Avigdor Liberman

'The polls were wrong about Trump, they're wrong about us'

Yisrael Beytenu chief says polls showing his party failing to enter next Knesset are wrong, cites internal polling. 'We'll get 6-7 seats.'

Ben-Gvir libel suit ultimatum to Avigdor Liberman

Otzma candidate to Yisrael Beytenu chair, who hinted he is a Shin Bet agent: 'If no apology within 48 hours, libel suit will be filed.'

'The Interior Ministry must not remain in Deri's hands'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman issues a scathing attack on Interior Minister: What has happened in the past year is unprecedented.

Liberman pushes to ban Arab party's token Jewish candidate

Ex-Defense Minister looks to bar professor who compared Israel to Nazi Germany from running for 21st Knesset on communist party list.

Liberman: Otzma Yehudit are freaks, nothing more

'Likud has become a semi-haredi party,' says ex-defense Minister Avidgor Liberman. 'Otzma Yehudit candidates are freaks, nothing more.'

Liberman blasts Bennett: He talks but doesn't act

Yisrael Beytenu chairman criticizes New Right chairman: He places an ultimatum in the morning and then flip flops.

Yisrael Beytenu unveils Knesset list

MK Oded Forer, Russian journalist Evgeny Sova and former Diamond Exchange CEO Eli Avidar in Yisrael Beytenu's three spots after Liberman.

Liberman: The terrorist should be tried in a military court

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says terrorist who murdered Ori Ansbacher should be tried in a military court so he can be sentenced to death.

Liberman: 'We're living in a fool's paradise'

Former defense minister says Likud, religious Zionist parties are not acting like 'true' right-wing parties.

'Haredim trying to turn Israel into a halachic state'

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman launches attack on haredi political parties, says views on religious issues 'delusional'.

Liberman: No greater shame than Netanyahu's surrender to Hamas

Former Defense Minister begins election campaign by attacking PM for policies on Hamas and haredim.

Liberman: It's a shame we can't execute Givat Assaf terrorist

'It's great that we caught Givat Assaf terrorist,' says ex-Defense Minister Liberman, 'but he should be executed, not imprisoned.'

Did Liberman reveal Trump's peace plan?

President Trump's peace plan includes Palestinian statehood for Gaza Strip - but not in Judea and Samaria, Al-Hayat report claims.

Liberman: Netanyahu doesn't belong to the right

Former defense minister tours illegal Bedouin outpost which PM promised to evacuate. 'It is now January 1st, nobody is evacuating it.'

Liberman welcomes new elections

Former Defense Minister says he will only join next coalition if it passes Draft Law in its original form.

'Mattis and I resigned for the exact same reason'

Former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman reacts to news of resignation of US counterpart, says he has 'complete disconnect' with Netanyahu.

Yisrael Beytenu vows to support 'Regulation Law 2'

Ex-Defense Minister confirms to Arutz Sheva his faction will support 'Fabric of Life' bill to be brought for preliminary reading tomorrow.

Liberman: We transfer funds to Hamas and receive terror

Former Defense Minister links capitulation to Hamas in Gaza to shooting attack at Ofra junction.

Liberman says he didn't mean to call IDF leadership leftists

Former defense minister says his remarks comparing IDF General Staff to Peace Now were distorted, says Israel weak vis a vis Hamas.

Liberman to IDF leaders: You are like Peace Now

Former Defense Minister loses temper in meeting with IDF officials who argued against Gaza operation.

Liberman's secret meetings with PA officials

Former defense minister reportedly met before resigning with senior PA officials.

'Netanyahu again caved to the haredim'

Opposition livid after State asks Supreme Court to postpone expiration date of Draft Law.

Miri Regev:

'Liberman and Kahlon working for New Israel Fund'

Culture Minister responds to Cultural Loyalty Law dropping from agenda after coalition fails to recruit majority.

Culture Minister: Will Liberman vote with Ahmed Tibi?

Regev slams Cultural Loyalty Law critics, warns Yisrael Beytenu not to oppose bill. 'If Liberman votes against it, voters won't forget it.'

Yaalon: Liberman realized his slogans were meaningless

Former defense minister attacks Avigdor Liberman as a failure, discusses botched commando mission in Gaza.

Liberman: Israel's policy toward Hamas 'absurd'

Former defense minister blasts government during visit to Sderot, announces her will open his parliamentary headquarters in the city.

Liberman: Glad not to have MK Odeh sitting next to me

Former Defense Minister says cease-fire after Israel struck by 500 rockets a 'capitulation to terror.'

