Scandal in Jerusalem: Liberman threatens 'basic training course'

Avigdor Liberman visited a café in Jerusalem that has been targeted by ultra-Orthodox extremists and condemned the vandalism. He stated that the aggressors should direct their energy against Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, and threatened a 'basic training course' after coming to power.

Avigdor Liberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, visited a café in central Jerusalem that has been regularly targeted by ultra-Orthodox extremists. During the visit, he condemned acts of aggression and vandalism against peaceful citizens. Liberman stated: 'I believe in the principle: live and let live. It is unacceptable that a cup of coffee on Saturday morning becomes a reason for attacks and aggression.' He also emphasized that the vandalism only proves that these people should direct their energy against Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, rather than against peaceful citizens in Jerusalem. The politician also made a political statement: 'When we come to power, they will have no time for such actions. They will all undergo a basic training course.' The visit took place on August 1, 2026. Earlier, Kursor wrote about why Nolan's 'Odyssey' strikes a nerve in Israel.