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Avigdor Liberman:

'We need to monitor how Assad's fall affects Jordan'

Former Defense Minister warns that Israel must be cognizant of the regional implications of the fall of the Assad regime, not merely what happens on the Israel-Syria border.

'We need to monitor how Assad's fall affects Jordan'

'A dark day for justice'

Officials from Israel and the world condemn ICC decision

After the ICC issues arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant, elected officials in Israel and around the world respond.

Officials from Israel and the world condemn ICC decision

Golan lashes out at Netanyahu:

'Netanyahu forgot what it's like to be a bereaved brother'

Opposition leaders made a statement to the media following Netanyahu's decision to dismiss the Defense Minister | Lapid appealed to the coalition: 'Do not support Gallant's dismissal'

'Netanyahu forgot what it's like to be a bereaved brother'

Gantz calls on Netanyahu:

'Prepare to attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

Gantz: 'While a case of breaking the law is being investigated in PM's office, he is busy neutralizing the gatekeepers' | Lieberman calls to attack Iran: 'Strike first.'

'Prepare to attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

Opposition dissatisfied with targets of Iran strike

Yair Lapid and Avigdor Liberman praise the IDF, but blast the government over the targets chosen to be attacked: We should have exacted a much heavier price from Iran.

Opposition dissatisfied with targets of Iran strike

MK Liberman:

'We must strike Iran with a blow it cannot recover from'

MK Avigdor Liberman called for Israel to attack Iran: 'We must target all their energy and nuclear infrastructure and missile production facilities.'

'We must strike Iran with a blow it cannot recover from'

Poll:

Party led by Bennett and Liberman wins 30 seats

Kan 11 News poll examines the effect of Sa'ar's United Right Party integrating into the Likud.

Party led by Bennett and Liberman wins 30 seats

Liberman:

'I believe Sa'ar is on his way to the government'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman predicts that Gideon Sa'ar may join the government in the near future.

'I believe Sa'ar is on his way to the government'

Poll:

A party with Bennett and Liberman takes votes from the left bloc

Poll published on Kan 11 News finds that a party led by Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman and Gideon Sa'ar wins 27 seats at the expense of Yesh Atid and National Unity.

A party with Bennett and Liberman takes votes from the left bloc

Poll:

Bennett could have largest party in the Knesset

According to the survey, a new party led by former PM Naftali Bennett could be the largest in the Knesset, with 22 seats - and 25 if it included a union with Liberman.

Bennett could have largest party in the Knesset

Liberman:

'I spoke with Bennett, we will meet again this week'

The chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu addressed the possibility of a joint run with various forces on the right and said he is having discussions on the matter with former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

'I spoke with Bennett, we will meet again this week'

Hamas newspaper carries threat from Liberman

Hamas' official publication prominently featured MK Liberman's statements that Israel will cease to exist if the coalition holds out until 2026.

Hamas newspaper carries threat from Liberman

New poll:

Liberman gaining steam, voters prefer Bennett to Netanyahu

New survey published by i24NEWS shows opposition gaining majority if elections were held today, significant support for Naftali Bennett if he returns to politics.

Liberman gaining steam, voters prefer Bennett to Netanyahu

Liberman:

'French Jews - leave now'

Following a strong showing by France's Left in yesterday's elections, Avigdor Liberman has declared that there is 'no time to lose' for French Jews to move to Israel.

'French Jews - leave now'

Avigdor Liberman:

'Without defeating Iran, Israel will not survive'

MK Avigdor Liberman spoke to Arutz Sheva: 'We cannot afford to lose this battle. If we manage to defeat Iran, everything else will fit into place, even the release of the hostages.'

'Without defeating Iran, Israel will not survive'

Haredi MK to Liberman:

Did you take us out of the wheelbarrows yet?

MK Avigdor Liberman demands haredim enlist in IDF; MK Moshe Gafni hits back: 'You wanted us headed to the garbage dump, and now you want us to enlist?'

Did you take us out of the wheelbarrows yet?

Poll:

Liberman at all-time high, Bennett supported more than Netanyahu

In Channel 12 News poll, more respondents say Minister Naftali Bennett is more suitable to be PM than Netanyahu.

Liberman at all-time high, Bennett supported more than Netanyahu

Minister Goldknopf:

'IDF is not really interested in recruiting haredim'

Speaking at event in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Bnei Brak, UTJ chairman argues that the IDF is not really interested in haredim. Liberman fires back: The people of Israel really don't need you.

'IDF is not really interested in recruiting haredim'

Sovereignty Movement to PM:

Add Liberman and Sa'ar to War Cabinet

According to the movement bringing the two into the government will 'help lead to the change for which the people in Israel have been longing.'

Add Liberman and Sa'ar to War Cabinet

Report:

Liberman and Bennett discussing joint Knesset run

The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman is seeking a union of anti-Netanyahu right-wing parties but would insist on leading such a party.

