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Liberman: Time for West to unite with Israel against terror

Israeli Defense Minister calls ISIS attacks in Spain 'assault on free world', says West must unite to fight Islamic terror.

Liberman: Time for West to unite with Israel against terror

'Don't be fooled by slogans'

Defense Ministry official rejects criticism of Avigdor Liberman for failure to build or save Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria.

'Don't be fooled by slogans'

'Promoting an extremist feminist agenda in the IDF'

'Brothers in Arms' organization blasts Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman after he insists the IDFis not promoting a feminist agenda.

'Promoting an extremist feminist agenda in the IDF'

'Liberman is making a mockery of the settlers'

Jewish Home MK says Liberman's promise to recognize Jewish homes in a year and a half is deliberate delay.

'Liberman is making a mockery of the settlers'

Defense Minister: IDF's only agenda is Israel's security

As IDF inaugurates a new basic training base, Defense Minister Liberman insists IDF does not promote feminist or chauvinist agendas.

Defense Minister: IDF's only agenda is Israel's security

Two Israeli-Arab terrorists buried as 'enemy corpses'

Defense Minister agrees to Public Security Minister's request, orders terrorists buried in temporary 'enemy corpse' cemetery.

Two Israeli-Arab terrorists buried as 'enemy corpses'

Jewish Home fighting Liberman's plan to finish separation fence

The Jewish Home fears that Liberman's plan to finish building separation fence would isolate Etzion Bloc.

Jewish Home fighting Liberman's plan to finish separation fence

'People close to Azariya torpedoed his pardon'

Leading activist in campaign to free Elor Azariya says deal to pardon soldier was close but ultimately shelved in a fight over credit.

'People close to Azariya torpedoed his pardon'

'A violent, extremist, and anti-Zionist group'

Liberman on Mea She'arim riots: While our best sons risk their lives defending homeland, extremist group tries to thwart haredi recruitment.

'A violent, extremist, and anti-Zionist group'

Riots in Meah Shearim during Defense Minister's visit

Rioters clash with police as Defense Minister's motorcade enters haredi neighborhood. 8-year-old girl injured by rock hurled by rioter.

Riots in Meah Shearim during Defense Minister's visit

Liberman orders advancement of Judea, Samaria security plans

Defense Minister meets heads of Yesha Council, promises them to advance security plans for Judea and Samaria communities.

Liberman orders advancement of Judea, Samaria security plans

MK to Defense Minister: 'How many mosques have you seized?'

Jewish Home MK protests the Defense Minister's intention to put a company of Border Police in Yitzhar's 'Od Yosef Chai' Yeshiva.

MK to Defense Minister: 'How many mosques have you seized?'

PA demands: Recognize Palestine - then we'll consider land swaps

Nabil Shaath, a confidant of Mahmoud Abbas, says that talk of land swaps can only come after Israel recognizes Palestine.

PA demands: Recognize Palestine - then we'll consider land swaps

Regev: Liberman should apologize for Haniyeh still being alive

Culture and Sport Minister reiterates her objection to removal of metal detectors from Temple Mount, plays down Liberman criticism.

Regev: Liberman should apologize for Haniyeh still being alive

'Liberman sending us into a 50-year nightmare'

Father of soldier held by Hamas reveals Defense Minister compared situation to Eli Cohen, whose body has been held by Syria since 1965.

'Liberman sending us into a 50-year nightmare'

Watch: US ambassador, Trump envoy console Salomon family

Amb. David Friedman, WH envoy Jason Greenblatt, and Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman visit relatives of victims of Halamish massacre.

Watch: US ambassador, Trump envoy console Salomon family

Netanyahu, Liberman, and Eizenkot tour Golan Heights

Three briefed by Division Commander Major General Yoel Strik, and Company Commander Brigadier General Yaniv Asor.

Netanyahu, Liberman, and Eizenkot tour Golan Heights

Abbas suspends security coordination with Israel

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas cancels security meetings between Israeli and Arab officials following Hamas terror attack in Halamish.

Abbas suspends security coordination with Israel

Defense Minister visits scene of Friday terror attack

Defense Minister, Chief of Staff visit bereaved town, call on PA Chairman Abbas, UN Secretary-General to condemn Friday's terror attack.

