Avigdor Liberman

Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll

The opposition had been standing at 60 seats, at the cusp of a majority, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition remained at 50 seats. The Arab parties, meanwhile, stand at 10 seats.

Opposition head Yair Lapid arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court on a petition against the transfer of funds to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026
Emergency services respond to a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a kindergarten in Romema, Jerusalem, January 19, 2026.

Ben-Gvir to conduct security assessment after death of toddlers at Jerusalem kindergarten

Ze'ev Elkin (L), pictured in December 2025.

Elkin's 'six out of 10' remark frames a broader debate on Israel's civilian reality - analysis

Knesset members attend a plenum hearing, October 29, 2025; illustrative.

Despite turbulent week, demand for commission of inquiry, bloc map remain stable - poll


Who will succeed Netanyahu as his era comes to an end? - opinion

As the Netanyahu era approaches its end, a collection of aspiring successors all claim to possess the “understanding mind” that millions of Israelis think Netanyahu has lost. 

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

Saudi using Israeli peace as cover for its nuclear program - Liberman

“It is the wrong thing to do for the State of Israel because the core of the agreement is the approval Israel gives to the Saudi nuclear program."

 Yisrael Beytenu chairman MK Avigdor Liberman speaks at the Knesset in Jerusalem on May 20, 2024

Liberman: Netanyahu inclined to declare Palestinian state

Liberman accuses Netanyahu of harboring a substantial but undisclosed plan that includes commitments to a Palestinian state and a nod to a Saudi nuclear initiative.

 AVIGDOR LIBERMAN: PA head Mahmoud Abbas and his people have lost control even in Ramallah.

Israeli Right slam gov't decision to allow foreign observer visits for imprisoned Nukhba terrorists

The British government asked for the visits to be held as part of a procedure designed to determine whether there was justification for imposing an arms embargo on Israel.

 Itamar Ben-Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich

N13 poll: Next PM is toss up between Gantz or Bennett

A News 13 poll indicates National Unity Party led by Benny Gantz wins 30 seats if elections held today. Likud strengthens slightly; Yesh Atid receives 15 seats.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) meets with Israeli War Cabinet member Benny Gantz at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., March 5, 2024.

Liberman: Netanyahu trying to avoid responsibility for October 7

Avigdor Liberman accused Netanyahu of seeking Palestinian state recognition, blaming him for the October 7 incident to distract from the Saudi agreement.

 MK Avigdor Liberman speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 6, 2024.

Liberman lambasts Israel's cabinet: This is not how to run a war

In a fiery interview, MK Liberman criticized the conduct of the war cabinet, claiming that members are engaging in struggles for power and ego.

The government has reached exhaustion," Liberman said.

'Israel needs you:' Ultra-Orthodox Jews needed in the IDF, Smotrich says

"A great deal of Torah and fear of God is possible, along with responsibility, carrying a burden, and military service. We will do it together, and we are determined to do it."

 An Israeli soldier prays next to an ultra orthodox Jewish man at the Western Wall, in Jerusalem

As IDF soldiers fight on, Israeli parties call to cancel Knesset spring recess

The decision could also have political implications. One way Netanyahu's opponents are attempting to bring down the government is by having the Knesset pass a bill to disperse itself.

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MK's attend a plenum session for Israeli Knesset's 75th birthday, in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 24, 2024.

'Dermer promised the Saudis a Palestinian state': Liberman hits back at government

Liberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, criticized the government's budget plan and raised concerns that cabinet member Dermer made commitments to the Saudis about a Palestinian state.

 MK Avigdor Liberman speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 6, 2024.