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Avigdor Bechar Names Avigdor Lieberman as His Preferred Prime Minister Candidate
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First reported by Maariv · 2 hours ago
What happened
Avigdor Bechar, who lost family members in the October 7 attack, announced he will vote for Avigdor Lieberman, rejecting joining Likud and emphasizing the need for firm action against Hamas near his home in southern Israel.
- 01Avigdor Bechar lost his wife and son in the October 7 massacre near Gaza.
- 02He rejects disarming Hamas and calls for firm Israeli resolve against them.
- 03Bechar refuses to join Likud, citing lack of responsibility for the security situation.
- 04He is focused on rebuilding his family and community after the tragedy.
- 05Bechar endorses Avigdor Lieberman as a practical leader and plans to vote for him.
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