Avigdor Lieberman
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Avigdor Lieberman, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Statistical Glitch in Israeli Poll Highlights Limits of Election Forecasts and Reveals New Party Voter Profile
A polling error involving one respondent caused a one-seat shift between Likud and Religious Zionism, illustrating statistical noise in Israeli election forecasts. Meanwhile, the…
Woman Caught Gluing Lock at Jerusalem Cafe Amid Haredi Protests Over Sabbath Operation
A woman was filmed gluing the lock of a Jerusalem cafe amid ongoing Haredi protests against its Sabbath operation. The cafe owner’s decision to open on the Sabbath has sparked wee…
Israel’s Opposition Faces Internal Divisions That Could Aid Netanyahu’s Return
Ahead of Israel’s October 28 elections, the opposition bloc shows promise but risks fragmentation without unified leadership, potentially enabling Netanyahu’s return despite his w…
Threats Against Avigdor Lieberman and Family Intensify Amid Political Tensions
Avigdor Lieberman and his family face escalating online death threats and violent insults, prompting police complaints and party condemnation amid rising political tensions in Isr…
Bennett and Lieberman Consider Power-Sharing Deal to Sideline Gadi Eisenkot in Israeli Politics
With Israel's elections 75 days away, Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman are reportedly considering a power-sharing deal to sideline Gadi Eisenkot from leading the opposition…
Avigdor Lieberman Rules Out Coalition With Arab Parties After October 7 Attacks
Avigdor Lieberman declared he will not join a government with Arab parties like Ra'am following their statements after October 7 attacks, undermining opposition efforts to form a…
Change Bloc Criticizes Gadi Eizenkot for Prioritizing Personal Campaign Over Coalition Unity
Senior members of Israel's Change Bloc criticize Gadi Eizenkot for prioritizing his personal prime ministerial campaign over coalition unity and election preparations ahead of the…
Likud Gains Two Seats While Otzma Yehudit Loses Support Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset Election
A recent poll shows Likud rising to 30 seats while Otzma Yehudit loses ground ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections, with coalition blocs holding a narrow majority.
Yair Golan's Religious Turn and Political Clashes Highlight Israeli News Roundup
Israeli news highlighted Yair Golan's religious shift and political tensions involving Ahmad Tibi and Tali Gottlieb, alongside social protests and personal stories, reflecting div…
Internal Rift in Arab Parties Threatens Israel's Anti-Netanyahu Bloc Ahead of Elections
Tensions among Israel's Arab parties threaten to split their vote ahead of elections, risking the anti-Netanyahu bloc's majority. Failed negotiations between Hadash, Ta'al, and Ba…
Israeli Opposition Urged to Unite Behind Leading Candidate to Restore Public Trust
Professor Eiran Halperin urges Israeli opposition parties to agree before the 2026 elections that the party winning the most mandates will lead the bloc, likely under Gadi Eisenko…
Otzma Yehudit Condemns Yoav Segalovich and Mansour Abbas Alliance as 'State Liquidation Sale'
Otzma Yehudit condemned the potential alliance between Yoav Segalovich and Mansour Abbas as a threat to Israel's Jewish identity, accusing Abbas of seeking undue influence over na…
Residents Near Gaza Fear Hamas Strengthening Amid Declining Security Confidence
Residents near Gaza express fear over Hamas's growing strength and declining security, while Avigdor Lieberman criticizes Netanyahu for ceding Israeli decision-making to the U.S.
