Avigdor Liberman

'We need to wait and see'

Defense Minister Liberman qualifies statements suggesting he would propose a building freeze with the new US administration.

Nationalists to Liberman: what's wrong with you?

Defense Minister said Israel would agree with Trump administration to only build inside 'settlement blocs' – and caused dismay.

Liberman: Regulation Law won't save Amona

Defense Minister says Amona will be destroyed even if Regulation Law adopted, government should focus on working with Trump Administration.

'The right has to tread carefully'

Defense Minister says it is irresponsible to pass the Regulation Law before Trump takes office, worries right could damage itself.

IDF to fund academic studies for discharged soldiers

IDF unveils plans to fund academic or vocational studies for discharged soldiers drafted after July 2013.

'We approved hospitals, not houses for Arabs'

Construction approved by for Arabs in Area C will include a hospital and soccer fields, not residential units.

'Arabs are getting all the carrots - and Jews the stick!'

Agriculture Minster Uri Ariel blasts cabinet decision to approve Arab construction in Area C, says Jews and Arabs getting the 'stick.'

Defense Minister: Educating soldiers the loftiest Zionist ideal

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman visits base for lone soldiers and immigrant soldiers, praises education of soldiers in Zionism.

MIA's family: Liberman has gone soft

Family of missing IDF officer Hadar Goldin says Defense Minister purposely failed to mention MIAs in interview with Arab paper.

Liberman: next war will be Hamas's last

In interview with Arab newspaper, Defense Minister says Israel will lift Gaza siege if Hamas stops digging tunnels, firing rockets.

Haredi lone soldiers are not alone

In an event hosted by Defense Minister Liberman, one lone solder explained why he enlisted and continues to serve his country and G-d.

Liberman: Time to boycott Joint List in Knesset

Predominantly Arab party crossed a red line, says Liberman, when they refused to attend funeral of Israeli president.

Liberman sends message to Hamas

Defense Minister says Israel not looking for escalation - but will respond harshly to any rocket attacks from Gaza.

Lapid opens wide lead over Netanyahu in latest poll

Netanyahu's approval rating sinks to 33% as Yesh Atid shows 5-seat lead over Likud in latest poll.

Conversion course is part of the national budget

Minister Liberman allocates 17 million shekels to the basic defense budget for the Nativ conversion course.

Terrorist house gets off on technicality

Home of terrorist who murdered Rabbi Michael Mark will not be demolished - because it was a rental.

Liberman hails 'best chapter' ever of Israel-Cyprus relations

"Despite all political problems and security problems in our region, we are two small democracies and very, very reliable friends."

Liberman declares boycott of United Nations Special Coordinator

Minister of Defense Liberman, orders security establishment to cease all communication with Nikolay Maldenov, UN coordinator to Middle East.

Defense Minister: Israel's greatest threat - Iran

Minister Avigdor Liberman sounds off on security threats, state and religion, and Elor Azariya during visit to city of Ariel in Samaria.

Poll: Netanyahu still top choice for PM

25% of Israelis prefer Netanyahu remain as PM, while 15% favor Yair Lapid. Zionist Union leader in distant seventh place.

'Rabbi's attackers must be severely punished'

Defense Minister responds to attack on home of Kiryat Gat Chief Rabbi by Neturei Karta members.

Liberman allows easing of restrictions for Muslim holiday

The government is making a number of generous gestures to Muslims for the upcoming Muslim holiday next week.

Justice Minister: We're coming, Supreme Court

Ayelet Shaked rejects Supreme Court ruling, proposes "first registration" to legalize Judea, Samaria. "I will use every means necessary."

Liberman: We will respect court decision to destroy Amona

"If somebody thinks that we're not going to honor the order, he is deluding himself."

Liberman pushes clearing of minefield near Samarian town

Defense Ministry to pay Palestinian Authority to clear Jordanian minefield near Jewish towns.

Defense Minister: 'Those comments? Never happened.'

Liberman calls out a Channel 10 journalist over their claims that he point-blank refused to deal with Hamas for fallen soldier bodies.

You can't pressure Hamas while giving them 'deluxe' conditions

Hadar Goldin's mother criticized government policy: How can you pressure Hamas when you simultaneously give them "deluxe" conditions?

UN blasts Israel over demolition of terrorist murderer's home

United Nations organization condemns Israeli demolition of home of Rabbi Mark's murderer, warns against Liberman's anti-terror plan.

Liberman blasts plan to turn over school to illegal migrants

Defense Minister Liberman asks Naftali Bennett to intervene regarding South Tel Aviv school being turned over to illegal migrants' children.

'Exchanging live terrorists for dead bodies is forbidden'

In light of Defense Minister's comments against terrorists-for-bodies swap, "Machon Mishpatei Aretz" cited rabbinical opinion on the issue.

Defense Minister: I will not deal with Hamas for dead bodies

In private conversations leaked by Channel 10, the Defense Minister purportedly said he would not bring back Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.

