Avigdor Liberman

Liberman: Increase Christian soldiers participation in IDF

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman declared that the army is making efforts to increase the number of Christian soldiers enlisting in IDF.

Liberman: MK Ghattas belongs in jail

MK Avigdor Liberman discussed the issue of MK Ghattas's actions as well as conscription issues and the length of army service.

Liberman: restore military service to 3 years

Defense Minister intends to extend the length of compulsory military service for males back to 3 years.

Liberman: Joint List is actually the list of spies and traitors

Defense Minister vows to act to strip MKs from the Joint List of their citizenship, after MK Ghattas is summoned for questioning by police.

Liberman: I hope we find a last minute solution for Amona

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman says he is disappointed Amona residents did not accept deal, hopes for last minute solution.

Israel to hold bodies of Hamas terrorists, return other bodies

Security cabinet decides to return bodies of all Arab terrorists - except for those affiliated with Hamas.

Liberman: Israel stopped Hezbollah from getting chemical weapons

Defense Minister says Israel has acted to prevent the smuggling of Syrian chemical weapons to Hezbollah.

Haredi youths train for all-haredi paratroopers unit

45 haredi youths participated this week in a preparatory program for the "Haredim Tzanhanim" (Hetz) unit, an all-haredi paratroopers unit.

Liberman: Defense establishment faces 'legal war of attrition'

Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman(Yisrael Beiteinu) says defense establishment dealing with 260 High Court petitions in Judea and Samaria .

Liberman: Israel acting to prevent WMDs from reaching Hezbollah

Defense Minister tells EU diplomats Israel is working to prevent advanced weapons, including WMDs from being smuggled to Hezbollah,

Money from IDF submarine deal will reach Iranian hands

Liberman says the issue of Iran's minimal share in the ship-building company was known and discussed.

Liberman: Assad and Iran must leave Syria as part of deal

Defense Minister tells Saban Forum any solution to crisis in Syria cannot include Assad or Iran.

Liberman: Wait till Trump gets into office

Defense Minister calls on government to delay moves to strengthen Judea and Samaria communities until after Trump takes office.

Liberman: The UN is irrelevant

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman tells delegation of UN ambassadors that the UN is failing to stop mass killings and rogue dictators.

Report: Netanyahu and Liberman against Regulation Law

Report claims Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman are acting to prevent the passage of Regulation Law.

Liberman: Our answer must be to expand the settlements

Defense Minister Lieberman visits Neve Tzuf, speaks with residents.

'The Regulation Law harms Jewish settlement'

Defense Minister Liberman addresses the Regulation Law, building in Judea and Samaria and the delay in Rabbi Karim's appointment.

Trump associates to Liberman: Don't move to the left

'Israelis don't grasp meaning of Trump's win,' say insiders, adding that new government would consider Israeli annexation of parts of Yesha.

Likud activist:

'Liberman is a leftist, don't be shocked by his statements'

Likud activist Natan Engelsman says he was not surprised by Defense Minister's call to build only in “settlement blocs”.

'Is Liberman becoming left-wing?'

Head of the Likud National headquarters wonders if Defense Minister's statements on Jewish construction mean he is moving to the left.

'We need to wait and see'

Defense Minister Liberman qualifies statements suggesting he would propose a building freeze with the new US administration.

Nationalists to Liberman: what's wrong with you?

Defense Minister said Israel would agree with Trump administration to only build inside 'settlement blocs' – and caused dismay.

Liberman: Regulation Law won't save Amona

Defense Minister says Amona will be destroyed even if Regulation Law adopted, government should focus on working with Trump Administration.

'The right has to tread carefully'

Defense Minister says it is irresponsible to pass the Regulation Law before Trump takes office, worries right could damage itself.

IDF to fund academic studies for discharged soldiers

IDF unveils plans to fund academic or vocational studies for discharged soldiers drafted after July 2013.

'We approved hospitals, not houses for Arabs'

Construction approved by for Arabs in Area C will include a hospital and soccer fields, not residential units.

'Arabs are getting all the carrots - and Jews the stick!'

Agriculture Minster Uri Ariel blasts cabinet decision to approve Arab construction in Area C, says Jews and Arabs getting the 'stick.'

Defense Minister: Educating soldiers the loftiest Zionist ideal

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman visits base for lone soldiers and immigrant soldiers, praises education of soldiers in Zionism.

MIA's family: Liberman has gone soft

Family of missing IDF officer Hadar Goldin says Defense Minister purposely failed to mention MIAs in interview with Arab paper.

Liberman: next war will be Hamas's last

In interview with Arab newspaper, Defense Minister says Israel will lift Gaza siege if Hamas stops digging tunnels, firing rockets.

