Avigdor Liberman

Defense Minister's longevity tip: Stay away from the fence

Liberman responds to uproar over death of Gaza boy who approached fence: 'Cowardly leaders hiding behind children and women.'

'Maybe James Bond killed him?'

Defense Minister Liberman says body of slain Hamas engineer will not be buried in Gaza, dismisses Iranian threats to destroy Israel.

Iranian general threatens Israel

Deputy head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says Israel's military bases are within reach. Liberman: We're ready for any scenario.

Eizenkot slams leaflets targeting senior IDF officer

IDF Chief of Staff comes out against right-wing Israelis who distributed leaflets criticizing IDF Colonel Gilad Amit.

Defense Minister warns Israel's neighbors: Don't test us

Defense Minister Liberman warns Israel's neighbors: Israel won't compromise on security, don't test us.

Furious protest against Israeli-Palestinian memorial ceremony

Jewish activists come to Tel Aviv to protest joint memorial ceremony for Israelis and PA Arabs; Palestinian flags burned.

'We will lower our flag but not our heads'

Defense Minister pens letter to bereaved families ahead of Memorial Day, says Israel will always remember their sacrifices.

Haaretz publisher removes racist tweet following outcry

Publisher of left-wing Haaretz newspaper deletes comment comparing Sephardic woman's family to monkeys.

Liberman:

'Supreme Court made bereavement and terror equal'

Defense Minister slams Supreme Court allowing PA Arabs to participate in 'joint' Memorial Day event. 'Instead of unity - division.'

Supreme Court Rules:

Arabs will participate in 'joint memorial ceremony'

Supreme Court cancels Defense Minister's decision to ban PA Arabs from participating in 'Israeli-Palestinian memorial day event.'

Liberman declares eastern Jerusalem group a terror organization

Iliya Institute accused of being a front for the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine terrorist organization.

Liberman signals he'll back law to override Supreme Court

Liberman comes out in support of bill that would rein in High Court. 'Return the mandate to elected officials.'

Liberman slams Haaretz publisher

Defense Minister tells owner and publisher of left wing newspaper to 'stop poisoning Israeli society' after tweet many consider racist.

Liberman:

'Tunnels leading nowhere'

DM expresses satisfaction at destruction of the 'longest and deepest tunnel ever uncovered'; added call to Gaza residents under Hamas rule.

'This event is a disgrace to the dead'

Hundreds of bereaved families sign petition supporting Defense Minister's opposition to joint Israeli-Arab memorial day ceremony.

Leftists furious as Liberman refuses to back down

Organizers of joint Israeli-Palestinian memorial event vow to petition Supreme Court against Defense Minister's ban on PA Arabs attending.

Liberman against far-left organizations

Yisrael Beitenu introduces legislation to prevent radical groups from filming and harassing IDF soldiers on duty and publishing the videos.

Hamas: Liberman legitimizing murder of Palestinians

Hamas condemns Liberman for saying Israeli sniper who shot Arab demonstrator deserved a citation.

Liberman opposes joint memorial ceremony

DM decides to prevent PA Arabs invited to Israeli-Palestinian memorial ceremony from entering Israel. Meretz chairman attacks decision.

Liberman: 'Sniper deserves citation; photographer - reproach'

DM responds to shooting incident and attack on Syrian base attributed by international media to Israel.

Liberman: We will not allow Iran to be entrenched in Syria

Defense Minister warns Israel will protect itself from Iranian attempts to establish permanent presence in Syria after deadly airstrike.

Liberman attacks:

'There are terrorist representatives in the Knesset'

Defense Minister slams Arab MKs for criticizing IDF conduct during Gaza riots, calls for law to bypass Supreme Court.

'Terrorists also disguise themselves as journalists'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman not impressed by Gaza reports of journalist death during border riots.

Liberman: Killed journalist flew a drone over IDF forces

Defense Minister on Gaza riots: 'Hamas has used journalists and ambulances for terror dozens of times.'

'Terrorists also disguise themselves as journalists'

Defense Minister defends IDF after journalist reported killed in Gaza, notes Hamas abuse of humanitarian standards.

Liberman: A festival of hypocrisy

Foreign Minister speaks after 9 Gazans killed in riots at Gaza border fence.

Liberman: Anyone who approaches fence puts his life at risk

Defense Minister tours Gaza envelope, warns Gaza residents to focus on getting rid of Hamas rather than destroying Israel.

Liberman: Terrorists' bodies won't be returned

Defense Min. says bodies of terrorists killed in Friday's riots in Gaza should be held until return of remains of Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul.

Liberman: IDF soldiers did what was necessary

Defense Minister praises IDF's conduct during large riots at border with Gaza. 'No commission of inquiry.'

'Meretz represents the Palestinians'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman slams the Meretz party after its leader demanded that Israel probe IDF for death of Gazans on Friday.

