclusion and Blue and White members resist her joining, fearing post-election disloyalty that could aid Netanya…
Israeli Opposition Bloc Faces Post-Election Leadership Battle Over Prime Minister Role
Ahead of Israel's elections, opposition leaders Gadi Eizenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Lieberman are already contesting who will become prime minister if they win. Eizenkot l…
Avishai Ben Haim Faces Backlash for Criticizing Anti-Netanyahu Camp's True Target
Avishai Ben Haim is under heavy criticism for stating that opposition parties oppose Netanyahu's voter base, not just Netanyahu. He argues that even if Netanyahu resigns, oppositi…
Ramat Gan City Council Member Maya Plumbum Joins Yisrael Beiteinu Party
Maya Plumbum, Ramat Gan city council member and immigration portfolio holder, has joined Yisrael Beiteinu, praising leader Avigdor Lieberman. The party noted her background in pub…
Channel 14's Yinon Magal Sparks Online Clash with News 12's Adi Zarifi Over Edited Interview Clip
Yinon Magal of Channel 14 posted an edited clip of News 12's Adi Zarifi's interview with Avigdor Lieberman, prompting Zarifi to share the full footage and accuse Magal of distorti…
Netanyahu Faces Criticism Over Syria Airstrike Amid Election Concerns and Rising Tensions with Turkey
Israel launched an airstrike on a Syrian airport to curb Turkish influence, coinciding with a disputed poll favoring Netanyahu ahead of elections. Critics accuse Netanyahu of risk…
Yair Golan Criticizes Israeli Strike in Syria, Likens It to Risking Conflict with Turkey
Yair Golan condemned Israel's strike in Syria as reckless and risking conflict with Turkey, while Likud accused him of endangering Israel's security and supporting Turkish militar…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party Widens Lead Over Netanyahu's Likud in New Poll
A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar party leading with 26 seats, ahead of Netanyahu's Likud at 23. Netanyahu's coalition gains seats but remains behind the opposition bloc. Ei…
Netanyahu Warns Of Former General Winter Splitting Right-Wing Votes Or Aligning With Eisenkot
Prime Minister Netanyahu fears retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter’s political run could split right-wing votes or shift support to a rival government led by Eisenkot and Gantz…
Avigdor Lieberman Seeks to Lead Opposition Bloc Against Netanyahu
Avigdor Lieberman is pushing to lead the opposition bloc against Netanyahu by unifying their political messaging and campaign strategy. He has engaged with key opposition leaders…
Former Givati Commander Ofer Winter Plans to Launch Political Party, Open to Alliance with Lieberman
Ofer Winter, former Givati Brigade commander, is set to launch a new political party and is open to joining a coalition led by Avigdor Lieberman if Israel Beiteinu forms the gover…