Avigdor Liberman

Liberman: Judging Azariya without the facts was a huge mistake

Defense Minister makes veiled criticism of predecessor for 'prejudging' accused soldier Elor Azariya. 'Not up to us to determine his fate'.

Livni excoriates Netanyahu for impasse with Palestinians

Ex-Minister Tzipi Livni has some harsh words for PM and Defense Minister for lack of diplomatic progress, citing 'missed opportunity'.

Tibi blasts 'racist' Liberman

MK Ahmed Tibi blasts Defense Minister over his comparison of Army Radio program about Mahmoud Darwish to praising Hitler.

Liberman: Would IDF Radio praise Hitler's work?

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman challenges IDF Radio chief over program on Arab anti-Zionist poet Mahmoud Darwish.

Liberman summons Army Radio head over anti-Israel program

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman demands explanation for army radio program celebrating Arab nationalist poet Mahmoud Darwish.

Liberman: Channel terroristic energy into sports

Minister of Defense proposes building 10 new soccer fields in the Palestinian Authority to divert energy from terror attacks against Jews.

PA unhappy with Liberman visit to Hizme

Defense Minister seeks to make life easier for Palestinian Arabs. PA Foreign Ministry, in turn, blasts his "apartheid" comments.

Defense Ministry joins in on Rabbi comments controversy

Defense Ministry condemns Rabbi Levinstein's remarks against LGBT community, demands 'clarification' amid ongoing round of criticism.

Committee told not to vote on bill to recognize Amona

Prime Minister Netanyahu instructs Ministerial Committee for Legislation not to discuss bill to solve Amona crisis.

Liberman: There are solutions to checkpoint problems

Defense Minster visits Hizme checkpoint with officials to examine ways to make waiting times shorter for Jews and Palestinians alike.

Multiple Knesset efforts to save Amona

Knesset committee to discuss two bills for preventing destruction of Amona. Liberman also trying to save community with law from 1950.

Defense Minister's son among donors to Azariya's legal fund

'What he did was wrong,' says Defense Minister's son, 'but it's immoral to send him to jail for it.'

Liberman: Jews shouldn't donate to anti-Zionist causes

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman meets with Jewish philanthropists to discuss efforts to combat BDS movement in Israel and worldwide.

Arab 'youth movement' planned attacks under Iranian direction

'Al-Harakat al-Shababi' organization outlawed after investigation turns up Iran-directed plans to perpetrate terror attacks.

Liberman: We must cut off the snake's head

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman pledges to combat terror wave actively, at visit to family of Rabbi Michael Mark, murdered last Friday.

Watch: Netanyahu visits bedroom where 13-year-old murdered

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu pays condolence visit to family of Hallel Ariel in Kiryat Arba on Friday; mother urges him to act.

Cabinet storm: Liberman tells IDF officers not to answer Bennett

Drama in Cabinet meeting; Defense Minister, angry at Bennett's critical questions, tells officers to stop answering him.

Joint List demands: Investigate Liberman

Joint List chairman Ayman Odeh demands Attorney General probe Defense Minister's comments on MK Hanin Zoabi.

Defense Minister slams 'terrorist' Zoabi

'Our soldiers will continue to fight terrorists on land, sea, and air - including MKs sailing in flotillas'.

Top cabinet members oppose Turkey reconciliation agreement

Senior minister bashes PM over Turkey deal; Liberman expected to oppose compensation fund for Turks.

Liberman makes low-key visit to Pentagon

Pentagon says Liberman and US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter 'had a good conversation,' but offers no further details.

Liberman expresses support for Azariya's commander

Defense Minister clarifies he backs commander threatened on social media after testifying against soldier Elor Azariya.

Will Liberman appease the Obama administration?

Israeli defense minister in the United States for first official visit since taking office - and he's got his work cut out for him.

Herzog: 'Batman Bennett' and 'Popeye Liberman' won't stop terror

'The government is now entirely right-wing,' says Herzog, 'you can't blame us on the left anymore'.

‘Kill hope for Palestinian state’

Minister Ariel says decision to hold on to terrorists’ bodies is good but not enough.

Terrorists to get a cemetery?

Liberman: No returning terrorists’ bodies

Defense Minister tells IDF to stop handing over dead terrorists to the PA for burial. A cemetery for terrorists is being planned.

IDF to send hundreds more troops into Judea and Samaria

In response to deadly Tel Aviv shooting, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman tells reporters he doesn't intend to 'make do with words.'

Netanyahu: Cruelty and murder in the heart of Tel Aviv

Netanyahu, Liberman and Erdan visit the site of Tel Aviv attack, vow to restore security.

'We thought Liberman was really right-wing'

Chair of Constitution Committee worried by Netanyahu, Liberman's declarations of support for two-state solution.

Father demands Liberman cancel son's detention order

Father of 15-year-old who received administrative orders appeals to new Defense Minister for compassion.

