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Politicians accuse Benjamin Netanyahu of ruining ties with US Democratic Party • Nov. 4, 2026, 6:48 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Avigdor Liberman backs Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister, Yair Lapid for Knesset speaker • Nov. 2, 2026, 9:07 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Gadi Eisenkot bloc reportedly considering Yair Lapid for Knesset Speaker appointment • Oct. 28, 2026, 3:19 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Katz: Opposition should be blamed for attacks on Israel, ignoring warnings • Oct. 22, 2026, 2:27 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Born November 5, 1963 (age 63) • Tel Aviv–Yafo • Israel
Title / Office prime minister (2022-2022), Israel • foreign minister (2021-2022), Israel
Founder Yesh Atid
Political Affiliation Yesh Atid

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