Avigdor Liberman

Liberman predicts a quiet Friday on Gaza front

Defense Minister visits Gaza Belt community, says Hamas is in complete control of "popular protest".

Did J'lem mayoral candidate trade draft bill for haredi support?

Recording suggests mayoral candidate Moshe Leon got haredi support in exchange for Liberman giving Draft Law go-ahead.

Liberman orders resumption of fuel supplies to Gaza

In accordance with recommendation of security officials, Defense Minister orders resumption of fuel from Israel to Gaza as of Wednesday.

Liberman on Gaza:

'They give - they'll get; they don't give - they won't get'

Defense Minister at rally: 'There'll be quiet, there'll be calm, then we'll know how to be neighbors.'

Liberman: Bennett has no idea where Khan al-Ahmar is

Defense Minister accuses Jewish Home leader of using illegal Bedouin village for political purposes.

Liberman: We need to know how to be flexible

Defense Minister supports decision to postpone evacuation of Khan al-Ahmar but stresses: The decision to evacuate is irreversible.

Liberman opens Gaza border crossings

After what was defined as a significant decrease in violent incidents along Gaza border, DM instructs Erez, Kerem Shalom crossings opened.

Report shows cabinet face-off between Liberman, Katz

Liberman attacked by ministers during Wednesday's security cabinet meeting for not having operational plan, pandering to right-wing base.

Hamas warns Israel in new video

'We recommended that you read us correctly.' Hamas releases new propaganda clip amid a rise in tensions.

Defense Minister reprimanded for calling Arab MK a terrorist

Ethics Committee reprimands Defense Minister Liberman for calling MK Zoabi a 'terrorist.'

IDF attacks empty outposts

Air force attacks targets east of Gaza City and the south after rocket fired from Gaza hit house in Be'er Sheva causing heavy damage.

Liberman orders closing of Gaza crossings

Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings to be closed following rocket attack on Be'er Sheva.

Hamas unfazed by Liberman's threats

Despite Liberman's warnings of action against Hamas, violent border disturbances continue.

Defense Minister:

'We have exhausted all options - time to hit Hamas hard'

Liberman holds security assessment in Gaza region, hinting at disagreements within cabinet. 'I hope cabinet will make the right decision.'

Hamas official: Netanyahu should read history

Senior Hamas official Mahmoud al-Zahar unfazed by Netanyahu and Liberman’s threats to use force against Hamas.

'We're pulling gov't to the right, Lieberman is pushing left'

Jewish Home party approves changes to party constitution. Bennett warns against voting for right-wing government with left-wing policies.

Liberman threatens Hamas: 'The most severe blow'

Defense Minister says Israel ready for 'severe confrontation' with Hamas after exhausting all other options.

Liberman to Gazans: Hamas is holding you hostage

Israeli Defense Minister calls on Gazans to turn on Hamas terror organization, says Hamas and Iran using them 'like hostages'.

Liberman announces new Jewish neighborhood in Hevron

'Instead of military camp, we'll build new neighborhood; 31 apartments will be built including two kindergartens and boarding school.'

DM: No fuel for Gaza until violence ends

Defense Minister Liberman says Israel won't provide fuel, gas, to Gaza until violence - including incendiary balloons - ends.

Liberman halts fuel transfer into Gaza

Defense Minister orders halt to transfer of fuel into Gaza after violent border riots resume.

Cabinet to vote on first new homes in Hevron in 16 years

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman submits plan for 31 new Jewish homes in Hevron to cabinet to overcome issues with military outpost.

'No shame in preserving Jewish majority in Galilee'

Defense Minister Liberman lays cornerstone for new IDF rehabilitation and maintenance center in Nazareth Illit.

Religious Zionist general to be Liberman's IDF secretary

Controversial IDF officer Brig. Gen. Ofer Vinter becomes an aide to Defense Minister after years of being held back for promotion.

Army Radio to broadcast from Jerusalem in two weeks

Military station will begin broadcasting news from Jerusalem as DM lays cornerstone for IDF Radio in nation's capital.

Liberman: Terrorist's time is running out

Defense Minister says IDF 'closing in' on terrorist who murdered Kim Yehezkel and Ziv Hajbi.

DM to Hamas: Don't escalate the situation

Defense Minister Liberman warns Hamas not to escalate situation, MK Yogev says it's 'time to respond' to Hamas.

Liberman: 'Bennett decided to dismantle right-wing government'

DM continues attacking Education Minister during Karnei Shomron tour. 'He lives in Ra'anana in Dan region, I'm in Nokdim in Judean Desert.'

Bennett to Liberman: Attack Hamas, not me

Bennett blasts Liberman's policy against Hamas as 'weak and leftist,' after Liberman says Bennett represents 'messianic, zealous' Right.

Defense Minister:

'We will reveal more information about Hezbollah'

Liberman says Israel will reveal more info about Iranian missiles in Lebanon, amid Lebanese attempts to discredit Netanyahu's UN speech.

