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Avigdor Lieberman Accuses Netanyahu of Potential Shin Bet Misuse in Upcoming Elections

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Avigdor Lieberman Accuses Netanyahu of Potential Shin Bet Misuse in Upcoming Elections
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First reported by N12 · 4 hours ago

What happened

Avigdor Lieberman accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of potentially using the Shin Bet against political rivals in the upcoming elections, criticized coalition partners Shas and United Torah Judaism, and reaffirmed his party's refusal to join a government including them. He also called for universal conscription and threatened funding cuts for non-compliant institutions. Likud and Minister Amichai Shikli rejected Lieberman's claims as baseless and politically motivated.

  • 01Lieberman warns Netanyahu may misuse Shin Bet against political rivals in upcoming elections.
  • 02He criticizes Shas, Aryeh Deri, and former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot for harming Israel's security.
  • 03Israel Beiteinu refuses to join any government including Shas or United Torah Judaism.
  • 04Lieberman demands universal conscription and threatens funding cuts for non-core curriculum schools.
  • 05Likud and Minister Shikli reject Lieberman's allegations as unfounded and politically motivated.

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Full coverage · 6 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Avigdor Lieberman Accuses Netanyahu of Potential Shin Bet Misuse in Upcoming Elections
Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Likud Condemns Liberman's Claims of Political Use of Shin Bet in Upcoming Elections
SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Liberman Accuses Netanyahu of Using Shin Bet Against Rivals, Sparking Political Firestorm
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Avigdor Lieberman Accuses Netanyahu of Politicizing Shin Bet Ahead of Elections
N12Center · Hebrew4 hours ago
Liberman Warns Netanyahu May Use Shin Bet Against Political Rivals in Upcoming Elections
MakoCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Liberman Warns Netanyahu May Use Shin Bet Against Political Rivals in Upcoming Elections

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