Defense Minister: Media has no right to condemn Azariya

"Only the court has the power to convict." Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman argues against "terror-promoting" media.

Liberman: multiculturalism and Army don't mix

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman to soldiers: 'a citizens' army is critical for the survival of the Jewish people.'

Liberman signals: The rules of the game have changed

Analysis: The airstrikes in Gaza mark a change in the retaliation policy of the defense establishment.

'Liberman's anti-terror plan will hurt Yesha Jews'

Prominent MKs write to Defense Minister saying his plan to combat terror in Judea and Samaria leaves Jewish residents out in the cold.

After 5 months, body of Ramot terrorist handed over to family

Despite opposition of Defense Minister, Israel returns body of terrorist involved in shooting attack in Ramot.

Liberman presents plan to defeat Arab terror

New Defense Minister proposes carrot-and-stick approach to Arab terror - rewarding towns who combat terror, and punishing those who aid it.

'IDF should help Holocaust survivors, not illegal immigrants'

Following protest in south Tel Aviv, Defense Minister orders end to volunteer programs for IDF soldiers in illegal immigrant communities.

US threatens 'harsh response' if illegal Arab outpost demolished

Israeli NGO rips foreign criticism of recent demolitions of illegal Arab, calls on Defense Minister to ignore 'idle threats'.

Minister: 'Bad Iranian deal' not a success yet

Yuval Steinitz acknowledges Iranians have respected deal during first year, but says it is too early to call it a success.

Liberman: Judging Azariya without the facts was a huge mistake

Defense Minister makes veiled criticism of predecessor for 'prejudging' accused soldier Elor Azariya. 'Not up to us to determine his fate'.

Livni excoriates Netanyahu for impasse with Palestinians

Ex-Minister Tzipi Livni has some harsh words for PM and Defense Minister for lack of diplomatic progress, citing 'missed opportunity'.

Tibi blasts 'racist' Liberman

MK Ahmed Tibi blasts Defense Minister over his comparison of Army Radio program about Mahmoud Darwish to praising Hitler.

Liberman: Would IDF Radio praise Hitler's work?

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman challenges IDF Radio chief over program on Arab anti-Zionist poet Mahmoud Darwish.

Liberman summons Army Radio head over anti-Israel program

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman demands explanation for army radio program celebrating Arab nationalist poet Mahmoud Darwish.

Liberman: Channel terroristic energy into sports

Minister of Defense proposes building 10 new soccer fields in the Palestinian Authority to divert energy from terror attacks against Jews.

PA unhappy with Liberman visit to Hizme

Defense Minister seeks to make life easier for Palestinian Arabs. PA Foreign Ministry, in turn, blasts his "apartheid" comments.

Defense Ministry joins in on Rabbi comments controversy

Defense Ministry condemns Rabbi Levinstein's remarks against LGBT community, demands 'clarification' amid ongoing round of criticism.

Committee told not to vote on bill to recognize Amona

Prime Minister Netanyahu instructs Ministerial Committee for Legislation not to discuss bill to solve Amona crisis.

Liberman: There are solutions to checkpoint problems

Defense Minster visits Hizme checkpoint with officials to examine ways to make waiting times shorter for Jews and Palestinians alike.

Multiple Knesset efforts to save Amona

Knesset committee to discuss two bills for preventing destruction of Amona. Liberman also trying to save community with law from 1950.

Defense Minister's son among donors to Azariya's legal fund

'What he did was wrong,' says Defense Minister's son, 'but it's immoral to send him to jail for it.'

Liberman: Jews shouldn't donate to anti-Zionist causes

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman meets with Jewish philanthropists to discuss efforts to combat BDS movement in Israel and worldwide.

Arab 'youth movement' planned attacks under Iranian direction

'Al-Harakat al-Shababi' organization outlawed after investigation turns up Iran-directed plans to perpetrate terror attacks.

Liberman: We must cut off the snake's head

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman pledges to combat terror wave actively, at visit to family of Rabbi Michael Mark, murdered last Friday.

Watch: Netanyahu visits bedroom where 13-year-old murdered

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu pays condolence visit to family of Hallel Ariel in Kiryat Arba on Friday; mother urges him to act.

Cabinet storm: Liberman tells IDF officers not to answer Bennett

Drama in Cabinet meeting; Defense Minister, angry at Bennett's critical questions, tells officers to stop answering him.

Joint List demands: Investigate Liberman

Joint List chairman Ayman Odeh demands Attorney General probe Defense Minister's comments on MK Hanin Zoabi.

Defense Minister slams 'terrorist' Zoabi

'Our soldiers will continue to fight terrorists on land, sea, and air - including MKs sailing in flotillas'.

Top cabinet members oppose Turkey reconciliation agreement

Senior minister bashes PM over Turkey deal; Liberman expected to oppose compensation fund for Turks.