Avigdor Liberman

Liberman on the Attack: Netanyahu is the Master of Zigzagging

War of words continues: Liberman says he joined opposition because Netanyahu 'abandoned' and no longer belongs to national camp.

Analysis: Is Liberman Being Blackmailed?

Yisrael Beytenu's behavior is either irrational or the behavior of someone who has a gun pointed to his head.

Netanyahu: Liberman Has Joined Leftists

Prime Minister says no one would have voted for Yisrael Beytenu had they known it would join Opposition to Likud. Liberman fires back.

'Tragedy of Hamas Border Attack Written on the Wall'

Responding to Hamas saying it paved road to attack kibbutz, Liberman slams PM for 'insisting to stay deaf,' warns to act before too late.

Liberman: Gaza Rockets Because Govt. Won't Destroy Hamas

Regev responds to rocket fire from Gaza by calling for response and blaming Hamas, while Liberman snipes at coalition.

Liberman: Appointments No Substitute for Clear Policy

Former FM Liberman attacks Netanyahu for abandoning policy in favor of a revolving door of Foreign Ministry appointments.

Expert: Netanyahu's Narrow Government Has Good Chance to Last

Despite 'empty threats' from opposition to topple government, even narrow coalition, with cohesion, could last its full term.

Liberman Slams PM over Meeting with Joint Arab List Leader

Describing Odeh as one of Israel's "fiercest opponents," Liberman denounces Netanyahu for agreeing to meet with the Joint Arab List chair.

Zionist Union Warns: Opposition Lacks Cohesion

Zionist Union sources say divide between Yisrael Beytenu and Joint Arab List may be too deep for opposition to make any real traction.

Hanegbi: This Government Can't Last Four Years

Likud MK Tzahi Hangebi calls on Liberman to return to coalition, says government can only last if it is broadened in next two months.

Last Minute Opposition Jabs Before Expansion Vote

Both Herzog and Liberman accuse Netanyahu's coalition members of putting their own egos before needs of Israeli people.

Liberman: I Deceived Voters? Netanyahu Did!

Yisrael Beytenu chair attacks Prime Minister for duplicity against immigrant community, promises to fight him from the Opposition.

Avigdor Liberman's Rebooting

Report: Liberman Offered Defense Ministry

Former FM reportedly offered Ya'alon's post to lure Yisrael Beytenu back into government; Liberman apparently turned the role down.

Video: Liberman Header Ties Knesset Soccer Game

Resigning foreign minister led Knesset team in match against members of the Russian Jewish Congress.

Bibi 'Won't Take Liberman Back Even If He Asks'

Liberman's surprise decision to bolt the coalition is connected to Israel Hayom saga, says analyst.

Speaker Edelstein Mystified by Liberman's Step

Knesset speaker is 'looking for an answer to why it is happening and cannot find one.'

Analysis: Liberman Could Just Be Posturing

Seasoned politician may just be pressuring Netanyahu to give him something to show his voters.

Liberman Predicts Elections by 2016

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says a coalition made up of 61 MKs will be short-lived, insists it's Likud's fault that he chose not to join.

Liberman Responds: My Word is My Word, Not a Slogan

In an all-out attack on Netanyahu Monday night, Liberman responds to wave of accusations following decision not to join coalition.

MKs Welcome, Fume Over Liberman's Coalition Announcement

Reactions range from fury to encouragement as MKs weigh the possibilities of a government without Yisrael Beytenu.

Analysis

Liberman's Gambit: Stroke of Genius or Political Suicide?

By announcing he won't join the coalition, Liberman is throwing down the gauntlet to Likud and Jewish Home - but it's a risky move.

Coalition crisis

Liberman Won't Join Netanyahu Government

Yisrael Beytenu to remain in Opposition, Liberman to resign as Foreign Minister. Could it torpedo the coalition?

Nepal: At Least 4,300 Dead, Rescue Efforts Intensify

Israel works with Nepal to rescue stranded hikers, who have reportedly faced violence from locals; 216 due to return Tuesday at noon.

Shamir Hints: Yisrael Beytenu Failed Because of Liberman

Agriculture Minister says that Liberman's "new strategy" is to blame for Yisrael Beytenu's winning just six seats.

Liberman Blasts South Africa After Israel Denies Minister a Visa

South African Communist Party describes Israel as "apartheid regime", evoking harsh response from FM Liberman.

Liberman to Place Hamas's Destruction as Coalition Condition

Report: Yisrael Beytenu to place obliterating Hamas on their agenda as part of talks, along with reinstating Liberman as FM.

Liberman: Bibi Biding His Time to Form Unity Government

Yisrael Beytenu chair accuses Netanyahu of biding time during coalition talks to then later go and form unity government with the Left.

Jewish Home: Netanyahu Still Giving Us 'Runaround'

A source in Jewish Home says it appears that Likud wants a government with its “natural allies” - but not with Jewish Home.

Likud to Jewish Home: Foreign Minister Reserved for Liberman

Channel 10 reports that Likud has informed Jewish Home negotiators their hands are tied when it comes to foreign affairs portfolio.

Yisrael Beytenu MK Ilan Shohat Resigns

Shohat to return to post as mayor of Tzfat; he will be replaced by MK Robert Ilatov.