Netanyahu stays…but hold on to your seatbelts

Poll shows Likud rebounding after ceasefire, coalition crisis

Despite criticism over ceasefire with Hamas, Liberman's resignation, Likud remains stable in latest poll with 30 seats.

'Bennett, Shaked stuck to their seats at any cost'

Former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman slams Naftali Bennett, Ayelet Shaked, and PM Netanyahu as unconcerned with security.

'Jewish Home ministers did the right thing'

Likud leaders praise Bennett, Shaked for remaining in coalition. Ex-Defense Minister Liberman and left-wing MKs blast decision.

Netanyahu meeting on coalition crisis ends 'without results'

Prime Minister's meeting with senior coalition member fails to make progress as crisis continues following Defense Minister's departure.

Watch: Liberman comes out of Rabbi Kanievsky's house

Outgoing defense minister seen in Bnei Brak after visiting leading haredi rabbi and authority of Jewish law Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky.

Amsalem: We're going to elections because of Bennett

Coalition Chairman says Israel headed to elections because of Jewish Home leader. 'He insulted Liberman for the past 8 months.'

The significance of the DM's resignation

ILTV speaks with Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of IISS, following the resignation of Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman.

Bennett: It's time for elections

Jewish Home leader says impossible to continue government, 'Liberman destroyed government when he pulled out'.

Likud and Bennett face off

Likud goes to war against Jewish Home head over the demand to be appointed defense minister. 'Right-wing camp will not forgive him.'

'Hamas enjoys total immunity'

Outgoing Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman goes on the attack in his final tour of the Gaza region.

'Trump peace plan will never happen under Abbas'

Deputy Foreign Minister says Abbas will never make peace, supports Netanyahu on Hamas ceasefire.

After he resigns, support for Liberman surges

Survey shows Yisrael Beytenu's support within its base rising after Liberman's resignation, while Netanyahu's popularity drops sharply.

Elections likely after Kahlon vetoes Bennett as defense minister

Elections likely after Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon tells Netanyahu he will not accept Bennett serving as Defense Minister.

Liberman bids farewell to General Staff forum

Outgoing defense minister: I tried to keep the IDF out of political debates.

Bennett: I'll make Israel win again

As coalition crumbles, Jewish Home head says he wants to defense minister to stop deterrence from continuing to erode.

Report: Jewish Home planned on leaving gov't before Liberman

Jewish Home faction allegedly planned on mass resignation from gov't only to be preempted by Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu.

'Liberman made Hamas laugh'

Communications Minister Ayoub Kara says Defense Minister Liberman's resignation poorly timed, caused glee in Gaza.

Shas leader joins call for early elections

Shas leader joins Kulanu head Kahlon, calls for new elections following Liberman's resignation from the Defense Ministry.

It's official: Liberman tenders resignation

Yisrael Beytenu chairman sends letter of resignation from position of defense minister to Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Amsalem: I recommend not giving Bennett defense portfolio

Chairman of the coalition accuses Bennett of making too bold a demand to take over defense ministry.

'We don't care that Liberman resigned'

Residents of southern Israel urge the public to join their protest in Tel Aviv on Thursday.

Gabbay and Livni call for elections

Zionist Union chairman, opposition leader hold joint press conference following Liberman's resignation.

'Liberman's resignation far from being a victory for Hamas'

Professor Avraham Diskin of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem talks about Liberman's resignation.

Hamas celebrates Liberman's resignation

Hamas says Defense Minister's resignation is a “victory” for the group.

The Liberman effect? Likud gets weaker in polls

Poll conducted after resignation of defense minister finds the ruling party falling below 30 seats.

The goal: To stabilize the coalition

Prime minister holds consultations with coalition leaders and senior Likud officials in attempt to maintain coalition post-Yisrael Beytenu.

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.'

Jewish Home ultimatum: Bennett as Defense Minister - or we bolt

Party officials tell Arutz Sheva Jewish Home will remain in coalition only if Bennett tapped to replace Liberman as Defense Minister.

Israeli Defense Minister announces resignation

Yisrael Beytenu chief tells faction members he will resign as Defense Minister, call for early elections.

Netanyahu:

'Hamas was begging for a ceasefire'

Prime Minister pushes back on criticism of ceasefire agreement with Hamas, as Defense Minister apparently plans resignation.

'If Liberman resigns, Netanyahu will dissolve Knesset'

Senior coalition official close to Prime Minister says if Defense Minister quits gov't, decision will lead to early elections.

Report: Liberman set to step down as Defense Minister

Sources close to Defense Minister say he is frustrated with government's response to Hamas attacks, has decided to resign.