Veteran Israeli Journalist Oren Nahari Dies at 70 After ALS Battle
Oren Nahari, a veteran Israeli journalist known for his insightful coverage of global events, died at 70 after battling ALS. He was widely respected for his decades-long career in…
New Israeli Parties Risk Losing Votes by Failing to Pass Electoral Threshold in 2026
Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections, new parties risk losing votes by failing to pass the electoral threshold, as seen in 2022 when 418,000 votes were wasted. Experts recomme…
Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead in Polls as Netanyahu Bloc Collapses
A Channel 13 poll places Gadi Eizenkot ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu in Knesset seats and prime minister suitability, with the opposition bloc gaining strength. Party mergers show m…
Gadi Eizenkot Urges Bennett and Lieberman to Back Largest Party to Replace Netanyahu
Gadi Eizenkot, leader of the Yisrael party, urges Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman to support the largest opposition party's leader as prime minister candidate to prevent Net…
IDF Denies Avigdor Lieberman's Claim of Hamas Nukhba Training Raid in Gaza
The IDF denied Avigdor Lieberman's claim that Hamas's Nukhba force trained for a raid on an Israeli settlement, confirming intelligence of militant training but no confirmed Nukhb…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Wear Yellow Badges, Compare IDF Draft to Nazi Persecution on Highway 4
Ultra-Orthodox protesters on Highway 4 wore yellow badges and compared IDF conscription to Nazi persecution, sparking political condemnation. The demonstration opposed mandatory m…
IDF Chief Approves First Gaza Strike Since Ceasefire Amid US Pressure to Halt Operations
The IDF conducted its first Gaza strike approved by Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir since the ceasefire, killing a Hamas commander planning attacks. The operation was halted previously…
Likud Accuses Avigdor Lieberman of Lying and Undermining Israeli Security
Likud condemns Avigdor Lieberman for falsely alleging secret deals between Netanyahu and an international peace group on Gaza, accusing him of endangering Israeli security.
Avigdor Lieberman Advises Ayelet Shaked to Delay Political Return Amid Israel Beytenu Talks
Avigdor Lieberman disclosed that he advised Ayelet Shaked to delay her political return amid talks about her joining Israel Beytenu. Despite previous discussions and speculation…
Study Reveals Lasting Impact of Lieberman’s Sweet Drink Tax on Prices and Consumption
A study by the Israeli Tax Authority reveals that the sweetened beverage tax introduced under Finance Minister Lieberman led to higher prices and reduced consumption, effects that…
Israel Faces 16% Direct Tax Increase by 2065 Without Higher Haredi Workforce Participation
Avigdor Lieberman claimed Israel must raise income tax by 16% if universal conscription and extended IDF service are not enacted. This figure is based on a Ministry of Finance leg…
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Accuses Netanyahu and Religious Zionists of Undermining Right-Wing Bloc
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef accused Netanyahu and Religious Zionists of undermining the right-wing bloc and suggested working with the left, though his aides denied this. Internal ultra-O…
Former Likud MK Dan Illouz Calls for Netanyahu's Replacement After October 7 Attack
Dan Illouz, who left Likud for Yisrael Beiteinu, said Netanyahu should have been replaced after the October 7 attack, citing leadership failure and political system flaws. He prai…
Dan Illouz Quits Likud Over Draft Law Disputes, Joins Yisrael Beiteinu
Dan Illouz resigned from Likud over disagreements on military draft exemption laws and joined Yisrael Beiteinu. He criticized Likud for abandoning core values and expressed confid…
Prof. Yuval Elbashan Condemns Israeli Suspect Law as Undemocratic and Unfair
Professor Yuval Elbashan condemned Israel's Suspect Law as undemocratic, arguing it restricts electoral rights and empowers the Attorney General excessively, potentially destabili…
Israel Beytenu Demands Immediate Removal of Altered Photo Shared by Netanyahu's Likud Party
Israel Beytenu has issued a legal warning to Likud demanding the immediate removal of a digitally altered photo falsely showing Avigdor Lieberman with Mansour Abbas. The party cit…
Itamar Ben Gvir Criticizes Likud's Election Slogan, Warns Against Unity Government
Itamar Ben Gvir condemned Likud's election slogan suggesting a broad national government, warning it signals a unity coalition with left-leaning figures that would block judicial…
Israeli Minister Alkin Highlights 15 Russian-Speaking Seats as Key to Right-Wing Victory