Haredi lone soldiers are not alone

In an event hosted by Defense Minister Liberman, one lone solder explained why he enlisted and continues to serve his country and G-d.

Liberman: Time to boycott Joint List in Knesset

Predominantly Arab party crossed a red line, says Liberman, when they refused to attend funeral of Israeli president.

Liberman sends message to Hamas

Defense Minister says Israel not looking for escalation - but will respond harshly to any rocket attacks from Gaza.

Lapid opens wide lead over Netanyahu in latest poll

Netanyahu's approval rating sinks to 33% as Yesh Atid shows 5-seat lead over Likud in latest poll.

Conversion course is part of the national budget

Minister Liberman allocates 17 million shekels to the basic defense budget for the Nativ conversion course.

Terrorist house gets off on technicality

Home of terrorist who murdered Rabbi Michael Mark will not be demolished - because it was a rental.

Liberman hails 'best chapter' ever of Israel-Cyprus relations

"Despite all political problems and security problems in our region, we are two small democracies and very, very reliable friends."

Liberman declares boycott of United Nations Special Coordinator

Minister of Defense Liberman, orders security establishment to cease all communication with Nikolay Maldenov, UN coordinator to Middle East.

Defense Minister: Israel's greatest threat - Iran

Minister Avigdor Liberman sounds off on security threats, state and religion, and Elor Azariya during visit to city of Ariel in Samaria.

Poll: Netanyahu still top choice for PM

25% of Israelis prefer Netanyahu remain as PM, while 15% favor Yair Lapid. Zionist Union leader in distant seventh place.

'Rabbi's attackers must be severely punished'

Defense Minister responds to attack on home of Kiryat Gat Chief Rabbi by Neturei Karta members.

Liberman allows easing of restrictions for Muslim holiday

The government is making a number of generous gestures to Muslims for the upcoming Muslim holiday next week.

Justice Minister: We're coming, Supreme Court

Ayelet Shaked rejects Supreme Court ruling, proposes "first registration" to legalize Judea, Samaria. "I will use every means necessary."

Liberman: We will respect court decision to destroy Amona

"If somebody thinks that we're not going to honor the order, he is deluding himself."

Liberman pushes clearing of minefield near Samarian town

Defense Ministry to pay Palestinian Authority to clear Jordanian minefield near Jewish towns.

Defense Minister: 'Those comments? Never happened.'

Liberman calls out a Channel 10 journalist over their claims that he point-blank refused to deal with Hamas for fallen soldier bodies.

You can't pressure Hamas while giving them 'deluxe' conditions

Hadar Goldin's mother criticized government policy: How can you pressure Hamas when you simultaneously give them "deluxe" conditions?

UN blasts Israel over demolition of terrorist murderer's home

United Nations organization condemns Israeli demolition of home of Rabbi Mark's murderer, warns against Liberman's anti-terror plan.

Liberman blasts plan to turn over school to illegal migrants

Defense Minister Liberman asks Naftali Bennett to intervene regarding South Tel Aviv school being turned over to illegal migrants' children.

'Exchanging live terrorists for dead bodies is forbidden'

In light of Defense Minister's comments against terrorists-for-bodies swap, "Machon Mishpatei Aretz" cited rabbinical opinion on the issue.

Defense Minister: I will not deal with Hamas for dead bodies

In private conversations leaked by Channel 10, the Defense Minister purportedly said he would not bring back Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.

Defense Minister: Media has no right to condemn Azariya

"Only the court has the power to convict." Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman argues against "terror-promoting" media.

Liberman: multiculturalism and Army don't mix

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman to soldiers: 'a citizens' army is critical for the survival of the Jewish people.'

Liberman signals: The rules of the game have changed

Analysis: The airstrikes in Gaza mark a change in the retaliation policy of the defense establishment.

'Liberman's anti-terror plan will hurt Yesha Jews'

Prominent MKs write to Defense Minister saying his plan to combat terror in Judea and Samaria leaves Jewish residents out in the cold.

After 5 months, body of Ramot terrorist handed over to family

Despite opposition of Defense Minister, Israel returns body of terrorist involved in shooting attack in Ramot.

Liberman presents plan to defeat Arab terror

New Defense Minister proposes carrot-and-stick approach to Arab terror - rewarding towns who combat terror, and punishing those who aid it.

'IDF should help Holocaust survivors, not illegal immigrants'

Following protest in south Tel Aviv, Defense Minister orders end to volunteer programs for IDF soldiers in illegal immigrant communities.

US threatens 'harsh response' if illegal Arab outpost demolished

Israeli NGO rips foreign criticism of recent demolitions of illegal Arab, calls on Defense Minister to ignore 'idle threats'.

Minister: 'Bad Iranian deal' not a success yet

Yuval Steinitz acknowledges Iranians have respected deal during first year, but says it is too early to call it a success.