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Avigdor Lieberman Rejects Coalition with Ra'am, Criticizes Likud as Ultra-Orthodox Lite
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First reported by Walla · Aug 1, 2026
What happened
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, rejected cooperation with Ra'am and criticized Likud as an ultra-Orthodox lite party. He urged opposition unity to oust Netanyahu's government and predicted a Zionist majority government. Lieberman also condemned Iran's stance and criticized Israel's handling of US decisions on Iran strikes.
- 01Lieberman rejects Ra'am as a coalition partner after October 7 attacks.
- 02He urges opposition to focus on removing Netanyahu's government, not premiership debates.
- 03Likud is criticized as an ultra-Orthodox lite party, with no intention to rejoin.
- 04Lieberman predicts a Zionist majority government without needing other factions.
- 05He accuses Iran of stalling on nuclear and regional ambitions.
- 06Israel is called a 'banana republic' over handling of US Iran strike decisions.
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