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Bennett: We won't let the government swing to the left

Jewish Home chief warns national-religious against passivity. 'When we were quiet they gave away Hevron.'

The IDF generals' twenty-year long attempt to defeat Netanyahu

In tour of north, Liberman warns Israel's foes: Don't test us

New Defense Minister embarks on first tour of IDF Northern Command, vows to maintain the calm along Syrian, Lebanese borders.

Netanyahu calls on Liberman to help wounded soldier

Netanyahu pushes for government aid to enable wounded soldier to return home.

Liberman tells Bennett to 'relax,' end feud with Netanyahu

New Defense Minister insists army will not interfere with construction of special unit in house of wounded soldier in Yesha.

Liberman preparing to demolish Samaria community?

Amona residents concerned after previously supportive Liberman cancels visit following appointment into government.

New Yesh Atid member: We could have put Liberman on trial

Yoav Seglovich, former police deputy commissioner now in Yesh Atid, speaks his mind on Liberman,

Bennett: We'll topple government if it offers concessions

Education Minister warns that he 'will do anything to stop' expanded government from giving up any land to Palestinians.

Israel announces 'gestures' to Palestinians during Ramadan

Liberman approves relaxation of restrictions on the movement of Palestinian Arabs during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Rabbis denounce Liberman for 'bribing God'

Rabbinical Congress for Peace (RCP) tells Liberman that if he can't take the heat, he can resign for politics - like Ya'alon.

Wapo: Paris peace summit onset of diplomatic onslaught on Israel

Washington Post editorial says upcoming French conference heralds serious diplomatic threat to Netanuyahu.

Ya'alon and Liberman finally meet for defense handover

Despite political controversy over Ya'alon's replacement, the former defense minister met his successor to show him the ropes.

UN envoy: Jewish Home 'killing hope' of a Palestinian state

Special UN envoy to Middle East fumes after Justice Minister pledges to block establishment of Palestinian state.

US 'welcomes' Netanyahu and Liberman's comments on PA state

But State Dept. blasts Jewish housing in Jerusalem, demands Israeli leaders must take concrete steps towards two-state solution.

Erekat rejects Netanyahu's peace statement as 'PR strategy'

PLO Secretary-General rejects Netanyahu and Liberman’s statement in favor of peace talks and the two-state solution.

Abbas adopts a soft tone on Liberman

PA chairman says Israel's new Defense Minister should be judged based on his approach to peace talks.

Shaked hits back at Liberman: No 'Hamas-stan' on our watch

Justice Minister responds to support for 'Palestinian state' from PM, Liberman, says only Jewish Home supports Judea and Samaria.

Liberman: Unity of the nation precedes wholeness of the land

'Pragmatic' Avigdor Liberman strikes notably dovish tone in first meeting with army's top generals.

Despite controversy, Ya'alon and Liberman to meet

Liberman sworn in as Defense Minister at grand ceremony; Ya'alon confirms they will meet for a handover, wishes his successor luck.

'We're keeping an eye on Liberman'

Jewish Home MK claims Liberman's comments in favor of Palestinian state were to satisfy world leaders, says she'll be watching him closely.

Begin: Right-wingers who support Liberman are fools

MK Benny Begin blasts Liberman for support of Palestinian state, mocks 'stupid right-wing' for favoring Liberman as Defense Minister.

Liberman quick to proclaim: I support the 'two-state solution'

Newly sworn in Defense Minister expresses support for “two-state solution” and Egypt's call for peace talks.

It's official - Knesset approves Liberman as Defense Minister

Knesset votes 55 to 43 to approve Yisrael Beytenu chief as Defense Minister.

'The stopwatch is ticking on Liberman to kill Haniyeh'

Zionist Union MK launches countdown until Liberman 'topples Hamas,' and right-wing coalition 'implements its election promises.'

Yesh Atid MK: 'I've been walking with a gas mask for a week'

Ex-Gaza Belt head warns that 'with the abundance of defense ministers the government forgot one thing - there is no security here.'

Government approves Avigdor Liberman as defense minister

After compromise sealed Jewish Home party support for coalition deal, Yisrael Beytenu head finally approved as Defense Min.

Radical sheikh: Liberman appointment is the end of 'Zionism'

Deputy leader of outlawed Islamic Movement blasts the appointment of Liberman as Defense Minister.

Obama admin's breathtaking Israel-Iran double-standard

State Dept. slams 'right-wing' Israeli coalition - but what did it say when anti-US extremist was appointed to Iran's Assembly of Experts?

Former MK 'confident' Liberman will be a good Defense Minister

Former Yisrael Beytenu MK Sharon Gal is not concerned about Avigdor Liberman as Defense Minister.

Environmental Minister resigns over Liberman appointment

Kulanu minister quits not only ministry but politics, as he is not an MK, over 'terrible' Defense Minister appointment.