Israeli Minister Ze'ev Elkin says 15 Knesset seats held by Russian-speaking voters, boosted by immigration linked to the Russia-Ukraine war, could decide the upcoming election in…
Ashkenazi Dominance Marginalizes Mizrahi Politicians Across Israeli Parties
The article exposes the systemic marginalization of Mizrahi politicians across Israeli parties, highlighting recent Likud primaries and similar patterns in other parties. It argue…
Dan Illouz Resigns from Knesset, Joins Yisrael Beiteinu Citing Disagreements with Likud
Dan Illouz resigned from the Knesset and left Likud to join Yisrael Beiteinu, criticizing Netanyahu and opposing conscription exemption laws. His resignation allows Shabtai Katesh…
Avigdor Lieberman Criticizes Defense Minister Katz Over Social Media Video and Cabinet Remarks
Former Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman condemned current Defense Minister Israel Katz for a social media video and cabinet remarks against the IDF Chief of Staff, calling for h…
New Poll Shows Yisrael Beiteinu Surges, Bennett Gains, Netanyahu and Others Lose Ground
A recent Midgam poll shows Yisrael Beiteinu gaining strength and leading with 24 seats, while Likud falls to 22. Naftali Bennett's party improves to 15 seats, reversing previous l…
Tali Gottlieb Condemns Likud’s Decision to Grant Reserved Seats to Ministers
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb condemned the party’s decision to grant reserved list spots to ministers Israel Katz, Gideon Sa'ar, and Haim Katz, calling it a mockery of voters. The party…
Yinon Magal Warns No Roads Will Be Built in West Bank If Lieberman and Bennett Join Coalition
Yinon Magal warned on Channel 14 that if Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett join Israel's coalition and control the Transportation Ministry, no new roads will be built in the W…
Likud’s New Candidate Oren Dobronski Criticizes Trump, Then Quickly Apologizes
Oren Dobronski, newly placed first on Likud’s list for the 26th Knesset, faced backlash for past harsh criticism of Donald Trump and controversial comments on hostages during the…
Avigdor Bechar Names Avigdor Lieberman as His Preferred Prime Minister Candidate
Avigdor Bechar, who lost family members in the October 7 attack, announced he will vote for Avigdor Lieberman, rejecting joining Likud and emphasizing the need for firm action aga…
Yossi Ahimeir Urges Avigdor Lieberman to Adopt National Unity Ahead of Israeli Elections
Yossi Ahimeir wrote an open letter to Avigdor Lieberman, praising his political rise but criticizing his attacks on Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox community. Ahimeir urged Liebe…
Israeli Political Culture Erodes as Hate Speech and Divisions Deepen
The article criticizes the decline of Israeli political culture marked by hate speech and exploitation of fallen soldiers' deaths. It condemns inflammatory remarks by political le…
Avigdor Lieberman Denies Coordination With Naftali Bennett on Prime Minister Demand
Avigdor Lieberman denied coordinating with Naftali Bennett over the prime minister role post-elections, stressing opposition unity and accusing Gadi Eisenkot's circle of leaks.
Netanyahu's Likud Leads Polls as Center-Right Unions Fail to Pass Threshold
A recent poll shows Netanyahu's Likud leading with 24 seats, overtaking Gadi Eizenkot's Yisra party at 23 seats. Center-right alliances and Blue and White fail to pass the elector…
Dan Illouz Mirrors Naftali Bennett’s Political Shift, Joins Yisrael Beiteinu
Dan Illouz, once a firm right-wing ally of Netanyahu, has shifted politically like Naftali Bennett, joining Yisrael Beiteinu and voting against his former camp. His trajectory ref…
Israeli MKs Take Walla's Election Quiz, Many Align Closely with Likud
Ahead of Israel's elections, Walla's political quiz revealed surprising alignments, with Religious Zionist MKs Rothman and Tal showing strongest affinity to Likud, while center-li…
Former Netanyahu Chief of Staff Yoav Horovitz Breaks Silence on October 7 Failures
Yoav Horovitz, former chief of staff to Netanyahu, publicly criticizes the prime minister's leadership failures surrounding the October 7 attacks. His delayed testimony raises que…
Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen Opens Door to Palestinian Autonomy, Rejects Full Statehood
Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen rejects a Palestinian state but allows for future autonomy, opposing full West Bank annexation. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized Cohe…
Right-Wing Public Support Grows but Coalition Faces Mandate Loss Ahead of Israeli Elections
Following recent conflict, Israeli public opinion has shifted rightward, but the right-wing coalition is losing support due to internal divisions and dissatisfaction with party al…