Defense Minister visits scene of Friday terror attack

'If there is a war, we will annihilate Lebanon's infrastructure'

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon says Iran runs Lebanon, promises Israel will destroy Lebanon completely if war breaks out.

'If there is a war, we will annihilate Lebanon's infrastructure'

Ya'alon attacks Liberman, calls him a 'liar'

'I do not want anyone like Liberman to preach to me,' said former DM. 'A liar who spent years in interrogation rooms.'

Ya'alon attacks Liberman, calls him a 'liar'

Expanding Qalqilya is a lame-brained idea that can cost lives

Expanding Qalqilya is a lame-brained idea that can cost lives

The tough questions of the girl burnt in terror attack

Terror victim Ayala Shapira presses Defense Minister ahead of 'Qalqiliya Plan' meeting. 'Why can we only build when someone is hurt?'

The tough questions of the girl burnt in terror attack

Liberman:

'We're building in Judea and Samaria - without all the fuss'

Defense Minister tours Maale Shomron and encounters harsh criticism for the 'Qalqiliya Plan' he is advancing.

'We're building in Judea and Samaria - without all the fuss'

Will cabinet approve massive building plan for PA cities?

Ministers to decide on 'Qalqiliya Plan' to cede Israeli-controlled land to PA cities, permit massive expansion of PA city near 'Green Line'.

Will cabinet approve massive building plan for PA cities?

Bennett saves religious Zionist yeshiva high school

Heavy pressure exerted by Education Minister leads to meeting in which decades-old yeshiva high is saved from Defense Ministry closure.

Bennett saves religious Zionist yeshiva high school

'The Defense Ministry is changing the face of the south'

Defense Minister visits Negev factory used for production of military equipment, including tanks.

'The Defense Ministry is changing the face of the south'

Liberman: No breakthrough with Hamas

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman denies reports of progress with Hamas over a possible prisoner exchange.

Liberman: No breakthrough with Hamas

Nationalist activists protest outside Liberman's home

Right-wing activists demand Defense Minister cancel administrative orders against "hilltop youth".

Nationalist activists protest outside Liberman's home

Defense Minister: UNESCO is politically biased and anti-Semitic

Defense Minister Liberman says UNESCO's decision is irrelevant, calls on US to pull funding to UNESCO.

Defense Minister: UNESCO is politically biased and anti-Semitic

Authorities stop Arabs from building illegal settlement

Civil Authority catches Arabs red-handed attempting to build an illegal settlement near Kedar.

Authorities stop Arabs from building illegal settlement

Will Liberman allow Ohr Etzion IDF yeshiva to remain open?

Defense Minister meets Rosh Yeshiva of pre-military yeshiva slated for closure after Defense Ministry decides to end funding.

Will Liberman allow Ohr Etzion IDF yeshiva to remain open?

Liberman: Attacks on haredi officer 'unbearable'

Defense Minister meets officer threatened by haredi radicals, says Israel must put those responsible for harassment campaign in jail.

Liberman: Attacks on haredi officer 'unbearable'

'If they interfere with peace and security, we will be mad

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman puts Syria on serious notice following recent artillery leakage; 'I recommend they not test us.'

'If they interfere with peace and security, we will be mad

Liberman: We will respond harshly to any 'spillover'

Defense Minister says Israel will not accept Iranian role in Syria following defeat of ISIS.

Liberman: We will respond harshly to any 'spillover'

Ya'alon blasts government ministers

Former Defense Minister criticizes Galant who called for the elimination of Assad, blasts Liberman over calls to destroy Hamas.

Ya'alon blasts government ministers

'Liberman ignoring illegal Arab towns around Jerusalem'

Jerusalem Belt Forum blasts Defense Minister, says little being done to halt expansion of illegal Arab settlements in Jerusalem area.

'Liberman ignoring illegal Arab towns around Jerusalem'

'Not one refugee will cross the Jordan'

Education Minister attacks idea to allow descendants of Arab refugees to settle Judea and Samaria, says they won't stop at Israeli border.

'Not one refugee will cross the Jordan'

'Nullifying Western Wall decision an attack on Jewish unity'

Defense Minister blasts government's decision to shelve plan to establish Reform prayer area at Western Wall. 'Come back to your senses'.

