 It's official: Liberman tenders resignationYisrael Beytenu chairman sends letter of resignation from position of defense minister to Prime Minister Netanyahu. Amsalem: I recommend not giving Bennett defense portfolioChairman of the coalition accuses Bennett of making too bold a demand to take over defense ministry.The Liberman effect? Likud gets weaker in pollsPoll conducted after resignation of defense minister finds the ruling party falling below 30 seats. Minister Ariel: 'Bennett is best candidate for defense minister'Jewish Home minister calls on government to fulfill forgotten promise to Bennett. 'We demand the defense portfolio.' Liberman: 'We won't stop until the mission is completed'Bill to be brought Wednesday for discussion in Law Committee ahead of Knesset's approval in first reading. DM: 'We won't give up.' Report: Netayahu didn't approve Chief of Staff appointmentReports say Liberman's recommendation to appoint Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi as chief of staff was not coordinated with the prime minister. Hamas warns Israel in new video'We recommended that you read us correctly.' Hamas releases new propaganda clip amid a rise in tensions. 'We will reveal more information about Hezbollah'Liberman says Israel will reveal more info about Iranian missiles in Lebanon, amid Lebanese attempts to discredit Netanyahu's UN speech. 'Palestinian state doesn't interest me'Liberman refers to Trump declaration on two-state solution. 'Population demonstrating with Palestinian flags is the real problem.' Liberman on Olmert-Abbas meeting: 'Pathetic'"Olmert turned to him as 'Dr. Abbas' but forgot to mention that he received his doctorate for Holocaust denial." Defense Minister: Israel will be able to celebrate in quietMinister Liberman visits soldiers stationed near Bethlehem, thanking soldiers ahead of the holiday. 'We can celebrate thanks to them.' 'Preaching and crocodile tears'Liberman insists, 'We're not talking to Hamas'; criticizes extended sentence for Border Policeman; scolds Umm al-Fahm. Gabbay: 'I don't trust Netanyahu, Liberman, and Bennett''If choice between agreement and operation run by Netanyahu, Liberman, and Bennett, I choose agreement," Gabbay says. Defense Minister: 'Conquer Gaza or an Arab spring'Liberman: 'Solution is to turn Gaza into economic entity providing work for two million people and will become Singapore of Middle East.' Meretz backing Netanyahu and LibermanMeretz Chairwoman defends move led by PM and DM for political settlement in Gaza while attacking Bennett who opposes it. Liberman floating leftward?Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman on unified front with Meretz and Peace Now against Minister Naftali Bennett. Liberman to Gaza residents: 'Israel not problem but solution'Defense Minister: 'As long as there's quiet, Gaza residents benefit.' Liberman faces difficulty appointing Chief of StaffSupreme Court petitions against two senior appointments committee members 'neutralize' committee work; appointments may be postponed. 'Impossible to manage cabinet with tweets and leaks'PM criticizes public debate between Jewish Home and Yisrael Beiteinu parties over cabinet discussions. New bureau in charge of withholding terror salariesNational Counter-Financial Terror Bureau will implement Withholding Law, coordinate economic campaign against terror orgs in Israel, abroad. Draft Law approved by governmentBill expected to be submitted to Knesset for first reading tomorrow. Law will likely pass by large majority, with Yesh Atid's support. Liberman: 'More America than America'Defense Minister tweets picture of self 40 years ago just before aliyah to Israel, calls Israel 'land of unlimited possibilities'. Liberman: Iran is panickingDefense Minister says Khamenei's threats to increase uranium enrichment are 'a sign of hysteria and mass panic among Iranian leadership.' 'We'll close accounts with Hamas and Jihad''We're unwilling to accept kite routine and fence riots and attempts to breach it,' Liberman said at start of faction meeting. 'Hypocritical gangs are working against Israel'DM blasts meeting on Gaza at UNHRC. 'Just as our soldiers protect us from Hamas, we'll protect them from international investigations.' Liberman: Time to withdraw from the Human Rights CouncilAhead of UNHRC special session over Gaza events, DM says Israel 'under double attack.' 'Terror from Gaza, and hypocrisy headed by UNHRC.' 