Avigdor Liberman

Netanyahu attacks Bennett, Lapid's joint party list announcement with inflammatory video

Members of the Netanyahu-led coalition and the opposition reacted to Bennett and Lapid's announcement that the two will form a joint list for the 2026 Knesset elections.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid.
An Israeli army vehicle moves near destroyed houses in Southern Lebanon, as seen from a position on the Israeli side of the border on April 15, 2026 in Southern Lebanon, Israel.

Talking to Lebanon: Peace, or a temporary respite from Hezbollah? - editorial

Head of the opposition and head of the Yesh Atid party MK Yair Lapid and MK Meirav Ben-Ari deliver a joint statement at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 30, 2026.

Lapid says Israel's promises 'crash into reality' as opposition rages at Lebanon ceasefire

US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, December 29, 2025.

'Political disaster': Israeli leaders lash out over ceasefire, split on who’s to blame


Liberman and Bennett meet to allegedly discuss establishing a new right-wing party

Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Liberman discuss forming a new right-wing party amid ongoing talks, but leadership struggles cause delays.

 THEN-ALTERNATE prime minister Naftali Bennett and then-finance minister Avigdor Liberman attend a cabinet meeting, in Jerusalem, in July 2022.

Right-wing voters already marking Ben-Gvir as Netanyahu's potential successor - poll

In a post-Netanyahu era, Itamar Ben-Gvir leads right-wing candidate support. The National Camp and Likud see minor seat changes. Survey includes 500 respondents.

(L-R) Benjamin Netanyahu; Itamar Ben-Gvir

Israeli politicians call for state commission of inquiry following release of Oct. 7 probe

"The government cannot continue to evade its responsibility towards the citizens of Israel, the families of the fallen, and the families of the hostages." 

 Head of opposition Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem,  June 24, 2024.

Bennett's back: Gideon Saar confirms Naftali Bennett will return to politics

Right-wing politicians hint at political cooperation and the return of former PM Naftali Bennett in a bid to oust Netanyahu at the next elections.

 POTENTIAL NETANYAHU successors? Gideon Sa’ar, Yair Lapid, and Avigdor Liberman meet on Wednesday.

No Time: Liberman calls on French Jews to flee to Israel after far-left victory in France

French Jews were plagued on both sides of the political spectrum by extreme candidates, some with a long history of antisemitism and some with a very recent history. 

 Avigdor Liberman speaking at an Yisrael Beytenu party meeting, July 8, 2024.

New 'Maariv' survey reveals a new right-wing party could crush the Likud party's majority

Conducted between July 3-4, 600 individuals participated in the survey, representing a sample of the adult population in Israel, 18 and above, both Jews and Arabs. The margin of error is 4.2%.

 THEN-ALTERNATE prime minister Naftali Bennett and then-finance minister Avigdor Liberman attend a cabinet meeting, in Jerusalem, in July 2022.

Is the Netanyahu era over? Bennett dominates premiership suitability - poll

A united right-wing party would be the largest party if a vote were held today; Bennett beats all others in premiership suitability.

 THEN-ALTERNATE prime minister Naftali Bennett and then-finance minister Avigdor Liberman attend a cabinet meeting, in Jerusalem, in July 2022.

Where is Israel’s political landscape headed at this point in the war?

Political Affairs: Is a ‘clean sweep’ incoming, or is it just ‘old wine in new bottles’?

 OPPOSITION HEAD MK Yair Lapid attends a 40-signatures debate at the plenum hall of the Knesset earlier this week: ‘The Knesset suddenly understands that it is on the way to falling apart.’

Liberman’s Yisrael Beytenu reaches 15-year peak after Gantz withdraws from gov’t - poll

The party’s rise in the poll comes amid MK Benny Gantz’s withdrawal from the coalition, the escalation of tensions in the North, the hostage rescue operation in the Gaza Strip, and draft law.

 Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman is seen at a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, Israel, on June 19, 2023.

Gallant applauded as he votes against his coalition's haredi draft law

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant defied his party and coalition, voting against an old haredi draft bill approved by the Knesset.

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits the IDF's Southern Command, June 2, 2024