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Retired Colonel Talia Lankri Joins Yisrael Beiteinu, Supports Liberman for PM

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First reported by N12 · Jul 8, 2026

What happened

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 influence Israel's security policies following the October 7 attacks. Liberman praised her expertise and said her addition strengthens the party's security team.

01Retired Colonel Talia Lankri joins Yisrael Beiteinu, endorsing Avigdor Liberman for prime minister.
02Lankri is a national security advisor, local council member, and former deputy head of the National Security Council.
03She participated in key defense committees reviewing budgets and the October 7 investigations.
04Lankri cited the October 7 attacks as a catalyst for her political involvement to restore security.
05Liberman praised her experience and said her joining strengthens the party's security and professional team.
06Yisrael Beiteinu commits to a firm stance against terrorism to restore public trust and governance.

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