Avigdor Lieberman Vows to Block Democrats From Key Ministries, Yair Golan Fires Back

First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago

What happened

Avigdor Lieberman ruled out the Democratic Party holding key ministries in any future Israeli government, provoking a sharp public rebuttal from Democratic leader Yair Golan, who accused Lieberman of aiding Netanyahu's divisive campaign. The dispute underscores deep divisions within the opposition ahead of government formation talks.

• 01Lieberman refuses to let Democrats hold Defense, Internal Security, or Justice ministries.
• 02He told Democratic leader Golan to "keep quiet" as his best contribution.
• 03Golan accused Lieberman of echoing Netanyahu’s divisive campaign messages.
• 04Golan called for opposition unity to defeat Netanyahu and win government.
• 05The clash occurred at a public conference in Ramat Hasharon on August 26, 2026.
• 06The dispute reflects tensions within the Israeli opposition ahead of forming a new government.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Avigdor Lieberman Vows to Block Democrats From Key Ministries, Yair Golan Fires Back

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Avigdor Lieberman Vows to Block Democrats From Key Government Posts Amid Sharp Exchange with Yair Golan

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Liberman Accuses Yair Golan of Playing Into Netanyahu’s Hands Amid Political Tensions

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Avigdor Lieberman Criticizes Yair Golan Over Security Roles and Settlement Comments

WallaCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Avigdor Lieberman Rejects Netanyahu, Criticizes Yair Golan Ahead of Israeli Elections

MaarivCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Avigdor Lieberman Rejects Democrats Holding Key Ministerial Posts Ahead of Elections

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Yair Golan Responds to Avigdor Lieberman, Urges End to Netanyahu's Incitement Campaign

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago

Avigdor Lieberman and Yair Golan Clash Over Opposition Strategy and Government Formation

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Avigdor Lieberman Accuses Yair Golan of Acting as Likud's Propaganda Agent

MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Avigdor Lieberman and Yair Golan Clash Over Palestinian State and Coalition Strategy

N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Avigdor Lieberman and Yair Golan Clash Over Palestinian State and Coalition Plans

YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Avigdor Lieberman Criticizes Yair Golan, Rejects Democrats Holding Security Portfolios

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