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Liberman Expands Yisrael Beiteinu with New Members Amid PM Ambitions

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First reported by Maariv · 1 day ago

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Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beiteinu is gaining strength in polls by expanding its candidate list beyond its traditional base, aiming to become a broad secular-national party. Despite this growth, internal competition for limited seats and the need for coalition partners pose challenges. Liberman positions himself as a prime minister candidate but may ultimately become a kingmaker in forming Israel's next government.

  • 01Yisrael Beiteinu rises to about ten seats in polls, expanding beyond its traditional base.
  • 02New members join from Likud, security, and civil society, broadening party appeal.
  • 03Liberman refuses to guarantee realistic list positions amid growing candidate pool.
  • 04Party aims to attract right and center voters as an alternative to Netanyahu.
  • 05Liberman rejects coalitions with Netanyahu and ultra-Orthodox parties, seeking other partners.
  • 06Potential cooperation with Yair Golan's Democratic Party highlights coalition dilemma.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew32 minutes ago
Liberman Expands Yisrael Beiteinu with New Members Amid PM Ambitions
MaarivCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Liberman Proposes Unified Prime Minister Solution to Opposition Ahead of 2026 Elections

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