Avigdor Liberman

A 7-year-old warning:

2016 document given to Netanyahu predicts Hamas attack

A document written by then-Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman foresees that Hamas would attempt to capture Israeli communities.

Israel to open additional water line to Gaza Strip

The war cabinet decided to open a second water line to the southern Gaza Strip claiming it would legitimize continuation of the operation.

Liberman:

Liberman: 'Jordanian Ambassador to Israel must be reprimanded'

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman: "Jordanian Ambassador to Israel must be reprimanded, after top officials, including the Queen, criticized Israel.

Liberman: 'We must clear out Hamas' underground city'

The leader of Yisrael Beiteinu says Israel must entirely remove the Hamas infrastructure in Gaza, even underground.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Allow Liberman to be part of the war cabinet'

Minister Ben Gvir supports inclusion of Liberman in cabinet which makes decisions on Israel-Hamas war.

Liberman demands to be a part of war cabinet

Yisrael Beytenu says no agreement yet on joining the emergency government, insists Liberman play a major role in decision-making.

Liberman to Arutz Sheva:

'It is impossible to end the war without a ground maneuver'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Our MKs will support entering the government and any move that will lead to a decision.

MK Liberman to INN: It's clear the terror is coming from Gaza

'Abbas does not control either Ramallah nor the street he lives on. Hamas has already deeply penetrated the Fatah movement,' he maintains.

Liberman:

'IAF chief proved the gov't is willing to sacrifice the IDF'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Serious questions have been raised about Netanyahu's competence and ability to lead the State of Israel.

Liberman:

'Netanyahu is an immediate threat to Israel's existence'

MK Avigdor Liberman claims PM Netanyahu 'no longer able' to function as prime minister due to health issues.

Liberman on the attack:

'Gantz and Lapid are crossing their own red line'

Yisrael Beytenu blasts opposition leader and National Unity chairman for contemplating a return to negotiations on the judicial reform.

Liberman slams Alsheikh: 'Outrageous, stupid, & irresponsible'

'Calls towards civil disobedience and violation of the law are outrageous and unacceptable,' MK Avigdor Liberman says.

Avigdor Liberman:

'More likely Messiah will come than I'll join Netanyahu'

Former Finance Min. clarifies: 'If Netanyahu fires all the haredim and messianics, he can be part of a coalition.'

Liberman to Lapid and Gantz:

'You were not elected to bring Deri back into the government'

MK Avigdor Liberman calls on MKs Yair Lapid, Benny Gantz, not to allow Shas chief Aryeh Deri back into Israel's govenrment.

Avigdor Liberman:

'Expect agreement on judicial reform - this week'

MK Liberman, chair of Yisrael Beytenu, says 'no chance' his party will join Netanyahu government. 'The sky will fall first.'

Liberman willing to sit with Netanyahu - but not 'messianics'

MK Avigdor Liberman, chair of Yisrael Beytenu, says he is willing to sit with PM Netanyahu, but not with 'haredim' or 'messianics.'

Moldova Ambassador to Shas MK:

'Your comment against my country was unjust'

Moldova’s Ambassador to Israel sends letter to Shas MK who called Avigdor Liberman “an ignoramus from Moldova”.

Liberman angers haredi MKs:

'You ignoramus from Moldova'

Shas MK fires back after Liberman mentions great rabbis who studies non-religious subjects: Who are you to preach to us?

Haredi MK reprimands former Finance Min.: You're lecturing us?!

Jerusalem Min. Porush takes aim at MK Liberman: 'You' were Finance Min. for a year and a half, why didn't you pass the Draft Law?'

Revealed:

Bennett, Lapid, Liberman offered NIS 1 billion to haredim

Previous government negotiated with UTJ MKs in attempt to secure their support for the State budget.

Liberman: 'Grave mistake' to continue talks on judicial reform

MK Avigdor Liberman claims Yesh Atid, National Unity parties are 'playing into Netanyahu's hands.'

Liberman calls to end negotiations for judicial reform

MK Liberman calls on opposition leaders to end negotiations on judicial reform. 'Any compromise gives the other side a goal.'

Finance Minister: Dairy price hike - because of previous gov't

Finance Min. Smotrich promises: 'Won't allow' price of price-controlled dairy to rise 16%, former Finance Min. Liberman was 'irresponsible.'

'Let's put our anger and disagreements aside for Memorial Day'

MK Avigdor Liberman calls to honor Memorial Day, 'respect those who fought for the country and fell for it.'

Liberman:

'Netanyahu is unfit to serve as Prime Minister'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts the government: We are facing a greater challenge than the Yom Kippur War.

Liberman: 'No way to reach agreement on Draft Law'

Former Finance Min. says he 'never heard of' IDF supporting law allowing some not to serve, says everyone must serve or do National Service.

Liberman blasts Netanyahu:

'Once a coward, always a coward'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says Netanyahu's press conference was called in wake of recent polls and had nothing to do with security.

Haredi rabbi vs Liberman:

'What is Jewish about you? You don't know a word of Torah'

Prominent rabbi laments lack of Jewish education in state schools, pushes back on Liberman's demands for secular studies in haredi schools.

