Avigdor Liberman

Liberman 'Plays Dumb' over Corruption Case

Liberman claims he only knows 'what I heard from the news'; again says he is open to joining with Labor.

Liberman 'Expels Jews to Cover Corruption Scandals Like Sharon'

Backlash at Liberman for call to expel Jews to placate EU amid corruption scandal; Yisrael Beytenu claims it is 'targeted.'

Swerving leftward

Liberman Calls for Jewish Expulsions to Pacify EU

Liberman in closed meeting urges regional peace agreement to avoid EU sanctions, says 'we will have to evacuate settlements.'

Liberman, Steinitz: PA Move Will Only Bring War

Foreign Minister Avigdor Libeman condemned the PA for submitting a draft resolution to the UN Security Council to force Israel to withdraw.

Liberman: EU Pressure on Israel Undermines Peace

FM slams EU's unilateral moves to remove Hamas from terror blacklist, recognize 'Palestine.' Liberman: they should pressure the PA.

Liberman: Israel Will Not Be Dictated to by the PA

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman urges Israel to be proactive in fighting international pressure, forge ties with 'moderate' Arab world.

Liberman Hits Back at 'Hysterical' Jewish Home

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts Jewish Home, Likud for 'mislabeling' him as left-wing; is aiming for 15 seats.

Likud: Voting for Liberman Could Mean a Leftist Government

Likud and Yisrael Beytenu banter back and forth after Foreign Minister Liberman says he would not rule out joining a Labor-led coalition.

Liberman Won’t Rule Out Joining Labor Coalition

Foreign Minister says rotation agreement between Livni, Herzog was a mistake.

PA's 'Delusional Accusations' over Abu Ein Death are Incitement

Liberman charges the PA of inciting violence by accusing Israel of murder in heart-attack of convicted terrorist turned minister.

'The Left Wants to Return to the Disaster of Oslo'

Prof. Bley says short memory spans are leading Israel in circles, yet pushes Liberman's plan of land concessions as 'something new.'

Netanyahu Vows 'Not to Stop Working' to Free Pollard

Netanyahu holds first Cabinet meeting since Knesset dissolution, vows to keep Israel safe - and working to free the longtime prisoner.

Report: Bibi Tried to Talk Liberman into Putting Off Elections

Yediot Aharonot says Netanyahu visited Liberman, who is sitting shiva for his mother, and tried to coax him on the matter.

Report: Lapid, Liberman and Kahlon May Cooperate

Yair Lapid, Avigdor Liberman and Moshe Kahlon, who wish to see Netanyahu out as PM, may cooperate in the elections, says Channel 10.

'Liberman Needs to Decide - Is He Right- or Left-Wing?'

Likud Dept. Minister Tzipi Hotovely says Israeli voters need to focus on the policies, not personalities, of parties; takes a dig at Lapid.

New Knesest a matter of time

Liberman Confirms Imminent Elections an 'Established Fact'

Key coalition member argues government should have joined together, instead 'we are going to quarrel for several months.'

United we fall?

Liberman's Campaign: Divide Israel for 'Unity'

FM Avigdor Liberman's election campaign for Yisrael Beytenu urges giving Arab 'Triangle' area to create Palestinian state to 'unify' Jews.

Knesset under the crosshairs

Hamas Threatens: All Israeli Leaders 'Legitimate Targets'

Hours after Liberman assassination plot foiled, Hamas calls for more 'revenge' against 'leaders of the occupation.'

Israel Foils Hamas Plot to Assassinate Liberman

Three Hamas terrorists planned to assassinate foreign minister using RPG missiles as revenge for Operation Protective Edge.

Liberman: Responsibility for Synagogue Massacre Lies With Abbas

Foreign Minister says 'despicable act of murder' the result of PA chief's constant 'anti-Semitic remarks,' urges international condemnation.

Liberman: I Wouldn't Recommend Elections Right Now

Foreign Minister reiterates that the Yisrael Beytenu party will not accept any changes to the coalition.

'Sanctiongate'

EU Denies it Planned Sanctions Against Israel

Mogherini: EU document proposing sanctions for 'settlement building' was only a 'hypothesis', still 'deplores' construction.

Liberman: Abbas is Just Like Arafat - But More Dangerous

Israeli foreign minister reacts to Abbas's speech at memorial service for Yasser Arafat in which he claimed Jews 'defiling' Temple Mount.

Liberman: 'Attack With A Knife at Your Own Peril'

FM slams whitewashing of terrorist, as leftist group demands investigation published in Arabic that will put officers 'on trial.'

Swedish Ambassador: 'Palestine' Recognition Not Anti-Israel

Sweden's Ambassador talks recognition of Palestinian state: 'not anti-Israel, rather attempt to strengthen moderate forces in the region.'

Egypt Threatens Israel with 'Regional Deterioration'

Senior Egyptian sources warn they, like Jordan, may act on Temple Mount clashes, press Netanyahu to call nationalist MKs and warn them.

Liberman Brands MK Temple Mount Visits 'Cheap Politics'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman on Thursday slammed Knesset members who ascend the Temple Mount to pray.

Danish Foreign Minister Condemns Jerusalem Construction

Danish Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard, in Israel for a visit, says new Jerusalem construction "hinders negotiations".

Hamas Leader's Sister Hospitalized in Israel

Despite Liberman's anger over Haniyeh's daughter getting Israeli treatment, Moussa Abu Marzouk's sister also being treated in Israel.

FM Liberman Calls on World's Nations to 'Purge' Abbas

Foreign Minister says PA chief's letter of support to family of Yehuda Glick's shooter shows he is 'a partner to murderers.'

