Former Defense Minister Liberman Blasts Current Defense Minister Katz Over Social Media Video and Cabinet Remarks
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Srugim · Aug 11, 2026
What happened
Former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman criticized current Defense Minister Israel Katz for a social media video and cabinet remarks attacking the IDF Chief of Staff, calling for Katz’s dismissal and accusing him of prioritizing political ambitions over national security. The Likud party recently secured Katz a spot on its election list without primary competition to allow him to focus on defense.
- 01Liberman demands firing Defense Minister Katz over social media video and cabinet attacks on IDF Chief of Staff.
- 02Liberman accuses Katz of harming Israel’s security and acting for Likud primaries, not national defense.
- 03Liberman calls for cutting benefits to draft dodgers, linking equal burden-sharing to victory and growth.
- 04Likud reserves Katz a spot on its election list, bypassing primaries to let him focus on defense.
- 05Katz’s placement is alongside ministers Sa’ar and Haim Katz, per party agreements and roles.
- 06Liberman criticizes current government coalition for harming soldiers and Israel’s future.
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