Avigdor Liberman

Liberman: I Wouldn't Recommend Elections Right Now

Foreign Minister reiterates that the Yisrael Beytenu party will not accept any changes to the coalition.

'Sanctiongate'

EU Denies it Planned Sanctions Against Israel

Mogherini: EU document proposing sanctions for 'settlement building' was only a 'hypothesis', still 'deplores' construction.

Liberman: Abbas is Just Like Arafat - But More Dangerous

Israeli foreign minister reacts to Abbas's speech at memorial service for Yasser Arafat in which he claimed Jews 'defiling' Temple Mount.

Liberman: 'Attack With A Knife at Your Own Peril'

FM slams whitewashing of terrorist, as leftist group demands investigation published in Arabic that will put officers 'on trial.'

Swedish Ambassador: 'Palestine' Recognition Not Anti-Israel

Sweden's Ambassador talks recognition of Palestinian state: 'not anti-Israel, rather attempt to strengthen moderate forces in the region.'

Egypt Threatens Israel with 'Regional Deterioration'

Senior Egyptian sources warn they, like Jordan, may act on Temple Mount clashes, press Netanyahu to call nationalist MKs and warn them.

Liberman Brands MK Temple Mount Visits 'Cheap Politics'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman on Thursday slammed Knesset members who ascend the Temple Mount to pray.

Danish Foreign Minister Condemns Jerusalem Construction

Danish Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard, in Israel for a visit, says new Jerusalem construction "hinders negotiations".

Hamas Leader's Sister Hospitalized in Israel

Despite Liberman's anger over Haniyeh's daughter getting Israeli treatment, Moussa Abu Marzouk's sister also being treated in Israel.

FM Liberman Calls on World's Nations to 'Purge' Abbas

Foreign Minister says PA chief's letter of support to family of Yehuda Glick's shooter shows he is 'a partner to murderers.'

'Sending IKEA Furniture Without Screws Doesn't Help'

Foreign Ministry spokesman gives a crushing comeback to Sweden FM's IKEA comments over 'Palestine' recognition.

Sweden’s FM: I'll be Happy to Send Liberman IKEA Furniture

Sweden’s Foreign Minister, Margot Wallstrom, responds to Israeli counterpart's criticism over decision to recognize "Palestine".

Breaking News

Israel to Withdraw Ambassador to Sweden

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman responds to Swedish recognition of 'Palestine' by recalling ambassador to Stockholm

Liberman Issues Biting Response to Sweden Palestine Recognition

Sweden doesn't get that Mideast relations 'are a lot more complex than the self-assembly furniture of IKEA,' quips Israeli foreign minister.

Arab MKs Remove Israeli Flags; 'We Won't be Good Arabs'

Balad party holds press conference with flags in corner: 'at least we left them in the room.' Zoabi vows not to be a 'good Arab.'

'Next Time We Won't Treat Haniyeh's Daughter'

Liberman responds to Hamas leader's praise of Jerusalem terrorist who killed a baby; Ecuadorian seminary girl still fighting for her life.

'Terror is a Global Epidemic' Says FM after Wednesday Attacks

'Terrorism is not due to construction in Jerusalem, Ottawa, New York, Madrid, London or Mombasa,' says Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman.

Liberman Vows to Ban Balad Party from Knesset

Foreign minister says court motion to keep radical Arab party from running for Knesset will be resubmitted; says party promotes terrorism.

Arab Soccer Team Honors Traitor Ex-MK

Foreign Minister Liberman and Sport Minister Livnat condemn Bnei Sakhnin soccer club for honoring former MK Azmi Bishara.

Liberman on Bennett's Criticism of Kerry: It's Harmful

Foreign Minister says Bennett’s fiery response to Kerry does little more than gaining him a few more votes.

Liberman: Abbas 'Anti-Semite,' Inciting 'Religious War'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman skewers Abbas over call to prevent Jews to ascend Temple Mount, says he is 'stirring incitement.'

FM: Israel-Palestinian Issue a Conduit for Western Frustration

Liberman fires at international community for trying to solve their problems via a 'magic solution' to the Middle East.

Swedish Ambassador to Be Summoned over 'Palestine' Recognition

Foreign Ministry will summon ambassador after Swedish premier announced intention to recognize a Palestinian state.

Liberman Meets UNHRC Head After 'Terrorist Rights Council' Jibe

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman emphasizes to Prince Zeid that Israel is willing to work with the UN - if it is 'fair and professional.'

Liberman: Abbas's Rhetoric Compensation for 'Domestic Failures'

Avigdor Liberman, outside UNGA, insists Abbas has 'lost its way'; warns EU against 'bad deal' with Iran.

Liberman: Abbas Has Become Irrelevant

Foreign Minister meets counterparts in New York, says PA Chairman's UN speech has made him irrelevant.

Liberman: 'Even the Arab World Tires of Abbas'

Abbas's accusations of Israeli 'war crimes' in Gaza have hurt - not helped - the campaign for 'Palestinian independence,' FM says.

Liberman: It's Either This Coalition or New Elections

Foreign Minister declares he will refuse any changes in the make-up of the current coalition, even if that means holding elections.

Liberman to Kerry: We'll Help Fight ISIS

Speaking to US Secretary of State John Kerry, Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman said that Israel was prepared to help defeat Islamic State.

Israel Hails US Efforts Against IS, But Fears Iran Rapprochement

Israeli ministers voice support for anti-Islamic State coalition, but worried that Obama admin drawing closer to Tehran as a result.

