Avigdor Liberman

Goodbye Washington, Hello Kurdistan

Liberman Calls to Retake Gaza Following Renewed Rocket Fire

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman reiterates call to crack down on Hamas in Gaza, says 'limited' operation could prove ineffective.

Kurdish State 'A Foregone Conclusion' - One Israel Would Support

As Israeli Foreign Minister and President tell the US to accept Kurdish secession, Israel strengthens its ties with the Kurds.

Israel Offers 'Moderate' Arab Nations Help Against ISIS

Foreign Minister Liberman tells Secretary Kerry Israel can give effective and reliable assistance' to Arab states against Islamists.

Liberman Blames Assad's Forces for Golan Heights Explosion

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman says attack was deliberate, 'clearly from Syrian authorities.'

Liberman: No Decision Yet on Expulsion of UN Envoy

Foreign Minister says a final decision has yet to be made on his threat to expel the UN's envoy to the Middle East.

MKs Seek Legal Action Against Hanin Zoabi

Efforts to expel Zoabi escalate after remarks justify kidnapping of three yeshiva students; AG, Ethics Committee approached for action.

'Terrorism is Terrorism - Stop Blaming the Victim'

FM Avigdor Liberman takes media to task over its portrayal of hitchhiking. 'Would you blame a 9/11 victim for working that day?' he asks.

Liberman: No More Terrorist Releases After Kidnapping

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman states 'no tolerance' policy toward terrorist releases as IDF search for missing students continues.

Liberman to Bid for Israeli Observer Status in African Union

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman to visit Africa for the first time in five years, calls Africa 'a key objective in foreign policy.'

Liberman Attacks Netanyahu for Lack of Leadership

Liberman pulls no punches in criticizing fellow ministers over polarizing views, calls for unity before the government collapses.

Liberman Insists 'the Israeli Government Has No Strategy'

Avigdor Liberman proposes to continue talks with 'unity' government - but only for full diplomatic relations with Israel's Arab neighbors.

Former MK Calls on Liberman to Back Rivlin

Former MK Michael Kleiner says that Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman should follow in the footsteps of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

'Mass Exodus' of Foreign Ministry Officials

Yigal Palmor, veteran MFA spokesman, reportedly considering retirement. Is this the latest in a string of resignations?

Meir Sheetrit Officially Contending for Presidential Post

HaTnua candidate vows to focus on domestic issues, e.g. socioeconomic gaps, and urges fellow candidates to do the same.

Liberman Rejects 'American Demands' for Nakba Day Shooting Probe

Foreign Minister rejects calls for international investigation, says IDF always carries out probes as part of its moral code.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Congratulated over Championship

"You did it big time", Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Maccabi Tel Aviv coach after victory.

Internal Security Minister is a 'Catastrophe'

Senior official says Aharonovich failing his job as complaints piling up, FM Liberman ignored request to talk about issue.

Foreign Minister Urges Knesset to Make Decision on PA Policy

Liberman slams wishy-washiness in Israeli policy toward terrorist releases after last-minute rejection of landmark bill.

Foreign Minister Proposes a Presidential-Based Government

Liberman agrees to support presidential election postponement - but only if the entire fabric of Israel's government changes.

Liberman Says US Spying Charges 'Malicious'

Israel forcefully rejects accusations in Newsweek report that it 'continues to cross the line on espionage' against the US.

Liberman Calls Arab Protesters A 'Fifth Column'

10,000 Israeli Arabs who protested Israel's existence on Independence Day and called for 'right of return' are traitors, says FM.

Liberman to Arab Demonstrators: Go to Ramallah and Stay There

Foreign Minister has harsh words for the Arabs who rallied in northern Israel to mark the “catastrophe” of Israel’s establishment.

'Hamas Will Rise to Power in Judea and Samaria'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman gives grim prediction ahead of Palestinian Arab unity government elections.

Liberman Calls for Investigation Against Arab MK

Foreign Minister says MK Basel Ghattas should be investigation over call on Christian Arabs to refuse to enlist.

Liberman: Repairing Russia-Ukraine Relations an Israeli Priority

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman to meet with new Ukrainian PM, but refuses to take sides; urges reconciliation between Moscow, Kiev.

Liberman Blasts Arab MKs, 'Price Tag' Jews

Foreign Minister says Jewish vandals play into the hands of Arab 'fifth column' in the Knesset.

Foreign Minister Lashes Out at Ashton, EU

Avigdor Liberman derides EU over condemnation of Israel, claims that Syria, Ukraine, other world problems deserve greater focus.

