Avigdor Liberman

'If Liberman is a real man, let him approach Gaza'

Hamas leader challenges incoming Defense Minister over his vow to assassinate Hamas heads if soldiers' bodies aren't returned.

Barak blasts 'fascist' government following Ya'alon resignation

Former Defense Minister says the government is "showing signs of fascism", warns against Liberman being appointed Defense Minister.

Israel's new Defense Minister: Perception as deterrence

Political upheaval

Minister Ya'alon quits; Yehuda Glick to enter Knesset

After having his job handed to Liberman, Likud Minister resigns from politics 'due to a lack of confidence in Netanyahu.'

Poll: Most Israelis support Liberman in coalition

Most Israelis support Liberman’s joining the coalition, and there's only a small gap in favor of Ya'alon as Defense Minister.

What Avigdor Liberman could learn from Amir Peretz

Liberman would do well to avoid the mistakes of Peretz, the last non-general to hold the post of Defense Minister.

52% of Israelis prefer Ya’alon as Defense Minister

Knesset poll reveals that a majority of Israelis do not think Lieberman is suitable for his new governmental role.

Palestinian Authority upset about Liberman entering government

PA says development shows 'there is no Israeli peace partner,' and 'Netanyahu told the world he prefers radicalism.'

Ya'alon rips Liberman appointment: 'This is not true leadership'

Outgoing Defense Minister blasts Netanyahu over deal with Liberman.

Likud's coalition negotiator: Post rotation is natural

Minister Levin discusses Yisrael Beytenu talks with Arutz Sheva, explains portfolio shakeup will be within Likud.

Yisrael Beytenu coalition talks 'to be completed today'

At start of formal negotiations, Likud Minister Levin promises to try and wrap up negotiations in one day, Liberman backs him.

'Liberman as Defense Minister is a cause for concern'

Ben-Gvir of Otzma Yehudit warns Liberman did nothing right-wing in office and takes sharp left turns - but there is one reason to celebrate.

'Liberman as Defense Minister would be a disaster for haredim'

Haredi parties nervous Liberman would use position to push for tougher measures against yeshiva students avoiding the draft.

MK defends 'professional, responsible' Ya'alon

MK Moti Yogev 'uncomfortable' with prospect of Avigdor Liberman replacing Moshe Ya'alon as Defense Minister.

Jewish Home says Liberman talks were planned in advance

MKs celebrate possible removal of Yaalon from Defense Ministry, claim Wednesday's political drama was planned in advance.

Netanyahu offers Liberman defense, aliyah ministries

Prime Minister informs cabinet of formal offer to Yisrael Beytenu to join government; two sides agree on negotiation teams.

PM tells Yaalon he may lose Defense Ministry to Liberman

As talks with Liberman progress, Netanyahu informs Yaalon he may lose Defense Ministry.

Herzog fires back: It's either me or Liberman

Labor leader in pithy press conference warns PM 'history will judge' his decision whether to include him or Avigdor Liberman in gov't.

Likud ministers overjoyed at Liberman meeting

Outpouring of ministers and deputy ministers hail the coming of a 'wide, right-wing government' with Likud's 'natural partner.'

Moments after press conference, PM invites Liberman to talks

Prime Minister Netanyahu didn't waste time reacting to Yisrael Beytenu chief's offer, inviting him to begin negotiations to join govt.

Liberman sets conditions for joining coalition government

Defense ministry, death penalty for terrorists, pensions reforms: Yisrael Beytenu demands major concessions to join gov't.

Report: Liberman turned down Defense Minister offer

Yisrael Beytenu head rejects position, promise of death penalty for terrorists; says current gov't not really right-wing.

Liberman: Netanyahu's government is not right-wing

Netanyahu leads a 'fake' right-wing government, former Foreign Minister fumes, amid unity government attempts with leftist Zionist Union.

Liberman demands apology from Channel 10

Yisrael Beytenu chairman demands Channel 10 apologize for hinting he leaked State Comptroller's report on Gaza war.

'Netanyahu is expert at pinning responsibility on others'

Former ministers lash out at Prime Minister, Defense Minister for failure to lead during Protective Edge.

'Netanyahu returned the terrorist's body, he must quit'

Former ally Liberman slams Netanyahu's 'scandalous' conduct in returning terrorist's body mere hours after he ran down soldiers.

Netanyahu: Liberman working with Arabs to form leftist gov't

Prime Minister Netanyahu blasts Yisrael Beytenu chairman, says he is working with the Joint List to bring down the government.

Liberman blasts 'defeatist and weak' government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts government's policy with regard to Gaza, accuses Netanyahu of secret talks with Hamas.

Erekat: Liberman is lying about secret Israel-PA talks

PLO Secretary-General dismisses Liberman's claims that Israel has been holding secret talks with the PA, calls him a liar.

Liberman: Netanyahu is holding secret talks with Abbas

Former ally of PM outlines 'strange signs' indicating covert negotiations on Israeli withdrawals, says results will be revealed at UN.