Liberman and Bennett discussing joint Knesset run

At Hebrew University:

'With spirit and blood we will redeem Al-Aqsa'

Students chanted anti-Israel slogans and waved PLO flags at a demonstration at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

'With spirit and blood we will redeem Al-Aqsa'

Liberman's plan: Create an alternate government

Opposition planning to accelerate attempts to bring down Israel's democratically-elected government.

Liberman's plan: Create an alternate government

Likud MK:

'Bring Sa'ar and Liberman into the coalition'

MK Hanoch Milwidsky of the Likud criticizes Minister Benny Gantz and says that he is concerned with politics instead of security.

'Bring Sa'ar and Liberman into the coalition'

4 rockets fired at southern Israel hours after IDF withdraws

Avigdor Liberman says 'those who grovel in the morning receive rockets in the afternoon' after rockets fired from area IDF ground troops had just left.

4 rockets fired at southern Israel hours after IDF withdraws

Liberman:

'This is why they didn't want me in the War Cabinet'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman attacks Minister Benny Gantz for vetoing Liberman and Sa'ar's entry into the War Cabinet: Is this unity?

'This is why they didn't want me in the War Cabinet'

Liberman:

UN Secretary-General 'hypocritical and antisemitic'

MK Avigdor Liberman rips Secretary-General António Guterres, calls for him to be declared persona non grata.

UN Secretary-General 'hypocritical and antisemitic'

MK Liberman:

Strip draft dodgers of daycare subsidies

MK Avigdor Liberman says he will submit a bill to strip yeshiva students who do not do mandatory service of multiple rights and benefits, including the ability to leave Israel or receive daycare subsidies for their children.

Strip draft dodgers of daycare subsidies

MK Avigdor Liberman:

'Cancel the Knesset's winter break'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman sends letter to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, asks him to cancel the winter break of the Knesset due to the war.

'Cancel the Knesset's winter break'

Liberman:

'Netanyahu wants peace with Saudis and to retire'

According to MK Avigdor Liberman, the Prime Minister wants to have a deal with Saudi Arabia by October, and for the US to be part of the deal before the elections it has to happen by June.

'Netanyahu wants peace with Saudis and to retire'

Likud MK:

'Add Liberman to the government now'

MK Osher Shkalim says he is in favor of adding Yisrael Beytenu chairman to the government and the War Cabinet due to the emergency situation.

'Add Liberman to the government now'

Liberman: This is not the time for wars between Jews

Yisrael Beytenu chair, MK Avigdor Liberman, says now is not the time for elections, sends a message to PM Netanyahu.

Liberman: This is not the time for wars between Jews

Liberman to Security Cabinet:

'Discuss the redesigning of IDF security approach'

MK Avigdor Liberman called on the Security Cabinet to immediately discuss security decisions such as the purchase of 50 helicopters and 100 planes and the control of the area along the Gaza-Egypt border.

'Discuss the redesigning of IDF security approach'

Yisrael Beiteinu MK:

'We will need to completely reorganize the IDF'

Former Brig. Gen. Sharon Nir says that the war has shown how the security system must reorganize itself from the ground up.

'We will need to completely reorganize the IDF'

Liberman: Netanyahu has implemented Oslo more than anyone

Avigfdor Liberman denounces Netanyahu's pledges 'not to return to Oslo' as political posturing.

Liberman: Netanyahu has implemented Oslo more than anyone

'Opening Kerem Shalom Crossing an ethical & diplomatic failure'

MK Liberman slams government for agreeing to open Kerem Shalom. 'Hamas terrorists came through this crossing to massacre Israelis.'

'Opening Kerem Shalom Crossing an ethical & diplomatic failure'

MK Avigdor Liberman:

"Need to increase pressure on Hamas”

Chairman of Israel Beitenu, MK Avigdor Liberman, estimates that a war in the north is inevitable in light of Hezbollah's provocations.

"Need to increase pressure on Hamas”

Deputy Minister: 'This is how Gantz tries to become PM?'

Deputy Minister Uri Maklev rebukes Benny Gantz for criticizing haredi educational budget plan.

Deputy Minister: 'This is how Gantz tries to become PM?'

Liberman: 'The Oslo experiment has ended'

'Giving Gaza to Abbas is a dangerous fantasy that has cost us too much.'

Liberman: 'The Oslo experiment has ended'

Liberman: 'An extended ceasefire means victory for Hamas'

'Israeli gov't must not agree to extended ceasefire with the Hamas terrorists, without reaching the goals of the war,' MK Liberman stresses.

Liberman: 'An extended ceasefire means victory for Hamas'

Liberman to Arutz Sheva:

'The war is being led by the concept coalition'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman criticizes conduct of the War Cabinet, Chief of Staff and the head of the Shin Bet.