IDF shoots to prevent Gazans from nearing border fence

IDF forces shoot to prevent Gazans from nearing border fence. Defense Minister: Anyone who nears the border endangers his life.

Liberman: We will end this absurdity

Responding to PA resumption of direct payments of salaries to terrorists, Defense Minister says Israel will act to end 'pay to slay.'

Liberman lays cornerstone at Netiv Ha'avot

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman and Deputy DM Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan lay cornerstone in Netiv Ha'avot. 'In 2017 we approved 11,500 houses.'

Liberman warns congressmen: Iran is number-one threat

Defense Minister meets with delegation headed by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. 'Iran stands behind the mass murderer in Damascus.'

Bennett:

'I will be Defense Minister next time around'

Jewish Home chief vows to take Defense portfolio, currently held by Liberman, after next election. 'We need to acted decisively.'

'We can push out the Iranians'

Capping off first visit to Africa by an Israeli defense minister in decades, Avigdor Liberman says newfound cooperation helps combat Iran.

'Quarreling over credit damaged security'

DM attacks senior officials exposing sensitive information. 'Everyone believes red lines were crossed'.

First Defense Minister to visit Rwanda

Liberman to Rwandan President: 'Proud to be first Israeli DM to visit your capital, relations between countries stronger, deeper than ever.'

Liberman: There is no such thing as 'lone wolf terrorism'

Defense Minister vows to punish anyone who cooperated with terrorist who carried out ramming attack in Samaria,

Haredi 'Draft Law' passes first reading in Knesset

Bill which sparked coalition crisis, divided government passes first reading in the Knesset, despite opposition from Yisrael Beytenu.

No Early Elections:

Government averts coalition crisis, avoids snap elections

Following meeting between Netanyahu, Liberman, government committee approves compromise deal averting government collapse.

Netanyahu forced to walk back threat to fire minister

Under coalition agreement, PM cannot dismiss Aliya Minister Sofa Landver without the approval of her party chairman, Avigdor Lieberman.

Will last-minute deal prevent snap elections?

Netanyahu in talks with Defense Minister to end coalition crisis, prevent government collapse.

Coalition Crisis:

Netanyahu government faces critical Knesset votes

Votes in the Knesset over the next 24 hours could determine whether coalition survives - or if early elections are inevitable.

Will Netanyahu and Liberman prevent elections?

Prime Minister and Defense Minister to meet overnight, attempt to end coalition crisis.

MK Yisrael Eichler:

'Liberman joined coup with extreme Left'

'Without Torah study there is no existence for the Jewish people, and there is no right to this land.'

Defense Minister: We won't sacrifice values for Knesset seats

Yisrael Beytenu MKs will vote against draft law, but won't quit coalition unless forced to do so, Defense Minister Liberman says.

Netanyahu: I call on Liberman to remain in government

'It is important to continue our partnership in a broad government - only this can continue to serve Israel's citizens.'

Yisrael Beytenu threatens to bolt coalition over Draft Law

'If haredi-backed draft law passes, we'll leave the government,' warns Defense Minister's Yisrael Beytenu faction.

Coalition Crisis:

Haredi leaders reject compromise on Draft Law

Coalition crisis deepens as UTJ leaders reject compromise offered to end crisis over draft law.

PM: '61' is not an option

Netanyahu tells Likud ministers his goal is to stabilize government, but he won't agree to a coalition without Liberman.

Ya'alon: Netanyahu and Liberman are coordinated

Former Defense Minister says he's preparing to run for prime minister, claims coalition crisis "is about the prime minister's survival".

Defense Minister:

'We will never surrender to haredi extortion'

Liberman rejects proposed Draft Law compromise aimed at ending coalition crisis, averting snap elections.

'Israel has been taken captive by haredi extremists'

Defense Minister launches a broadside on haredi parties over Draft Law impasse, accuses haredim of 'extorting' government.

Coalition crisis orchestrated by Netanyahu and Liberman?

Haredi journalist blames PM for dragging country to elections by cynically exploiting haredi distress. 'There is no draft crisis.'

Former PM:

'Hefetz signed, Bibi's fate sealed'

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak claims Hefetz cooperation will end Netanyahu career. DM Liberman: 'Don't try to pressure the system.'

'When the month of Adar enters, we enlist with joy'

Defense Minister releases special message promoting haredi enlistment on the occasion of the Purim holiday.

Haredi party threatens to quit coalition

Deputy Health Minister Litzman threatens to bring down coalition if haredi draft law is not passed before the budget.

Defense Minister in Hevron:

Dozens of terror attacks thwarted every week

Liberman tours Hevron. 'The security establishment is working hard so we can celebrate Purim quietly. I'm happy citizens don't feel it.'

Defense Minister's party won't vote for haredi draft law

Yisrael Beytenu party promises to vote against the law unless it is properly discussed and relevant changes are inserted.