Liberman Says Each Gaza Operation 'Strengthens' Hamas

Gaza terror group gets diplomatic boon and expands rocket reach in each campaign against Israel, says foreign minister.

Liberman: Hamas Demilitarization 'Unlikely'

Despite 50 days of war and 66 soldiers killed in Operation Protective Edge, Israel shouldn't expect Gaza to disarm, Foreign Minister said.

Leading US Congressmen in Israel: Hamas and ISIS are the Same

Top House Foreign Affairs Committee members voice strong support for Israel, which is 'on the front line' against radical Islam.

Poll: Bennett Outpaces Netanyahu as 'Leader of the Right'

A new poll gives Bennett edge over Netanyahu as leader of the 'right-wing,' as PM's popularity nose-dives amid Hamas ceasefire.

Liberman: No New Elections Right Now

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman is not planning on breaking up the coalition, he told CNN Sunday.

Liberman: Jail Arab MKs Who Attended Hamas 'Victory Rally'

Foreign minister says radical Arab MKs who took part in terror 'victory rally' in Galilee should only be allowed to 'celebrate' behind bars.

Liberman Rejects Ceasefire Deal with 'Hamas Murderers'

Foreign minister argues that as long as terror group rules Gaza, security in Israel as well as a peace agreement are impossible.

Cabinet Controversy

Cabinet Was Split Over Ceasefire - But Netanyahu Accepted Anyway

Ministers from Jewish Home, Yisrael Beytenu and even Likud opposed truce - but PM circumvented cabinet vote on a legal technicality.

Liberman Fires: 'Even Far-Leftists Would Topple Hamas'

Foreign minister echoes growing criticism of PM allowing Hamas to 'take the initiative', calls for decisive action ahead of Cabinet meeting.

Liberman: Ban Arab Party Over Visit to Traitor Ex-MK

Foreign minister calls for Attorney General to investigate 'fifth column' Arab-nationalists who visited Hamas fund supplier Qatar.

Liberman: No Cooperating with UNHRC's Gaza Probe

Foreign Minister says UN and UNHRC are "hypocritical", says Israel shouldn't cooperate with their probes.

Liberman Rejects Hamas Demands: 'Terror Must Not Pay'

As negotiators meet in Cairo, Liberman says Hamas must not get any rewards for attacking Israel, no sea port until Hamas gone.

Netanyahu: Israel Will Not Negotiate Under Fire

Security Cabinet meeting ends with assurance that the operation in Gaza will continue until quiet is achieved.

Israel Asks Germans, EU to Monitor Gaza Border

'Germany and the EU must dispatch inspectors to Gaza to monitor trade with the neighboring countries,' says Foreign Minister Liberman.

Liberman: UN 'Waits for Israel to Do Its Job'

Foreign Minister slams UN hypocrisy, says the international body should be fighting Hamas instead of waiting for Israel to do so.

Liberman Calls to Hand Gaza Over to UN

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman says 'several options' are on the table for Gaza - including leaving it to the international community.

Liberman: UNHRC is the Council for Terrorist Rights

Foreign Minister slams United Nations Human Rights Council over its intention to investigate the IDF's operations in Gaza.

Liberman Pushes to Ban Al-Jazeera from Israel

Foreign Minister lashes out at broadcasting network's ties with Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas; says it has 'no semblance of reliability.'

Liberman: Boycott Striking Arab Businesses

Foreign Minister calls on Israelis not to buy at Arab stores that closed their doors Monday in protest over IDF activity in Gaza.

As Rockets Strike, Liberman Again Urges Gaza Ground Offensive

During visit to Ashkelon with his Norwegian counterpart, Israeli foreign minister keeps up criticism of gov't response to rocket fire.

Liberman: IDF Operation Should 'Go All the Way', Retake Gaza

Foreign Minister says Israel should take advantage of Hamas's rejection of ceasefire agreement to decisively defeat them.

Italian Foreign Minister Visits Rocket-Stricken Southern City

Israeli FM Avigdor Liberman takes Italian counterpart on a tour of Ashdod, says Israel must respond to rockets 'like any normal country'.

Liberman: Time to Put an End to Hamas's Rule Over Gaza

Foreign Minister says that an aerial operation is not enough to complete the goal of ending Hamas's rule in Gaza.

MK Blasts Netanyahu and Liberman Over Childish Behavior

MK Moses blasts Prime Minister and Foreign Minister for engaging in petty politics while southern Israel is under attack.

Hotovely: 'PM Should Give Liberman a Piece of His Mind'

MK Tzippy Hotovely labels foreign minister 'the most cynical politician in Israel's political system'.

Liberman Announces Split with Likud

Yisrael Beytenu Knesset faction will be re-established, says Foreign Minister, who vows he will remain loyal to Coalition.

Netanyahu, Liberman Spar Over 'Tough Talk'

A sharp exchange ensued between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Liberman over what ministers should say in public.

Liberman Slams Ceasefire Proposal With Hamas as 'Huge Mistake'

Foreign Minister slams lack of deterrence during Sderot visit, calls for systematic operation against Hamas with US involvement.

Liberman: Time for 'Defensive Shield 2' - This Time in Gaza

Foreign Minister says Israel should launch a military operation in Gaza similar to the large-scale one in Judea and Samaria in 2002.

Liberman: Jordan's Stability 'Vital' to Israel's Security

Foreign Minister says Israel 'will do everything to maintain the stability of Jordan' following threats from ISIS takeover.