Avigdor Liberman

Foreign Agents bill progresses in Knesset

Amendment to NGO bill significantly expands disclosure requirements for organizations funded by foreign government.

Knesset pays tribute to former Norwegian parliament speaker

In a moving ceremony, Knesset pays tribute to Jo Benkow, Holocaust survivor who in the past served as Speaker of the Norwegian parliament.

Liberman takes swipe at 'political charlatan' Netanyahu

Former ally of PM slams his law to suspend Knesset members with 90 MK vote as a 'classic Bibi bluff,' calls to replace Netanyahu.

Arab indicted for threatening Liberman on Facebook

Arab sends death threats to MK Avigdor Lieberman and writes all Israeli Arabs 'are Nashat Milhem,' indictment over a month later.

Liberman: Punishment handed out to Arab MKs is a 'joke'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says suspension of three Arab MKs who met families of terrorists will not deter them from repeating their actions.

Treachery

Knesset uproar as Arab MKs meet terrorists' families

Netanyahu promises repercussions, Liberman calls to expel 'terrorist' MKs from Israel, while Bennett says 'Arab public better than them.'

Liberman slams 'worthless government' for no response to Hamas

Yisrael Beytenu chair demands reaction to Hamas re-arming, asserts Israel should reject French 'ultimatum' for peace 'out of hand.'

Liberman slams 'government with no policy at all'

Coalition 'only held together by desire to keep their seats at any cost,' fires Yisrael Beytenu head, demanding elections.

Liberman and Likud party trade insults as attacks mount

Liberman charges Israel has 'no acting PM'; Likud responds accusing him of 'cheap politics' and absolving Palestinians of responsibility.

Liberman: Tell the truth - this is pure treason

Avigdor Liberman on left-wing organizations: "traitors." Zehava Galon responds: "It's absurd you're not in prison."

Liberman: Israelis should stop shopping at IKEA

Yisrael Beytenu chairman calls on Israelis to reconsider shopping at Swedish furniture store amid row with Swedish FM.

Liberman: All Swedish FM has to do now is join the terrorists

Yisrael Beytenu chairman denounces Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom’s latest remarks against Israel.

MK Liberman calls for annulment of Zoabi plea deal

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman says rogue Arab MK continues to threaten security forces 'with even greater force.'

Belarus threatens to recall its ambassador from Israel

Belarus says 'reciprocal' action will be taken in response to closure of Israeli embassy in Minsk; Liberman blasts closing as 'ridiculous.'

Netanyahu: I'm working 'around the clock' against terror

PM responds to criticism from Herzog, Liberman he is too 'tired' to fight terror and should 'pass reins' of government to someone else.

Death threats target Avigdor Liberman

Yisrael Beytenu head presented to Knesset security officials terror messages he received from Palestinians on Facebook.

Liberman blasts Israel-Turkey talks as 'opportunism'

Former FM notes Erdogan's Islamism, ties with Gaza in warning against normalization process.

Fury over Medical Association decision to treat terrorists first

Yisrael Beytenu head Liberman and senior Rabbi Cherlow slam IMA for calling to treat most wounded first - even if it is the Arab terrorist.

Did the government block bill to keep Tibi out of Knesset?

MK Liberman's bill would have kept High Court from intervening in Election Committee decisions to block parties from running.

Liberman: Israel promised Hamas – no targeted strikes

Ex-foreign minister says Israel and Hamas reached an agreement 'under the table' after summer of 2014's war.

Liberman: Netanyahu's conduct is 'catastrophic'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts Prime Minister over his government's policy in fighting terror.

Liberman calls to sanction Turkey over attack on basketball team

Yisrael Beytenu chairman demands Israel take action against Turkey, after Israeli women’s basketball team harassed during a game in Ankara.

Liberman: Swedish FM's comments 'cynical and hypocritical'

Yisrael Beytenu denounces Swedish Foreign Minister over comments linking Paris attacks with Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Liberman: Government policy caused terrorist attack

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says terrorist attack near Otniel was caused by Israeli government's policy of containment.

Liberman: Yisrael Beytenu 'the only secular right-wing party'

Avigdor Liberman slams Likud as 'sellouts' to haredi community after changes slated for draft law.

'Obama feeding nest of anti-Semitism'

Criticism from the PM's new Head of Public Diplomacy Ran Baratz is not limited to Israeli politicians, but extends to US leaders as well.

'Embarrassing concession'

PA funeral of honor for terrorists' bodies returned by Israel

Five bodies returned in breach of Cabinet decision; Liberman: 'this is ransom pay.' Zionist Camp: hypocritical 'govt. is weak.'

Liberman: Why is Islamic Movement still legal?

'Government making empty promises,' ex-FM says, claims resident status of terrorists is not being revoked.

'They're trying to get us used to knife attacks'

Gush Etzion head demands government move 'from defense to attack,' while Liberman warns government accepting stabbings like Gaza rockets.

Liberman warns: Nasrallah's 'writing is on the wall'

Yisrael Beytenu head warns Hezbollah leader's rare statement last week means that soon Syria engagement will end - and Israel is next.

Liberman Attacks Netanyahu, Ya'alon: Terrorism Their Fault

The government's inability to fulfill its own promises to fight internal incitement is to blame for the ongoing terror wave, Liberman says.

