Liberman on "53 billion for Arabs", cancellation of Oslo, and the "Russian" question. Interview

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Liberman, in an interview with Vesti, denied accusations of transferring 53 billion shekels to the Arab sector, stating that under his tenure 5.6 billion were allocated, while Netanyahu's government allocated over 10 billion. He called for canceling the Oslo Accords and dissolving the Palestinian Authority to prevent US recognition of a Palestinian state.

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Liberman gave an interview at the Vesti studio on October 20, 2026, addressing claims circulating on social media and in election propaganda. He denied accusations of transferring 53 billion shekels to the Arab sector, stating that under his tenure 5.6 billion were allocated, while Netanyahu's government funneled over 10 billion into the same program. Liberman advocated for canceling the Oslo Accords and dissolving the Palestinian Authority to prevent US recognition of a Palestinian state within 2.5 years. He also criticized Likud for lacking Russian-speaking representatives on its list and for Minister Shikli's mockery of accents, calling it an attitude toward the community. Liberman confirmed that in 2016 he proposed a plan to eliminate Hamas leadership, but Netanyahu blocked it.