'Sending IKEA Furniture Without Screws Doesn't Help'

Foreign Ministry spokesman gives a crushing comeback to Sweden FM's IKEA comments over 'Palestine' recognition.

Sweden’s FM: I'll be Happy to Send Liberman IKEA Furniture

Sweden’s Foreign Minister, Margot Wallstrom, responds to Israeli counterpart's criticism over decision to recognize "Palestine".

Breaking News

Israel to Withdraw Ambassador to Sweden

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman responds to Swedish recognition of 'Palestine' by recalling ambassador to Stockholm

Liberman Issues Biting Response to Sweden Palestine Recognition

Sweden doesn't get that Mideast relations 'are a lot more complex than the self-assembly furniture of IKEA,' quips Israeli foreign minister.

Arab MKs Remove Israeli Flags; 'We Won't be Good Arabs'

Balad party holds press conference with flags in corner: 'at least we left them in the room.' Zoabi vows not to be a 'good Arab.'

'Next Time We Won't Treat Haniyeh's Daughter'

Liberman responds to Hamas leader's praise of Jerusalem terrorist who killed a baby; Ecuadorian seminary girl still fighting for her life.

'Terror is a Global Epidemic' Says FM after Wednesday Attacks

'Terrorism is not due to construction in Jerusalem, Ottawa, New York, Madrid, London or Mombasa,' says Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman.

Liberman Vows to Ban Balad Party from Knesset

Foreign minister says court motion to keep radical Arab party from running for Knesset will be resubmitted; says party promotes terrorism.

Arab Soccer Team Honors Traitor Ex-MK

Foreign Minister Liberman and Sport Minister Livnat condemn Bnei Sakhnin soccer club for honoring former MK Azmi Bishara.

Liberman on Bennett's Criticism of Kerry: It's Harmful

Foreign Minister says Bennett’s fiery response to Kerry does little more than gaining him a few more votes.

Liberman: Abbas 'Anti-Semite,' Inciting 'Religious War'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman skewers Abbas over call to prevent Jews to ascend Temple Mount, says he is 'stirring incitement.'

FM: Israel-Palestinian Issue a Conduit for Western Frustration

Liberman fires at international community for trying to solve their problems via a 'magic solution' to the Middle East.

Swedish Ambassador to Be Summoned over 'Palestine' Recognition

Foreign Ministry will summon ambassador after Swedish premier announced intention to recognize a Palestinian state.

Liberman Meets UNHRC Head After 'Terrorist Rights Council' Jibe

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman emphasizes to Prince Zeid that Israel is willing to work with the UN - if it is 'fair and professional.'

Liberman: Abbas's Rhetoric Compensation for 'Domestic Failures'

Avigdor Liberman, outside UNGA, insists Abbas has 'lost its way'; warns EU against 'bad deal' with Iran.

Liberman: Abbas Has Become Irrelevant

Foreign Minister meets counterparts in New York, says PA Chairman's UN speech has made him irrelevant.

Liberman: 'Even the Arab World Tires of Abbas'

Abbas's accusations of Israeli 'war crimes' in Gaza have hurt - not helped - the campaign for 'Palestinian independence,' FM says.

Liberman: It's Either This Coalition or New Elections

Foreign Minister declares he will refuse any changes in the make-up of the current coalition, even if that means holding elections.

Liberman to Kerry: We'll Help Fight ISIS

Speaking to US Secretary of State John Kerry, Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman said that Israel was prepared to help defeat Islamic State.

Israel Hails US Efforts Against IS, But Fears Iran Rapprochement

Israeli ministers voice support for anti-Islamic State coalition, but worried that Obama admin drawing closer to Tehran as a result.

Liberman Says Each Gaza Operation 'Strengthens' Hamas

Gaza terror group gets diplomatic boon and expands rocket reach in each campaign against Israel, says foreign minister.

Liberman: Hamas Demilitarization 'Unlikely'

Despite 50 days of war and 66 soldiers killed in Operation Protective Edge, Israel shouldn't expect Gaza to disarm, Foreign Minister said.

Leading US Congressmen in Israel: Hamas and ISIS are the Same

Top House Foreign Affairs Committee members voice strong support for Israel, which is 'on the front line' against radical Islam.

Poll: Bennett Outpaces Netanyahu as 'Leader of the Right'

A new poll gives Bennett edge over Netanyahu as leader of the 'right-wing,' as PM's popularity nose-dives amid Hamas ceasefire.

Liberman: No New Elections Right Now

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman is not planning on breaking up the coalition, he told CNN Sunday.

Liberman: Jail Arab MKs Who Attended Hamas 'Victory Rally'

Foreign minister says radical Arab MKs who took part in terror 'victory rally' in Galilee should only be allowed to 'celebrate' behind bars.

Liberman Rejects Ceasefire Deal with 'Hamas Murderers'

Foreign minister argues that as long as terror group rules Gaza, security in Israel as well as a peace agreement are impossible.

Cabinet Controversy

Cabinet Was Split Over Ceasefire - But Netanyahu Accepted Anyway

Ministers from Jewish Home, Yisrael Beytenu and even Likud opposed truce - but PM circumvented cabinet vote on a legal technicality.

Liberman Fires: 'Even Far-Leftists Would Topple Hamas'

Foreign minister echoes growing criticism of PM allowing Hamas to 'take the initiative', calls for decisive action ahead of Cabinet meeting.

Liberman: Ban Arab Party Over Visit to Traitor Ex-MK

Foreign minister calls for Attorney General to investigate 'fifth column' Arab-nationalists who visited Hamas fund supplier Qatar.