Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman issued the following statement, Sunday, following the passing of former defense minister Binyamin (Fouad) Ben-Eliezer:
"The State of Israel and the Ministry of Defence bow their heads with the departure of Binyamin Ben-Eliezer, who was a defense minister and finished his magnificent military service with the rank of brigadier general."
"Ben-Eliezer's contribution to the country's security was great but beyond all the official titles Fouad was always a human being in every sense of the word, with a perpetual smile and friendly slaps of congeniality that were felt long after they were given. We will always remember him with respect and affection."