Avigdor Liberman

'I am very worried': Netanyahu unsure about victory in Israeli election, says he will not retire

Netanyahu also criticized his political rivals, including Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Liberman, claiming that a government led by them would depend on the support of Arab parties.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a hearing in his corruption trial at the Jerusalem District Court, October 11, 2026.
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, speaks during an election campaign rally in Haifa, September 23, 2026

Israel's opposition will not defeat Netanyahu by focusing on October 7 - opinion

Former Shin Bet chief and Yashar party member Yoram Cohen speaks during the launch of the Yashar party’s election campaign in Hod Hasharon, central Israel, June 30, 2026.

Ex-Shin Bet chief warns Netanyahu could deliberately escalate tensions ahead of elections

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

Liberman accuses Eisenkot of plotting post-election alliance with Netanyahu, siphoning votes


No minority government, no Netanyahu: Liberman sets coalition red lines ahead of elections

With neither political bloc projected to secure a majority, Liberman ruled out a minority government, rejected Netanyahu, and suggested Likud MKs could defect after the elections.

Yisrael Beytenu's chairman Avigdor Liberman.

Two haredi protesters arrested after attempting to break into IDF office in Bnei Brak

The office belonged to the IDF's Kodkod program, which allows haredi men aged 23 and older who are not eligible for combat service to serve in technology-related positions in the IDF.

Haredi draft protesters attempt to break into IDF office in Bnei Brak, October 14, 2026.

Liberman warns US could recognize Palestinian state, sanction Israel within two years

Bennett calls for bringing Israeli talent home as political leaders address venture capital summit ahead of elections.

Avigdor Liberman tours the US base located near the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel, which is expected to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

IATI Holds Annual Managing Partners Conference

The conference brought together managing partners from Israel’s leading venture capital funds and investment firms.

MK Avigdor Liberman and Sarel Eldor.

Universal conscription, constitution plan: Liberman reveals requirements to form government

Lieberman said on Sunday that mandatory military or civilian service for all Israelis would be a nonnegotiable condition for joining a government, while proposing a constitution drafted by experts.

Israel Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman announced on Sunday his selection of candidates for his party's Knesset slate ahead of the upcoming deadline to submit lists before the October elections, September 6, 2026.

Bennett backtracks after sarcastically suggesting Netanyahu could serve as minister in future gov't

"Anyone who saw my statements today understood they were meant to [be] absurd," Bennett said.

Naftali Bennett speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, October 11, 2026.

October 7 haunts Netanyahu's election campaign, but his bloc holds its ground

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Despite painful October 7 commemorations, Netanyahu's bloc holds steady in polls as both sides clash over security failures, military achievements, and the flydubai incident.

TIME WILL tell if it was politically wise to hold an election just 20 days after commemorating a massacre that shook the Israeli public to its core, the writer posits.

Opposition calls on A-G to take legal action against PM, Likud attacks Gil over Oct 7 interview

In a public statement, Likud said that on the morning of the October 7 massacre, "Avi Gil knew about the approaching attack and chose not to wake the prime minister in time."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the state ceremony for the three years since October 7.

US will recognize Palestinian state after Trump's term ends in two years, Liberman claims

He also warned that the Palestinians are preparing for an “all-out confrontation” against Israel, claiming that its first stage would take place at the upcoming Palestinian Authority elections.

Yisrael Beytenu leader and MK Avigdor Liberman holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2026

'He should be ashamed': Liberman condemns Chikli for mocking his Russian accent

Avigdor Liberman accused Amichai Chikli of insulting more than a million Russian-speaking Israelis after the minister mocked his accent, sparking widespread criticism.

 Israel's Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli speaks during the inauguration ceremony of the new settlement of Maale Arugot on September 2, 2026 in Gush Etzion, West Bank; illustrative