Avigdor Liberman

Defense Minister announces moves for legalizing Havat Gilad

'I've ordered examination of possibility of legalizing Havat Gilad and making it a community among other settlements in Judea and Samaria.'

'It's time the Defense Minister started using the stick'

Agriculture Minister Ariel says he expects Defense Ministry to respond harshly to murder, 'trusts Defense Minister to act.'

PA spent over 1.2 billion shekels promoting terrorism in 2017

Defense Ministry demands Israel deduct terrorists' salaries from money transferred to Palestinian Authority.

Defense Minister: 'We know who is responsible'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman promises that Israel will act on those firing rockets from Gaza, calls on PA to negotiate.

New wave of construction in Judea and Samaria?

Government committee to meet next week to discuss approving new homes in Judea and Samaria.

Terror victim group: 'Death penalty law is just a spin'

Head of terror victim's group says 'Death Penalty for Terrorists' bill unnecessary. 'We already have the ability to impose death penalty.'

EU blasts Israel over death penalty for terrorists bill

Hours after bill easing conditions for imposing death penalty on terrorist murderers passes first vote, EU slams 'inhuman' punishment.'

'Death Penalty for Terrorists' bill passes first Knesset vote

Despite refusal of haredi MKs to join coalition for vote, bill making it easier for courts to condemn terrorists to death passes first vote.

Defense Minister storms out of Knesset meeting

Haredi parties condition support for death penalty for terrorists on Yisrael Beytenu's support of law closing supermarkets on Shabbat.

'Liberman's behavior will bring down the government'

Agriculture Minister calls on DM to act responsibly in Supermarket Law vote: 'Right will continue to rule, why force new elections?'

Israel's Defense Minister has a message for Gazans

Defense Minister Liberman asks Gaza residents to think about their children's future, pressure Hamas to change policies.

Liberman: Without new law, terrorists will never be executed

Liberman says that unless new legislation passed requiring death penalty against terrorist murders, those guilty will never be executed.

'Decision on conflict vs calm depends on Gaza'

35 graduates of the 175th class of the pilot's course receive their wings. PM warns Hamas not to test Israel, air force.

After riots, 41% of Israelis back boycott of Israeli Arab region

Defense Minister's call for boycott of Wadi Ara Arabs in northern Israel following riots gains significant backing - and opposition.

'Jewish blood is not cheap - execute the terrorist!'

'I urge the judges to show courage and condemn this terrorist to death,' says Defense Minister. 'Jewish blood is not cheap.'

Defense Minister: PM Netanyahu shouldn't resign if he's indicted

Defense Minister Liberman says PM Netanyahu is innocent until proven guilty, calls the investigations an attempt at 'political shake-up.'

DM pledges support for humiliated soldiers

Defense Minister lights Hanukkah candles with fighters of Marom Brigade; addresses attack on soldiers by Arab woman and her mother.

'Record number of trucks entering Gaza under Liberman's watch'

Zionist Union MK criticizes Defense Minister for not reducing the aid to Gaza as rockets are fired on southern Israel.

Knesset to vote on death penalty for terrorists

Yisrael Beytenu's death penalty for terrorists law approved by coalition leaders' forum and will be voted upon by the Knesset.

'There are more tunnels from Gaza'

Commander of Gaza Brigade warns that Hamas has more tunnels, is likely looking to escalate with Israel.

Liberman to Arab MKs: You're all war criminals

Defense Minister blasts Arab MKs after MK Hanin Zoabi says Netanyahu should be tried for war crimes.

'In Wadi Ara they're trying to harm us from within'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman explains call for boycott of region: 'These aren't isolated juvenile delinquents or stray misfits.'

'Tunnel threat will become a thing of the past'

Defense Minister Liberman pledges to crack down on Hamas terror tunnels. "Israel won't tolerate tunnels being dug into its territory.'

'According to Liberman we should give Jaffa to the Arabs'

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan dismisses Defense Minister Liberman's call to boycott Israeli Arabs.

Liberman calls to boycott Israeli Arab region

'I call on all Israeli citizens not to enter their shops. Don't buy anything from them. They need to feel that they are not wanted.'

'I'm not concerned about a Palestinian state'

Defense Minister Liberman says he's not worried about a Palestinian state, slams Iran deal as 'biggest mistake in modern diplomacy.'

Liberman: Embassy move is a step in the right direction

Israeli Defense Minister responds to reports of impending embassy move. 'It's a right step in the right direction.'

'Shabbat cannot become just another shopping day'

Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Liberman clash at coalition meeting over the Supermarket Law. 'Herzl didn't keep Shabbat.'

'Terror will not lift its head'

Israeli PM Netanyahu, President Rivlin, Defense Minister Liberman send condolences to family of murdered soldier, promise to fight terror.

'It's just terrible when someone dies in your arms'

Eyewitness recounts Thursday evening's grisly terror attack in Arad that killed 19-year-old Ron Yitzhak Kukia from Tel Aviv.

