Yisrael Beytenu

Opposition boycotts Netanyahu at Indian PM's Knesset session, rejoins for Modi’s speech

Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beytenu parties announced immediately before the session that they would be present for Modi’s speech but would boycott Benjamin Netanyahu and Amir Ohana's remarks.

INDIAN PRIME Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Yair Lapid at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem during Modi’s official visit to Israel on February 25, 2026.
 IDF reservists joining the "David Brigades," the five new reservist brigades announced by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, December 17, 2024.

Thousands of shekels deducted from reservists' salaries in 2025, Knesset panel discusses

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

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

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

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


Shas's Deri attacks Liberman for supporting Arab Joint List

"Liberman has taken an additional step towards his political and ethical abyss and declared clearly that he prefers to sit with members of the Joint List... rather than his brothers and sisters."

Aryeh Deri during Shas Conference on February 10th, 2019

Blue and White, Yisrael Beytenu take step toward coalition agreement

Blue and White attempt to negotiate once more with Yisrael Beytenu as the government formation deadline nears.

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz meets with Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Liberman

UTJ's Litzman willing to sit with Liberman, despite 'split personality'

In an interview, the deputy health minister said he is suspicious of Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman.

Ya'acov Litzman

Yisrael Beytenu sources: Likud officials trying to discredit Liberman

According to sources within the party, senior Likud activists were asked to provide unusual material and events which are supposed to incriminate his professional and personal conduct.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu invites Avigdor Liberman to join coalition

The PM's spokesman said there did not end up being a breakthrough in the meeting.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Lengthy coalition meeting with Likud and Blue and White ends in anger

The meeting ended with the two parties issuing statements summarizing the meeting in which they both complained that the other party did not want to talk about what really mattered.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Reuven Rivlin and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz meet after to discuss the formation of the new government, Setepmber 23 2019

Liberman: Ready to negotiate without preconditions

In the same interview, he said he would negotiate only with Likud and not the other members of its 55-member right-wing and religious bloc.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Rabbi refuses to wed Liberman's son: Enemy of the Haredi community

Liberman's son is Haredi and very close with the rabbi, but the rabbi nevertheless refused to officiate the wedding since Liberman would be present at the event.

YISRAEL BEYTENU leader Avigdor Liberman addresses a faction meeting at the Knesset yesterday.

Joint List endorses Gantz without Balad, giving Netanyahu majority

Blue and White decides to forego first shot to form government

President Reuven Rivlin with heads of the Joint Arab List

Liberman sets out religion and state demands for entry into govt

Yisrael Beytenu leader calls on President Reuven Rivlin to take ‘active role’ in bringing about national unity government.

YISRAEL BEYTENU leader Avigdor Liberman addresses a faction meeting at the Knesset yesterday.