Bennett: The Liberman-Hamas agreements collapsed

Jewish Home chairman blasts Liberman in light of the continued terror attacks along the Gaza border.

'A people that sanctify murderers won't get a Palestinian state'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett blasts PA President Mahmoud Abbas following his UN speech, says there will never be a Palestinian state.

Report: Russia won't curb Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Iranian media reports that Russia has given Israel permission to attack Iranian bases in Syria other than ones near Russian troops.

Defense Minister evasive:

'Palestinian state doesn't interest me'

Liberman refers to Trump declaration on two-state solution. 'Population demonstrating with Palestinian flags is the real problem.'

Liberman on Olmert-Abbas meeting: 'Pathetic'

"Olmert turned to him as 'Dr. Abbas' but forgot to mention that he received his doctorate for Holocaust denial."

Liberman furious after Chief of Staff's comments leaked

Defense Minister demands that leaks from Cabinet meetings be prevented.

DM: Defense budget is an investment, not an expense

Defense Minister Liberman slams criticism of IDF budget, says every penny spent is an investment in Israel's future.

Bereaved daughter to Liberman: Death to the terrorist

Ari Fuld's eldest daughter asks defense minister why terrorist is kept alive and treated in Israel. Liberman: We are trying.

Defense Minister visits Georgia for the first time

Liberman meets Georgia's heads of state, discusses with them the international struggle against Iranian terror.

Defense Minister: Israel will be able to celebrate in quiet

Minister Liberman visits soldiers stationed near Bethlehem, thanking soldiers ahead of the holiday. 'We can celebrate thanks to them.'

An Iranian journalist in the defense minister's office

Iranian journalist serving as editor-in-chief of 'Radio Farda' arrives at defense minister's office, where he interviews Minister Liberman.

Israel Aircraft Industries CEO appointment approved

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman 'confident Nimrod Sheffer will lead IAI professionally and creatively to challenges of tomorrow.'

Feminist fury: Humorous video arouses wrath

Video released by Defense Minister ahead of Rosh Hashanah provokes anger by women's organizations who claim he humiliated women.

Watch: Israel spoofs Sacha Baron Cohen's Israeli persona

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman spoofs British Jewish comedian's parody of Israeli counter-terror expert with his real-life inspiration.

Liberman:

'We'll face every threat - in the south and the north'

DM participates in outstanding officer and NCO ceremony in honor of Rosh Hashana; 'No accident IDF considered one of best armies in world.'

'No ruling out Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Iraq'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman says Israel retains freedom to act to defend itself against Iranian aggression anywhere.

Lapid: Changes to Draft Law 'treasonous'

Yesh Atid leader says Defense Minister Liberman cannot face the public if he agrees to reported haredi changes to Draft Law.

Liberman in the north:

'We will maintain Israeli interests in Syria'

DM tours border to assess progress of fortification plan. 'With all due respect for all the agreements - we are not bound by them.'

Liberman: I have chosen the next chief of staff

"In military meetings I hear too many phrases like 'political arena' and 'legal implications.' The most important thing for me is victory."

IDF's offensive capabilities get big boost with missile purchase

Defense Ministry signs agreement to provide IDF with advanced rockets, missiles, costing hundreds of millions of shekels.

'Liberman, bring back the boys'

MK Oren Hazan criticizes Defense Minister over failure to bring back bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.

Liberman to reopen Erez Crossing

Defense Minister announces reopening of of crossing from Gaza to Israel 'given calm along the border.'

Right wing ministers trade barbs over Gaza "arrangement"

Jewish Home chief Bennett takes swipe at Defense Minister Liberman after the latter distances himself from 'arrangement' with Hamas.

'Liberman, have the soldiers' backs'

National Union Secretary-General asks defense minister to end investigation into shooting of 2 Gaza rioters.

Defense Minister:

'There's only one arrangement - the reality on the ground'

'Economic stability in Gaza brings quiet,' says Liberman, adding that return of prisoners is a necessary condition for agreement with Hamas.

Hamas chief touts expected deal with Israel

Ismail Haniyeh hails expected ceasefire with Israel as a triumph, tells Gazans Israeli security restrictions will be lifted.

Liberman: Abbas trying to torpedo Gaza agreement

Defense Minister says PA chairman deliberately trying to drag Israel into a confrontation with Hamas.

'You gave us space to maneuver against our enemies'

US National Security Adviser John Bolton, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman meet, discuss security threats throughout the region.

Bennett vs Liberman:

'We must not surrender: We must uproot Hamas'

Education Minister says ceasefire a bad move, calls to destroy Hamas' military capabilities.

'Preaching and crocodile tears'

Liberman insists, 'We're not talking to Hamas'; criticizes extended sentence for Border Policeman; scolds Umm al-Fahm.