Liberman Blasts 'Stuttering' Government Over Terror

Former Foreign Minister says Israel wears 'a badge of shame' for not presenting clear goals as terrorists get more advanced.

Poll: Who can Stop Terror? Liberman, Not Netanyahu

Channel 2 poll reveals 29% believe Liberman is best for security, 17% back PM and 11% Bennett. 72% unsatisfied with Netanyahu.

Analysis

As Terrorism Grips Israel, Liberman Eyes His Comeback

Just six months ago, commentators were writing the Yisrael Beytenu leader off. How wrong they were.

Liberman: Arab Violence is an 'Organized Campaign'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman warns that the wave of Arab violence goes beyond Jerusalem, calls on the government to act.

Arab List Head Won't Denounce Rock Terror

MK Odeh 'won't place red lines before the Arab nation in its struggle'. Liberman: he's a terrorist spitting in the face of the Jews.

Liberman: Don't Fund Terrorists, Execute Them

He's said it before, but this time Avigdor Liberman hopes that the powers that be will pay attention: 'stop funding terrorism.'

Liberman: 'Anti-Semitic' Abbas to Blame for Jerusalem Stabbings

Abbas and PA incitement have sparked the terror - but the state must respond decisively, Liberman urges.

Liberman: The Government Must Act Against Terror

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says the government must take harsh action against the ongoing terrorism in recent weeks.

Liberman: Netanyahu 'All Talk, and No Action'

Prime Minister is a gifted orator, Liberman admits, before slamming his 'inability' to make decisions.

Minister Denounces Arab MKs' 'Recipe of Hatred'

Joint List MK Jamal Zahalka crossed a red line in harassing the Israel Police, Miri Regev and Avigdor Liberman warn.

Liberman Calls to Prosecute Arab MK for Temple Mount Violence

Yisrael Beytenu party leader turns to Attorney General over video of MK Jamal Zahalka joining Islamists cursing Jewish visitors, police.

Liberman: 'The Last Thing the World Should Deal with is Israel'

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon called on the int'l community to pressure Israel, PA into talks. Liberman: UN's priorities are wrong.

Liberman Demands Bennett Fire Arab School Directors

Yisrael Beytenu head urges education minister to sack directors of Sakhnin schools where students protested in calls for 'intifada.'

Liberman: There Are Many Alternatives to Netanyahu

Yisrael Beytenu chair refuses to let up attacks on Binyamin Netanyahu, now suggesting himself as prime minister in his stead.

Liberman: There's No Prime Minister in Israel

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blames Netanyahu for rocket attack on the city of Sderot.

Liberman: Netanyahu 'Shooting the State in the Foot'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts Netanyahu for transferring funds to Arab municipalities through Arab MKs.

Yisrael Beytenu MK: Liberman Will One Day be Prime Minister

MK Sharon Gal blasts Netanyahu's government and predicts Avigdor Liberman will one day lead the country.

Liberman: Elections Will 'Definitely' Take Place in 2016

After Yair Lapid, second wannabe prime minister expresses confidence that the Netanyahu government would soon fall.

You won't believe your eyes

Shameful: IDF Soldier Abandoned to Arab Mob in Nabi Salah

Calls for emergency Knesset meeting after soldier filmed being beaten by Arab women and children; Liberman: Gov't shows weakness.

Liberman Blasts 'Chatterbox' Barak for Spilling Iran Secrets

Details of government talks to strike Iran's nuclear sites should never have been released to public, former foreign minister asserts.

'Weak sauce'

Liberman: IDF Response to Syria Was 'Bulls***'

Ex-FM criticizes IDF retaliation to rocket fire, saying strikes on infrastructure mean 'they hit empty space pretending to do something.'

Liberman Dismisses 'Leperous' Hotovely

Liberman brushes off accusations of weakness during his tenure as FM, calls current Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely a 'leper.'

Liberman Blasts Netanyahu for Weakening Foreign Ministry

Former FM says that decentralization of the crucial office has led to gaping foreign policy holes - and just when Israel needs it most.

PM: 'Where is the Outcry about Terror Against Jews?'

Netanyahu and other Israeli politicians respond to car attack, praising IDF soldiers for shooting terrorist and calling for a crackdown.

No-Confidence Motion Filed Over Beit El Demolitions

Yisrael Beytenu demands government be replaced 'immediately' after demolition saga ends, says Netanyahu unfit to lead.

Netanyahu-Liberman Deal Proves Successful

Both Likud and Yisrael Beytenu's chosen candidates elected by Knesset to serve as reps for the Judicial Selection Committee.

Netanyahu Slams 'Bitter Mistake of Historic Proportions'

PM condemns deal, as former FM Liberman says 'today will be remembered in history as a black day for the entire free world.'

Liberman: Israel Must Not Try to Influence Congress on Iran Deal

With the Iranian nuclear deal imminent, it goes to Congress for approval. But Avigdor Liberman advised against trying to influence that body

Government Committee to Discuss Terrorist Death Sentence Bill

Liberman vows to show terrorists 'prison day-camp' is over, while Zionist Union MK says death penalty will just create martyrs.