'The war is being led by the concept coalition'

Liberman: Netanyahu is granting immunity to Hamas leaders

Avigdor Liberman denounced Prime Minister Netanyahu for reportedly rejecting multiple operations to assassinate Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Liberman: Netanyahu is granting immunity to Hamas leaders

Liberman:

Obsession with discussing prisoner swap raises price

'Hamas has identified that this is our weak spot, and is utilizing that to its fullest,' opposition MK Avigdor Liberman says.

Obsession with discussing prisoner swap raises price

Liberman: 'Returning PA to Gaza is delusional'

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman warns against attempting to back the Palestinian Authority as the new government of Gaza.

Liberman: 'Returning PA to Gaza is delusional'

A 7-year-old warning:

2016 document given to Netanyahu predicts Hamas attack

A document written by then-Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman foresees that Hamas would attempt to capture Israeli communities.

2016 document given to Netanyahu predicts Hamas attack

Israel to open additional water line to Gaza Strip

The war cabinet decided to open a second water line to the southern Gaza Strip claiming it would legitimize continuation of the operation.

Israel to open additional water line to Gaza Strip

Liberman:

Liberman: 'Jordanian Ambassador to Israel must be reprimanded'

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman: "Jordanian Ambassador to Israel must be reprimanded, after top officials, including the Queen, criticized Israel.

Liberman: 'Jordanian Ambassador to Israel must be reprimanded'

Liberman: 'We must clear out Hamas' underground city'

The leader of Yisrael Beiteinu says Israel must entirely remove the Hamas infrastructure in Gaza, even underground.

Liberman: 'We must clear out Hamas' underground city'

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Allow Liberman to be part of the war cabinet'

Minister Ben Gvir supports inclusion of Liberman in cabinet which makes decisions on Israel-Hamas war.

'Allow Liberman to be part of the war cabinet'

Liberman demands to be a part of war cabinet

Yisrael Beytenu says no agreement yet on joining the emergency government, insists Liberman play a major role in decision-making.

Liberman demands to be a part of war cabinet

Liberman to Arutz Sheva:

'It is impossible to end the war without a ground maneuver'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Our MKs will support entering the government and any move that will lead to a decision.

'It is impossible to end the war without a ground maneuver'

MK Liberman to INN: It's clear the terror is coming from Gaza

'Abbas does not control either Ramallah nor the street he lives on. Hamas has already deeply penetrated the Fatah movement,' he maintains.

MK Liberman to INN: It's clear the terror is coming from Gaza

Liberman:

'IAF chief proved the gov't is willing to sacrifice the IDF'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Serious questions have been raised about Netanyahu's competence and ability to lead the State of Israel.

'IAF chief proved the gov't is willing to sacrifice the IDF'

Liberman:

'Netanyahu is an immediate threat to Israel's existence'

MK Avigdor Liberman claims PM Netanyahu 'no longer able' to function as prime minister due to health issues.

'Netanyahu is an immediate threat to Israel's existence'

Liberman on the attack:

'Gantz and Lapid are crossing their own red line'

Yisrael Beytenu blasts opposition leader and National Unity chairman for contemplating a return to negotiations on the judicial reform.

'Gantz and Lapid are crossing their own red line'

Liberman slams Alsheikh: 'Outrageous, stupid, & irresponsible'

'Calls towards civil disobedience and violation of the law are outrageous and unacceptable,' MK Avigdor Liberman says.

Liberman slams Alsheikh: 'Outrageous, stupid, & irresponsible'

Avigdor Liberman:

'More likely Messiah will come than I'll join Netanyahu'

Former Finance Min. clarifies: 'If Netanyahu fires all the haredim and messianics, he can be part of a coalition.'

'More likely Messiah will come than I'll join Netanyahu'

Liberman to Lapid and Gantz:

'You were not elected to bring Deri back into the government'

MK Avigdor Liberman calls on MKs Yair Lapid, Benny Gantz, not to allow Shas chief Aryeh Deri back into Israel's govenrment.

'You were not elected to bring Deri back into the government'

Avigdor Liberman:

'Expect agreement on judicial reform - this week'

MK Liberman, chair of Yisrael Beytenu, says 'no chance' his party will join Netanyahu government. 'The sky will fall first.'

'Expect agreement on judicial reform - this week'

Liberman willing to sit with Netanyahu - but not 'messianics'

MK Avigdor Liberman, chair of Yisrael Beytenu, says he is willing to sit with PM Netanyahu, but not with 'haredim' or 'messianics.'

Liberman willing to sit with Netanyahu - but not 'messianics'

Moldova Ambassador to Shas MK:

'Your comment against my country was unjust'

Moldova’s Ambassador to Israel sends letter to Shas MK who called Avigdor Liberman “an ignoramus from Moldova”.

'Your comment against my country was unjust'