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'No shame in preserving Jewish majority in Galilee'

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

'No shame in preserving Jewish majority in Galilee'

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.

 Religious Zionist general to be Liberman's IDF secretary

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.

Army Radio to broadcast from Jerusalem in two weeks

Liberman: Terrorist's time is running out

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

Liberman: Terrorist's time is running out

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.

DM to Hamas: Don't escalate the situation

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.'

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

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.

Bennett to Liberman: Attack Hamas, not me

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.

'We will reveal more information about Hezbollah'

Bennett: The Liberman-Hamas agreements collapsed

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

Bennett: The Liberman-Hamas agreements collapsed

'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.

'A people that sanctify murderers won't get 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.

Report: Russia won't curb Israeli airstrikes in Syria

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.'

'Palestinian state doesn't interest me'

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 on Olmert-Abbas meeting: 'Pathetic'

Liberman furious after Chief of Staff's comments leaked

Defense Minister demands that leaks from Cabinet meetings be prevented.

Liberman furious after Chief of Staff's comments leaked

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.

DM: Defense budget is an investment, not an expense

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.

Bereaved daughter to Liberman: Death to the terrorist

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 visits Georgia for the first time

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.'

Defense Minister: Israel will be able to celebrate in quiet

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.

An Iranian journalist in the defense minister's office

Israel Aircraft Industries CEO appointment approved

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

Israel Aircraft Industries CEO appointment approved

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.

Feminist fury: Humorous video arouses wrath

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.

Watch: Israel spoofs Sacha Baron Cohen's Israeli persona

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.'

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

'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.

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

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.

Lapid: Changes to Draft Law 'treasonous'

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.'

'We will maintain Israeli interests in Syria'

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."

Liberman: I have chosen the next chief of staff

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.

IDF's offensive capabilities get big boost with missile purchase

'Liberman, bring back the boys'

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

'Liberman, bring back the boys'

Liberman to reopen Erez Crossing

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

Liberman to reopen Erez Crossing

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.

Right wing ministers trade barbs over Gaza "arrangement"

'Liberman, have the soldiers' backs'

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

'Liberman, have the soldiers' backs'

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.

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

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.

Hamas chief touts expected deal with Israel

Liberman: Abbas trying to torpedo Gaza agreement

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

Liberman: Abbas trying to torpedo Gaza agreement

'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.

'You gave us space to maneuver against our enemies'

Bennett vs Liberman:

'We must not surrender: We must uproot Hamas'

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

'We must not surrender: We must uproot Hamas'

'Preaching and crocodile tears'

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

'Preaching and crocodile tears'

Gabbay: 'I don't trust Netanyahu, Liberman, and Bennett'

'If choice between agreement and operation run by Netanyahu, Liberman, and Bennett, I choose agreement," Gabbay says.

Gabbay: 'I don't trust Netanyahu, Liberman, and Bennett'

Why did Israel's Defense Minister close Erez Crossing?

Statement from Defense Ministry explains decision to close Gaza crossing.

Why did Israel's Defense Minister close Erez Crossing?

Bennett: Caving in to Hamas will lead to war

Education Minister Bennett slams Defense Minister Liberman's willingness to cave to Hamas, says it will lead to conflict on Hamas' terms.

Bennett: Caving in to Hamas will lead to war

Liberman gives PA an unusual gesture

Letters and parcels sent from Jordan to PA in last eight years released by Israel.

Liberman gives PA an unusual gesture

Bennett attacks Liberman: 'Gaza deal tailwind for terrorism'

Bennet continues assault on Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman and reported cease fire with Hamas. 'Hamas shoots rockets and Israel folds.'

Bennett attacks Liberman: 'Gaza deal tailwind for terrorism'

Defense Ministry will allow yeshiva students to fly to Uman

Following pressure from haredi parties, Defense Minisrry waives ban on overseas flights for haredim avoiding IDF service.

Defense Ministry will allow yeshiva students to fly to Uman

Defense Minister: 'Conquer Gaza or an Arab spring'

Liberman: 'Solution is to turn Gaza into economic entity providing work for two million people and will become Singapore of Middle East.'

Defense Minister: 'Conquer Gaza or an Arab spring'

Meretz backing Netanyahu and Liberman

Meretz Chairwoman defends move led by PM and DM for political settlement in Gaza while attacking Bennett who opposes it.

Meretz backing Netanyahu and Liberman

Liberman tries to explain

After his gestures to Hamas, Defense Minister insists there is no agreement with the terrorist organization.

Liberman tries to explain

Gestures to Hamas:

Liberman increases fuel supply to Gaza

Defense Minister to increase Gaza's access to electricity after reopening Kerem Shalom CVrossing.

Liberman increases fuel supply to Gaza

'If Liberman can't do it, he should go home'

MKs Smotrich and Forer debate current Hamas policy. 'If Liberman wanted guarantees he shouldn't have sought to be defense minister.'

'If Liberman can't do it, he should go home'

Defense Minister: Haredi demands are just an excuse

Defense Minister Liberman urges haredi parties to allow Draft Law to pass, says they have nothing to gain from early elections.

Defense Minister: Haredi demands are just an excuse

Liberman floating leftward?

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman on unified front with Meretz and Peace Now against Minister Naftali Bennett.

Liberman floating leftward?

Liberman to Gaza residents: 'Israel not problem but solution'

Defense Minister: 'As long as there's quiet, Gaza residents benefit.'

Liberman to Gaza residents: 'Israel not problem but solution'

It's official: Kerem Shalom crossing to reopen

Liberman decides to reopen Kerem Shalom crossing following several days of quiet along the Gaza border.

It's official: Kerem Shalom crossing to reopen

Liberman faces difficulty appointing Chief of Staff

Supreme Court petitions against two senior appointments committee members 'neutralize' committee work; appointments may be postponed.

Liberman faces difficulty appointing Chief of Staff

Liberman grants concessions to Gaza

Defense Minister to re-open Kerem Shalom Crossing, expand Gaza fishing zone after 2 days with no terror attacks from Gaza.

Liberman grants concessions to Gaza

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'Restraint and silence encourage terrorism'

Education Minister slams cease-fire with Hamas, says Hamas must return prisoners and disarm in exchange for rehabilitation of Gaza.

'Restraint and silence encourage terrorism'

Defense Minister: Hamas suffered 168 deaths, over 4,000 injured

Defense Minister Liberman says security policy is responsible, does not answer to headlines, public opinion.

Defense Minister: Hamas suffered 168 deaths, over 4,000 injured

Bereaved father: 'We'll sit on fence' to stop Golan as IDF Chief

“It drives us crazy that someone like this would be the IDF Chief of Staff, say bereaved father, Herzl Hajaj about Major General Yair Golan.

Bereaved father: 'We'll sit on fence' to stop Golan as IDF Chief

'Confusion, shock and pain' with campaign against Major General

A former commander responds to a campaign against the appointment of Major General Yair Golan as chief of staff.

'Confusion, shock and pain' with campaign against Major General

Clash in Cabinet: Why didn't you assassinate Haniyeh?

Transportation Minister demands Defense Minister Liberman explain why promise to kill Hamas leader unfulfilled after rocket barrage.

Clash in Cabinet: Why didn't you assassinate Haniyeh?