'Promised to kill Hamas leader, but then killed store owners'

Store owners' union says Yisrael Beytenu's vote against law forcing stores to close on Shabbat is attempt to 'eliminate' small businesses.

Government moves to nix restrictions on use of soldiers' grants

The Ministerial Legislative Committee approves bill allowing demobilized soldiers to use government grant as they wish with no restrictions.

Liberman: Situation in Gaza still tense

Defense Minister meets heads of the local councils in the Gaza Belt, says IDF remains on high alert after blowing up terror tunnel.

Will Army Radio leave the army?

Defense Minister Liberman approves IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot's recommendation to transfer Army Radio to Defense Ministry.

Liberman 'saddened' that president failed to pardon Elor Azariya

Defense Minister had backed former Sgt. Elor Azariya's request for clemency, says president's failure to issue pardon a missed opportunity.

Liberman to Arab leaders: Follow Sadat's example

Defense Minister urges Arab leaders to follow late Egyptian President who visited Israel in 1977, paving the way for peace.

IDF relocates to the Negev: 'A national project'

Defense Minister: 'Military Intelligence is a national asset and its transfer to the south is a national project."

'We have to stop discussing Elor Azariya'

Defense Minister Liberman says he and IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot respect each other but don't agree on whether to pardon convicted soldier.

Gabbay: When we have 30 seats, everyone will want to join

Zionist Union chairman responds to Kahlon and Liberman, who both ruled out being part of a left-wing government.

Liberman to President: Pardon Azariya

Defense Minister asks President Rivlin to 'consider public interest in this unique case, and the need to heal rifts in society.'

Kulanu, Yisrael Beytenu, won't join left-wing government

Finance Minister Kahlon says he's 'part of the nationalist camp,' won't sit with a leading party which opposes a united Jerusalem.

INTO THE FRAY: Liberman’ pointless new home demolition plan

Hazan on destruction of tunnels: Foolish slip of the tongue

MK Oren Hazan says IDF stating that deaths of Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists were unintentional makes light of intelligence success.

Bennett stands firm:

'Israel will not apologize for killing terrorists'

Education Minister unaffected by criticism of his response to death of Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in destruction of terror tunnels.

Liberman slams Bennett for 'harming Israel's security'

Defense Minister calls Bennett's rebuke of IDF spokesman for apologetic tone a 'blatant attack on the IDF and its commanders.'

Islamic Jihad: Bombing of terror tunnels 'dangerous escalation'

Terror group responds to destruction of its tunnels into Israel in which eight terrorists were killed using Israeli breakthrough.

Liberman revamps benefits for demobilized soldiers

Defense Minister grants demobilized IDF soldiers immediate access to monetary benefits, ending 5-year waiting period.

'Supreme Court's decision is anti-religious'

Health Minister slams Chief Justice's final ruling, allowing businesses to open on Shabbat. 'Rights of thousands of workers trampled.'

'We will not hesitate to prevent Iran's stranglehold'

Defense Minister speaks with graduates of officer training course about the varied Iranian efforts to ensnare Israel in a 'stranglehold.'

Liberman demands immediate release of Elor Azariya

DM says Hezbollah is responsible for rocket fire that exploded in Israel last Saturday. 'They're trying to drag us into fighting in Syria.'

Liberman promotes bill to shut down Eli yeshiva

Law would enable closing of Eli pre-army yeshiva due to rabbi's comments opposing combat service for religious girls.

Liberman:

'I suggest that no one test our patience'

Defense Minister meet U.S. Defense Secretary, says Israel has clear red line when it comes to its security.

Jewish National Fund to finance Israel's security?

PM, Defense Minister reportedly ask JNF, other organizations, to help fill large gap in defense budget.

Liberman acknowledges:

'There is no funding for settlements' security'

Defense Minister says no budget currently exists for necessary security plans, but says solution will be found.

Where will the money for Liberman's defense plan come from?

Defense Ministry proposes new package to protect communities from terrorists and improve road safety. The problem-there is no funding.

'Hevron is the pillar of our existence'

Defense Minister praises approval of 31 new housing units in Hevron as 'the realization of the Zionist vision.'

'European leadership prefers to bury its head in the sand'

Defense Minister Liberman says European leaders are acting the way they did before World War II, blames Iran for situation in Syria.

Liberman: In next war, Syria and Lebanon will be 1 front

Defense Minister warns Hezbollah, Syrian regime would considered one front on Israel's northern border in the next war.

'Time for Defense Minister to deliver on death penalty promise'

Bereaved parents of terror victims demand Avigdor Liberman fulfill his promise to pursue death penalty for terrorists.

Liberman, Eizenkot authorize selected Arab entry

Defense Minister, IDF Chief of Staff allow PA Arabs doing 'essential jobs' into Israel despite IDF closure for Sukkot holiday,