Israel: Ex-Netanyahu ally shuns opposition amid ‘national unity’ government push

Israel: Ex-Netanyahu ally shuns opposition amid ‘national unity’ government push Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 10/29/2026 - 09:01 Avigdor Lieberman reportedly stops taking calls from opposition leaders as efforts intensify to break the post-election deadlock Avigdor Lieberman, head of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, speaks during the political "Democracy Festival" in Glilot north of Tel Aviv on 13 October 2026 (AFP/Jack Guez) Off A former ally turned opponent of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stopped ta