'Nullifying Western Wall decision an attack on Jewish unity'

Is Liberman zigzagging again?

Yisrael Beytenu MK Robert Ilatov comes out against the statements of Defense Minister showing readiness to allow Arab absorption into Yesha.

Is Liberman zigzagging again?

Netanyahu: We will respond with force to any missiles from Syria

Israeli PM emphasizes that Israel 'will not tolerate' any missiles fired into its territory.

Netanyahu: We will respond with force to any missiles from Syria

WATCH: IDF retaliates for Syria spillover

Israel's Air Force aims at Syrian military targets responsible for spillover into Golan Heights.

WATCH: IDF retaliates for Syria spillover

Liberman: Allow 'Palestinian refugees' to live in PA areas

Defense Minister suggests “Palestinian refugees” could be allowed to return to Judea and Samaria. Bennett: We will not allow it.

Liberman: Allow 'Palestinian refugees' to live in PA areas

Is Abbas trying to drag Israel into a war against Hamas?

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Is Abbas trying to drag Israel into a war against Hamas?

Liberman: We will not agree to the 'return' of a single refugee

Defense Minister speaks at Herzliya Conference. 'Make no mistake: An end to the conflict will not solve the problems, but make them worse.'

Liberman: We will not agree to the 'return' of a single refugee

New bill: Polygraph test for cabinet members

Defense Minister Liberman advances bill to crack down on repeated leaks from Political-Security Cabinet.

New bill: Polygraph test for cabinet members

Special Interview:

'Someone here was either misled - or is misleading others'

Elkin: The cabinet never approved 14,000 units in Qalqiliya. 'It's unclear why the Defense Minister is so eager to carry out this plan.'

'Someone here was either misled - or is misleading others'

Liberman: Artificial island near Gaza - reward to terrorism

Defense Minister rejects initiative to set up artificial island opposite Gaza, says it would result in weapons being smuggled into Gaza.

Liberman: Artificial island near Gaza - reward to terrorism

Liberman supports closing Al-Jazeera

Defense Minister says there's no reason for Al-Jazeera to continue to transmit from Israel.

Liberman supports closing Al-Jazeera

Liberman: Bennett and Shaked's statement is surprising

Defense Minister rejects Jewish Home's criticism of plan to build in Qalqiliya.

Liberman: Bennett and Shaked's statement is surprising

Israel: PA never stopped paying terrorists

Israeli officials contradict US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who said the PA agreed to stop payments to terrorists.

Israel: PA never stopped paying terrorists

'Al Jazeera is like Nazi propaganda'

Israel is reportedly weighing plans to close down the Qatari-owned paper's regional offices in Israel.

'Al Jazeera is like Nazi propaganda'

Liberman: No more firing at the sand in Gaza

Defense Minister says IDF will respond will full force to any provocation from Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Liberman: No more firing at the sand in Gaza

'Liberman is helping to found a Palestinian state'

Forum launches campaign to pressure Defense Minister into destroying illegal and dangerous Arab homes along Highway 1.

'Liberman is helping to found a Palestinian state'

'Defense Minister's numbers are wrong'

Samaria leader Yossi Dagan says Liberman's numbers are wrong, insists government stop de facto building freeze.

'Defense Minister's numbers are wrong'

'We have approved the maximum possible'

Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman claims building permits issued in Judea and Samaria are maximum that can be approved in current era.

'We have approved the maximum possible'

Defense Minister: We won't re-conquer Gaza in the next war

Defense Minister Liberman says PM Netanyahu won't be indicted, Israel is closer than ever to diplomatic solution.

Defense Minister: We won't re-conquer Gaza in the next war

Is there real chance to renew the peace process?

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Is there real chance to renew the peace process?

'We're closer than ever to a peace agreement'

Defense Minister Liberman claims Israel closer than ever to final status agreement, says PM 'going to great efforts' to reach a deal.

'We're closer than ever to a peace agreement'

'Relations can be improved - regardless of the Palestinians'

Defense Min. says attempts to renew political talks with PA should not be linked to desire to strengthen ties with Arab states.

'Relations can be improved - regardless of the Palestinians'