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Former Pilots Union Chairman Midan Bar Joins Yisrael Beiteinu Backing Liberman

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First reported by Srugim · 3 hours ago

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Midan Bar, outgoing chairman of the Israeli Pilots Union and reserve helicopter pilot, has joined Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party, endorsing him for prime minister. Bar cited his aviation experience and belief in Liberman's leadership as reasons for entering politics to improve Israel's security, governance, and economy.

01Midan Bar, outgoing Pilots Union chairman, joins Yisrael Beiteinu and supports Liberman for PM.
02Bar is a reserve lieutenant colonel helicopter pilot and El Al captain with seven years leading the union.
03He will soon retire from the union and continues as a flight instructor and volunteer traffic police officer.
04Bar compares national leadership to aviation, stressing the need for experienced crisis management.
05He praises Liberman as a strong leader with clear vision and proven principles.
06Bar aims to restore security, governance, and economic strength through political change.

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