Liberman Calls for Boycott of Arab List

Foreign Minister says the Joint Arab List should be boycotted by government ministries and in the Knesset.

The Race for Ministerial Positions Begins

Fight for defense and foreign portfolios are the big draws, but Likud candidates are all eager to grab ministerial positions for themselves.

Report: Liberman Already Seeking Defense Portfolio

Yisrael Beytenu head Avigdor Liberman is reportedly set to demand a high price for his joining Netanyahu's new coalition.

Almagor: Death Penalty for Terrorists as Part of Govt. Deal

The Almagor terror victims group called on Jewish Home and Yisrael Beytenu to demand a law for the death penalty for terrorists.

Liberman: Yisrael Beytenu Survived a 'Targeted Assassination'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says "forces within and outside the political system" tried to eliminate his party.

Liberman: Vote for 'Any Zionist Party' - Even Meretz

Yisrael Beytenu head urges voters to vote for any party, even Meretz, which would 'preserve the Jewish Zionist character' of Israel.

Liberman Vows to Destroy Hamas as Defense Minister

'The only agreement that can be obtained with Hamas is that they be buried underground,' Liberman states at campaign visit.

Politicians Rally for Votes With Elections Hours Away

One day before elections, Netanyahu warns Right they must choose Likud to ensure victory, while Herzog stresses importance of change.

Zoabi: Arab MKs Represent 'Palestinian National Project'

Balad MK Hanin Zoabi tells Lebanese media she doesn't feel part of the Knesset, and her only role is to represent Palestinian 'struggle.'

Likud Officials: Kahlon Could Choose Herzog

Moshe Kahlon says he will join any government in which he is finance minister, but Likud officials fear this may mean a Herzog government.

Liberman Unfazed by PA's Threats to Take Him to ICC

Liberman brushes off threats by Palestinian Authority to take him to court over remarks on beheading Arabs.

PA Calls to Sue Liberman at ICC for 'Behead Arabs' Call

PA slams 'terrorist statements' and 'call to murder' after Liberman says disloyal Arabs should be beheaded by axe.

Tibi: Liberman is a 'Jewish ISIS'

Arab MK fires back at Foreign Minister who advocated “cutting of the heads” of Arabs who were not loyal to Israel.

Liberman: Disloyal Arab-Israelis 'Should Be Beheaded'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman advocated “cutting of the heads” of Arabs who were not loyal to Israel.

Yisrael Beytenu Against Coalition with Haredi Parties

Yisrael Beytenu publication slams PM for approaching haredi parties, says benefits to pensioners, soldiers will be cut.

Terror Attack Proves Israel Needs an 'Iron Hand'

Politicians weigh in on morning's terror attack in Jerusalem, call for change of status and death penalty against terrorists.

Liberman's Mouthpiece Calls Netanyahu a 'Soviet Despot'

Netanyahu is Brezhnev according to Yisrael Beytenu's Russian-language journal - and Lapid has doubled vodka prices.

Avigdor Liberman vs. The Supreme Court - Does He Stand a Chance?

After allowing MK Zoabi to run, Yisrael Beytenu head wants to clip the Court's wings; expert says he's got his work cut out.

Liberman: Arab MKs Trying to Turn Israel into 'Islamic State'

Foreign minister hails High Court decision to permit Yisrael Beytenu party distributing copies of Charlie Hebdo.

Liberman: New York Jury's Ruling a 'Moral Victory'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman hails US jury's decision to fine PA, PLO for inciting terror attacks in Israel between 2002-2004.

Liberman: Next Round of Gaza Fighting Should be the Last

Liberman says next war just a matter of time due to weak stance on terrorists, calls to give IDF orders to destroy Hamas in next war.

Safe to give them nukes?

Iran Responds to Liberman: We'll Destroy Tel Aviv in 10 Minutes

After FM calls to block Iranian bomb with strike, Khamenei representative says Iranian rockets can hit Israel in 6 minutes.

Liberman: We Need to Stop 'Whining' About Iran and Take Action

Foreign Minister says that Israel - and no one else - is responsible for making sure Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons.

Secret Deal to Oust Bibi Makes Regev 'Nauseous'

Likud MK hits back at expose of Yisrael Beytenu-Yesh Atid-Kulanu deal, says vote for Liberman is vote for Lapid.

Liberman Tells Ukraine 'We're Close to You'

In meeting with Ukrainian PM and parliament chariman, FM advances idea of free trade zone, notes Israel has 400,000 Ukrainian Jews.

Breaking

Central Elections Committee Votes to Ban MK Hanin Zoabi

Vote passes 27-6, after radical Arab MK claims she's being targeted 'for being a Palestinian.'

Elections Committee Rejects Petition Against Yisrael Beytenu

Central Elections Committee chairman is uncomfortable with the party's platform - to move Israeli Arabs to the PA - but it is still legal.

Labor 'Submits to Arabs,' Pulls Support for Barring Zoabi

Liberman slams 'Zionist camp' backtracking after Arab parties threaten to quash coalition chances; 'true Zionists don't submit to Arabs.'

Supreme Court: Why Does Ban Against Charlie Hebdo Still Stand?

Supreme Court orders Ahmed Tibi, Salim Joubran, and Attorney General to explain why injunction against Yisrael Beytenu still in place.