'Hamas leaders - a bunch of cannibals'DM at IDF briefing: 'Hamas leadership is a group of cannibals that treats children and women as armaments for all intents and purposes.' IDF on high alert adjacent to GazaReinforced IDF fighters deploy anticipating Hamas-led riots. Yesterday, 59 terrorists killed.'Don't be deterred by threats and intimidation'DM commemorates fallen from Six Day War and War of Attrition on Mount Herzl: 'Today as then, international community buries head in sand.' NIS 6.5 million for Kiryat Shmona fortificationWork to include renovating shelters, purchasing and installing air conditioners in shelters, mobile shelters, protected city pharmacy, more. Political-Security Cabinet meets tonightFollowing searing Israeli response to Iranian attack from Syria, ministers invited to cabinet tonight. High noon at the Golan HeightsTrump 1, Israel 1, World 0. 'If S-300 systems fire on our planes - we will respond'Defense Minister: We will not tolerate Iranian attempts to turn Syria into an outpost against Israel. 'Any attempt will be thwarted.'Liberman: 'If Tel Aviv attacked - we will strike Tehran'Defense Minister conveys threatening message to Iran through Saudi media in London, emphasizing Israel won't tolerate Iran in Syria. Defense Minister's longevity tip: Stay away from the fenceLiberman responds to uproar over death of Gaza boy who approached fence: 'Cowardly leaders hiding behind children and women.' 'Maybe James Bond killed him?'Defense Minister Liberman says body of slain Hamas engineer will not be buried in Gaza, dismisses Iranian threats to destroy Israel. Eizenkot slams leaflets targeting senior IDF officerIDF Chief of Staff comes out against right-wing Israelis who distributed leaflets criticizing IDF Colonel Gilad Amit. Furious protest against Israeli-Palestinian memorial ceremonyJewish activists come to Tel Aviv to protest joint memorial ceremony for Israelis and PA Arabs; Palestinian flags burned.'Supreme Court made bereavement and terror equal'Defense Minister slams Supreme Court allowing PA Arabs to participate in 'joint' Memorial Day event. 'Instead of unity - division.' Arabs will participate in 'joint memorial ceremony'Supreme Court cancels Defense Minister's decision to ban PA Arabs from participating in 'Israeli-Palestinian memorial day event.' 'Tunnels leading nowhere'DM expresses satisfaction at destruction of the 'longest and deepest tunnel ever uncovered'; added call to Gaza residents under Hamas rule. Liberman opposes joint memorial ceremonyDM decides to prevent PA Arabs invited to Israeli-Palestinian memorial ceremony from entering Israel. Meretz chairman attacks decision. Liberman: 'Sniper deserves citation; photographer - reproach'DM responds to shooting incident and attack on Syrian base attributed by international media to Israel. 'Terrorists also disguise themselves as journalists'Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman not impressed by Gaza reports of journalist death during border riots. Liberman: Killed journalist flew a drone over IDF forcesDefense Minister on Gaza riots: 'Hamas has used journalists and ambulances for terror dozens of times.' Liberman lays cornerstone at Netiv Ha'avotDefense Minister Avigdor Liberman and Deputy DM Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan lay cornerstone in Netiv Ha'avot. 'In 2017 we approved 11,500 houses.' Netanyahu: I call on Liberman to remain in government'It is important to continue our partnership in a broad government - only this can continue to serve Israel's citizens.' PM: '61' is not an optionNetanyahu tells Likud ministers his goal is to stabilize government, but he won't agree to a coalition without Liberman. Coalition crisis orchestrated by Netanyahu and Liberman?Haredi journalist blames PM for dragging country to elections by cynically exploiting haredi distress. 'There is no draft crisis.' 'When the month of Adar enters, we enlist with joy'Defense Minister releases special message promoting haredi enlistment on the occasion of the Purim holiday. Dozens of terror attacks thwarted every weekLiberman tours Hevron. 'The security establishment is working hard so we can celebrate Purim quietly. I'm happy citizens don't feel it.' 'End of the theater of the absurd'Ministerial Committee on Legislation approves bill to withhold terror salaries from PA funds. DM: 'Money will be used to prevent terror.' Terror attack against Defense Minister thwartedIslamic Jihad terror cell which planned to place bomb on Defense Minister's route arrested. Liberman pushes alternative haredi draft lawDefense Minister Liberman establishes task force dedicated to passing haredi draft law. Syria threatens Israel with 'more surprises'Assad regime spokesman warns Israel will 'be greatly surprised' in future strikes on Syria, following military confrontations over weekend. 'This is not the time to bark, but to bite'Liberman warns terror groups on Israel's northern border, emphasizing Israel is not limited in possibilities of response to provocation. 'Israel - where a new immigrant became Defense Minister'Defense Minister Liberman talks to 1000 Russian-speaking Jews from around the world celebrating 70 years since Israel’s independence. |
