Avigdor Liberman

'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.

Liberman: IDF destroyed Hamas terror tunnel last night

Defense Minister tells Yisrael Beytenu faction members that IDF demolished terror tunnel found near Kerem Shalom crossing to Gaza.

PA blasts Israel for law withholding terrorist salaries

Palestinian Authority says bill to withhold terrorists’ salaries is "piracy and theft of money".

Defense Minister:

'End of the theater of the absurd'

Ministerial Committee on Legislation approves bill to withhold terror salaries from PA funds. DM: 'Money will be used to prevent terror.'

Terror attack against Defense Minister thwarted

Islamic Jihad terror cell which planned to place bomb on Defense Minister's route arrested.

'The incident in the South is not over yet'

Defense Minister says Israel doesn't want escalation in Gaza, but vows to kill terrorists responsible for explosion that wounded 4 soldiers.

Haredi MKs: Liberman's haredi draft proposal will end coalition

Haredi parties warn that Liberman's attempt to pass law regarding haredi draft could topple coalition.

Liberman pushes alternative haredi draft law

Defense Minister Liberman establishes task force dedicated to passing haredi draft law.

Shaked: 'Media does superficial work'

'We must stop holding trials on social networks and media. A person, even if a suspect and even if accused, is presumed innocent.'

Syria threatens Israel with 'more surprises'

Assad regime spokesman warns Israel will 'be greatly surprised' in future strikes on Syria, following military confrontations over weekend.

Defense Minister:

'This is not the time to bark, but to bite'

Liberman warns terror groups on Israel's northern border, emphasizing Israel is not limited in possibilities of response to provocation.

Liberman joins in criticism of police chief

Defense Minister: Alsheikh should focus on eradicating crime and not on interviews to the media.

'Israel - where a new immigrant became Defense Minister'

Defense Minister Liberman talks to 1000 Russian-speaking Jews from around the world celebrating 70 years since Israel’s independence.

Lebanon blasts Israeli wall as 'threat to regional stability'

Lebanese leaders look to block Israel from building concrete barrier along the border; claim Israeli gas field is in Lebanese territory.

Poll: Right-wing, religious bloc opens up 18-seat lead over Left

Labor, Arab Joint List plummet as coalition factions expand majority to 69 seats. Netanyahu set to become longest-serving PM in history.

Cabinet to approve Havat Gilad recognition on Sunday

Defense minister promises that resolution on normalizing Havat Gilad will be approved at next cabinet meeting.

'Terror victim's town will get full state recognition'

Defense Minister promises government will recognize Samaria outpost in which terror victim Rabbi Shevach lived.

Israeli poet who compared Ahed Tamimi to Anne Frank apologizes

Yehonatan Geffen expresses remorse for comparing PA teen who slapped soldiers to Anne Frank, Chana Senesh. 'I apologize with all my heart.'

Liberman: They came from around the world to serve the IDF

Annual event serves as a one-stop shop for lone soldiers to complete their errands. 'These lone soldiers are all valuable in their own way.'

Bennett to Netanyahu: 'No more excuses'

Education Minister demands PM bring Defense Minister's proposal to normalize Havat Gilad to a vote at next cabinet meeting..

'I'm not fighting songs - I'm fighting lies'

Defense Minister responds to rock star's criticism of the reaction to his father's poem glorifying PA teen who slapped soldiers.

Geffen's son rips Liberman

Aviv Geffen blasts Defense Minister who ordered Army Radio not to play songs written by his father.

Attorney General attempts to thwart Liberman's ban on poet

Defense Minister: 'With all due respect, I reject the Attorney General's position out of hand.'