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Yossi Ahimeir Urges Avigdor Lieberman to Adopt National Unity Ahead of Israeli Elections
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By יוסי אחימאיר
First reported by Maariv · Aug 10, 2026
What happened
Yossi Ahimeir wrote an open letter to Avigdor Lieberman, praising his political rise but criticizing his attacks on Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox community. Ahimeir urged Lieberman to adopt a more statesmanlike approach and consider joining a national unity government ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections.
- 01Yossi Ahimeir criticizes Avigdor Lieberman's attacks on Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox community.
- 02Lieberman's party polls at eight to ten seats despite media popularity.
- 03Ahimeir questions Lieberman's chances as opposition candidate for prime minister.
- 04He condemns Lieberman's harsh rhetoric as divisive and bordering on antisemitism.
- 05Ahimeir urges Lieberman to join a national unity government with Likud and others.
- 06He calls on Lieberman to prioritize national unity over factionalism before elections.
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