Liberman demands soldier's critics 'drop their pride'

Yisrael Beytenu head slams prosecutor's indictment of soldier with manslaughter, says pride - not justice - is driving the case against him.

Liberman: There are judges in the IDF

Yisrael Beytenu chairman welcomes court decision regarding the remand of the soldier who shot a terrorist.

Liberman: Politicians already decided soldier is guilty

MK Liberman criticizes politicians who rushed to convict soldier, claims he will not receive a fair trial as a result.

Liberman: Netanyahu's government won't survive the year

Yisrael Beytenu chief refuses to join government, believes new elections are imminent.

Liberman plans protest in support of jailed soldier

Yisrael Beytenu head urges Israelis to support 'lynched' soldier who shot wounded terrorist, says won't support govt bill to ban Arab MKs.

PM slams soldier, Liberman attacks 'hypocritical onslaught'

Netanyahu joins condemnation of soldier who shot neutralized terrorist, as only three MKs come to his defense.

Liberman: We want a Jewish state, but not a haredi one

Yisrael Beytenu head submits bill to recognize civil marriage. 'There are soldiers who can die for the State of Israel but not marry.'

Science Minister: Expel terrorists’ families without delay

Ofir Akunis declares more aggressive measures needed to counter cruel, barbaric terror onslaught, Livni calls for restraint.

Gov, opposition join to support building in Ma'ale Adumim

Land of Israel Lobby holds special Knesset meeting on building freeze in Ma'ale Adumim. All agree that Bibi must allow building.

Exposed

New initiative to topple Netanyahu from power

Heads of center-right parties are planning a coup, by which they will force Likud to demote Netanyahu if it wants to retain rule.

Foreign Agents bill progresses in Knesset

Amendment to NGO bill significantly expands disclosure requirements for organizations funded by foreign government.

Knesset pays tribute to former Norwegian parliament speaker

In a moving ceremony, Knesset pays tribute to Jo Benkow, Holocaust survivor who in the past served as Speaker of the Norwegian parliament.

Liberman takes swipe at 'political charlatan' Netanyahu

Former ally of PM slams his law to suspend Knesset members with 90 MK vote as a 'classic Bibi bluff,' calls to replace Netanyahu.

Arab indicted for threatening Liberman on Facebook

Arab sends death threats to MK Avigdor Lieberman and writes all Israeli Arabs 'are Nashat Milhem,' indictment over a month later.

Liberman: Punishment handed out to Arab MKs is a 'joke'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says suspension of three Arab MKs who met families of terrorists will not deter them from repeating their actions.

Treachery

Knesset uproar as Arab MKs meet terrorists' families

Netanyahu promises repercussions, Liberman calls to expel 'terrorist' MKs from Israel, while Bennett says 'Arab public better than them.'

Liberman slams 'worthless government' for no response to Hamas

Yisrael Beytenu chair demands reaction to Hamas re-arming, asserts Israel should reject French 'ultimatum' for peace 'out of hand.'

Liberman slams 'government with no policy at all'

Coalition 'only held together by desire to keep their seats at any cost,' fires Yisrael Beytenu head, demanding elections.

Liberman and Likud party trade insults as attacks mount

Liberman charges Israel has 'no acting PM'; Likud responds accusing him of 'cheap politics' and absolving Palestinians of responsibility.

Liberman: Tell the truth - this is pure treason

Avigdor Liberman on left-wing organizations: "traitors." Zehava Galon responds: "It's absurd you're not in prison."

Liberman: Israelis should stop shopping at IKEA

Yisrael Beytenu chairman calls on Israelis to reconsider shopping at Swedish furniture store amid row with Swedish FM.

Liberman: All Swedish FM has to do now is join the terrorists

Yisrael Beytenu chairman denounces Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom’s latest remarks against Israel.

MK Liberman calls for annulment of Zoabi plea deal

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman says rogue Arab MK continues to threaten security forces 'with even greater force.'

Belarus threatens to recall its ambassador from Israel

Belarus says 'reciprocal' action will be taken in response to closure of Israeli embassy in Minsk; Liberman blasts closing as 'ridiculous.'

Netanyahu: I'm working 'around the clock' against terror

PM responds to criticism from Herzog, Liberman he is too 'tired' to fight terror and should 'pass reins' of government to someone else.

Death threats target Avigdor Liberman

Yisrael Beytenu head presented to Knesset security officials terror messages he received from Palestinians on Facebook.

Liberman blasts Israel-Turkey talks as 'opportunism'

Former FM notes Erdogan's Islamism, ties with Gaza in warning against normalization process.

Fury over Medical Association decision to treat terrorists first

Yisrael Beytenu head Liberman and senior Rabbi Cherlow slam IMA for calling to treat most wounded first - even if it is the Arab terrorist.

Did the government block bill to keep Tibi out of Knesset?

MK Liberman's bill would have kept High Court from intervening in Election Committee decisions to block parties from running.

Liberman: Israel promised Hamas – no targeted strikes

Ex-foreign minister says Israel and Hamas reached an agreement 'under the table' after summer of 2014's war.