Liberman calls for criminal investigation into Netanyahu on suspicion of treason

OCTOBER 26, 2026 08:21Updated: OCTOBER 26, 2026 08:38Yisrael Beytenu, chairman Avigdor Liberman, called on Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara to open a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on suspicion of treason, according to a statement released on Monday.Liberman's appeal does not establish criminal wrongdoing or mean an investigation has opened.The demand follows a report by N12 on Sunday that Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir had clashed over a proposed military operation that could trigger a confrontation with Iran, just two days before Israel's October 27 election.Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, visit the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem as part of the Likud party’s election campaign ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 22, 2026. (credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Liberman accuses Netanyahu of attempting to delay electionsLiberman accused Netanyahu of attempting to draw Israel into a military confrontation to prevent the elections from taking place.In a statement published on X on Sunday, Liberman said he believed Netanyahu was attempting to force Israel into military action to prevent the vote, describing the alleged conduct as a betrayal of the state and its security.He further argued that the chief of staff had a responsibility to prevent the military from being used for political purposes and to protect soldiers from unnecessary risks.Speaking to 103FM on Monday, Liberman said he would approach the attorney-general to request a criminal investigation into Netanyahu on treason allegations.Follow us on Google