[52170] Political Exchange of Blows: Liberman Against Yair Golan Against the Backdrop of His Relations with Netanyahu

Tension in the Center-Left Camp: Liberman Attacks Yair Golan

During the political seminar on May 6, 2026, an exchange of words between Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman, Avigdor Liberman, and The Democrats Chairman, Yair Golan, made headlines. As reported by Amit Segal, Liberman addressed Golan's statements and dismissively claimed that he is "talking nonsense."

The reports by Senia Waldberg, who is identified with critical commentary positions regarding the political system, elaborated on the background to this tension. According to Waldberg, despite Liberman's sharp criticism of Golan, the two are united in their opposition to sitting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Waldberg further claims in his report that Golan's motive for boycotting Netanyahu is not only ideological, but deeply personal: "Bibi lied to him, deceived him, and rumors say he also caused investigations against him and caused private investigators to be sent to his children."

At the end of his analysis, Waldberg suggests that Liberman "pay back in the same coin" to Netanyahu, but warns that public statements about disqualifying potential partners could "trap" Liberman himself in future negotiations.