Edelstein on Gallant dismissal:

'It's the wrong move at this time'

Edelstein comments on talks to reach compromise on judicial reform: I think there's a way.

MK Avigdor Liberman:

'Netanyahu more dangerous than Iran'

The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman said after reading what senior officials said, he concluded that the Prime Minister is the biggest threat.

Lapid:

'We accept President's proposal, Levin doesn't want compromise'

Gantz: The President's outline is not ideal, but the alternative is destructive. Liberman: We must separate religion and state.

Avigdor Liberman:

'We need full sovereignty over the Jordan Valley'

Why is Yisrael Beytenu presenting bill for sovereignty, when Netanyahu has promised it multiple times?

Liberman takes shot at Lapid:

'There's no way to compromise on judicial reform'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman rejects idea of negotiating with coalition on the planned judicial reform.

Faina Kirschenbaum denied visit to critically-ill mother

Yisrael Beytenu politician is currently serving a ten-year sentence for bribery and money-laundering.

When will the price of disposable goods come down?

Liberman's tax will have remained in place for just over a year.

Canceling disposables tax? Environmentalists cry foul

Environment experts are warning against Smotrich's proposed plan to cancel the tax imposed by former Finance Minister, Liberman.

Heads of opposition parties:

'We will fight together against the government'

Heads of opposition parties announce fight against the new government, which they define as "dark and anti-democratic."

Ambassador Tom Nides: Why the double-standard?

I am unwilling to accept that Amb. Nides embraces democratic values for everyone but Orthodox Jews, although it seems like it.  Op-ed.

Liberman demands opposition leaders vow to undo coalition moves

Yisrael Beytenu leader tells fellow opposition party leaders to pledge to immediately undo all changes of new govt. upon return to power.

Liberman: Netanyahu leading Israel to destruction

Yisrael Beytenu chairman claims PM-designate sold out the country to his haredi coalition partners.

Former Labor chairwoman:

'Amen that Deri will be Minister of Finance'

Shelly Yechimovich is certain that Deri would be many times better than Liberman and Smotrich in the Ministry of Finance.

Liberman calls for Sephardic Chief Rabbi to be fired

Yisrael Beytenu head outraged at comments made on 'Who is a Jew?'

Haredi MK: 'Without the Override Clause, there's no government'

Degel Hatorah faction holds post-election event, MK Gafni promises: 'All decrees will be canceled, I don't care what they write about us.'

Liberman denies he wants to join Netanyahu's government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman on report by journalist Jacob Bardugo that he is trying to join the new government: He's a liar.

A time for assessment and a time for conclusions

A party in Israel's government used classic anti-Semitic tropes against a large sector in Israeli society, but was never called to account.

Liberman:

'Smotrich will ignore Netanyahu once he's Finance Minister'

Liberman criticizes Netanyahu for considering appointing Gafni as chairman of Finance Committee and Smotrich as Finance Minister.

Liberman:

'I'm disappointed, we will draw lessons'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: We did our best. Regardless of the final results, we will respect them.

UTJ leader:

Liberman wants core curriculum? He can't even say my name right

Yitzhak Goldknopf, leader of Agudat Yisrael party, speaks out on claims that he will demand Finance Ministry after elections.

Yisrael Beytenu chief reveals conditions for joining a coalition

Finance Min. Liberman: 'It simply won't work' without civil marriages, public transportation on Shabbat.

Liberman:

'We will fight until the last bullet'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman vows to continue fighting until he stops Likud chairman Benjamin Netanyahu.

Labor leader: Haredi party head is destroying haredim's future

Yitzhak Goldknopf, head of haredi UTJ party, says studying math hasn't advanced Israel's economy.

Ukraine's ambassador to Israel:

'Why won't Israel loan us $500 million?

Israeli aid to Ukraine will grow following Russia-Iran rapprochement, Yevgen Korniychuk predicts.

Liberman pushing to expand Right of Return for Russians

Amid fears Russia could restrict emigration, Finance Minister pushes to expand Right of Return to those with Jewish great-grandparent.

Liberman to haredim:

'Deri, Bibi and Gafni want you to live in poverty'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: I will not sit with Deri and Gafni, not because they are haredim, but because they are harming Israel.

Minister Avigdor Liberman:

'We will prevent Netanyahu from forming a government'

Liberman presents Yisrael Beytenu slate for the Knesset elections, continues to attack Likud chairman.

Assassination Plot Accusation:

Ex-party activist to sue Liberman for libel

Former Yisrael Beytenu party activist who accused Liberman of trying to hire him to assassinate police officer set to sue Liberman for libel

Avigdor Liberman:

'Netanyahu uses same methods as Goebbels & Stalin'

Yisrael Beytenu head calls former PM a traitor to Zionism.

Liberman:

'Netanyahu is poisoning the entire political system in Israel'

Finance Minister blasts Likud chairman, accuses him of attempt to smear Liberman.

Finance Min. vs haredi party:

They want subsidies at the expense of the middle class

Shas chief retorts: '850,000 hungry people were neglected under your watch - including Russian immigrants.'

Liberman files complaint over claim he put hit out on cop

Finance Minister files police complaint after former Yisrael Beytenu party activist claims Liberman tried to hire him to murder cop.