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Yair Golan Sparks Controversy Claiming Rapid Evacuation of West Bank Outposts Possible
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First reported by Srugim · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
Yair Golan claimed West Bank outposts could be evacuated quickly with political agreement, provoking strong criticism from Avigdor Lieberman and Bezalel Smotrich who oppose such moves.
- 01Yair Golan said West Bank outposts could be evacuated as soon as tomorrow morning.
- 02Golan claimed coordination with Benny Gantz, Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Lieberman on the issue.
- 03Avigdor Lieberman rejected Golan's statements, calling them disconnected and unrealistic.
- 04Lieberman emphasized focusing on consensus in the next government, not divisive issues.
- 05Bezalel Smotrich warned that a Gantz-led government would dismantle settlements and threaten Israel's security.
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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Yair Golan Sparks Controversy Claiming Rapid Evacuation of West Bank Outposts Possible
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Avigdor Lieberman Criticizes Yair Golan Over West Bank Settlement Evacuation Comments
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