PA Official: Recognizing Israel as a Jewish State is 'Fantasy'

PA stubbornly clings to refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, wildly accuses Israel 'covering up massacres' of Palestinian Arabs.

Liberman: No Deals Without Security Guarantees

The murder of Baruch Mizrahi was a reminder of who exactly Israel was dealing with in peace negotiations, the Foreign Minister said.

Nationalists to Liberman: Prove You're a Man of Your Word

Nationalist organizations seek to remind the public of Liberman’s statement about preferring elections over releasing terrorists.

Liberman: Deal Almost Closed When PA Pulled Out

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman said that Israel and the PA had been close to an agreement – until the Palestinians decided to backtrack

Backtracking?

Kerry Denies Blaming Israel for Failure in Peace Talks

US Secretary of State meets with Liberman, claims he merely 'described sequence of events' in comment.

Liberman: Bring 'Yitzhar Hooligans' to Justice

Foreign Minister slams those who destroyed an IDF outpost near Yitzhar, says they "are not Zionists".

Foreign Minister Offers Talks - But No Terrorist Releases

Avigdor Liberman says Israel 'in favor of negotiations' as long as terrorists remain in prison.

Liberman Extols 'Israeli Dream' of Immigrating, Becoming MK

Foreign Minister enthuses over the success of Russian Aliyah, says Israel could have Russian-speaking Prime Minister.

Opposition: If Liberman Wants Elections, Give Them to Him

Opposition members call for elections following Foreign Minister's remarks that going to the polls is better than releasing terrorists.

Sources: Liberman Won't Leave Government

Sources in Netanyahu's coalition said they weren't worried about Avigdor Libernan's threat to bolt the coalition.

Liberman: New Elections Preferable to More Prisoner Releases

Yisrael Beiteinu party leader Avigdor Liberman says the faction will quit the government if more terrorists are released

'Jews Don't Differentiate Between Religion and Nationality'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman believes in keeping religion and state together - in certain contexts, at least.

Liberman Pledges to Oppose Release of Israeli-Arab Terrorists

Foreign Minister offers alternatives to peace talks crisis: cooperation with the rest of the Arab world - and a population swap with PA.

Breaking News

Foreign Ministry Strike Ends

Dramatic 10-day strike ends with agreement between Foreign Ministry employees, Finance Ministry.

Foreign Ministry Strike Close to an End

Agreement between employees' union, Finance Ministry very close after intense negotiations in Tel Aviv.

Liberman Shifting Presidential Support From Shalom

If sex-scandal embroiled minister pulls from presidential race, Liberman reportedly will back Dalia Itzik to block Rivlin.

Foreign Ministry Crisis

Liberman Comes Out Swinging Against Foreign Ministry Strike

Foreign Minister slams the strikes as 'harming Israel's good name.'

How Much Does a Foreign Ministry Worker Really Make?

Foreign Ministry strike called into question after data shows employees make between 20,000-60,000 NIS per month. But is it true?

Foreign Ministry Strike Heats Up

Finance Ministry, Foreign Ministry square off with sharp words and pointed picketing, as officials warn of harm to Israeli diplomacy.

Foreign Ministry on Full Strike

Strike over working conditions to affect over 100 of Israel's Foreign Ministry branches worldwide.

Hamas Threatens Israel Over Calls to Retake Gaza

Ismail Haniyeh tells rally Israel 'to pay high price' over further actions to defend itself.

Liberman Brands Iranian Supreme Leader 'Hitlerian'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman responds to comments denying the Holocaust by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Ministers Warn 'No Extension, No Terrorist Release'

Science Min. Perry, Avigdor Liberman hint fourth terrorist release batch has 'no chance' without talk extensions, change of PA attitude.

Growing Calls for Israel to Retake Gaza

There's only one way to permanently end Gaza rocket attacks on Israel, say two ministers - going back into Gaza, at least temporarily.

Israel Under Fire

Foreign Minister Says Israel Needs to 'Retake Gaza'

In response to rocket onslaught on southern Israel, Avigdor Liberman says Israel must retake the Islamist-held Gaza Strip.

MK Attacks Coalition 'Bullying' Tactics Over Controversial Bills

'Commitment document' attempting to force Coalition MKs to support three controversial laws is making members of the opposition see red.

Minister Calls for State Discounts for Young Parents

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman pushes VAT exemption for young apartment buyers, IDF vets; also subsidized daycare.

Liberman Calls to Outlaw 'Pro-Hamas' MKs

Foreign Minister welcomes Egyptian decision to outlaw Hamas as terror group, urges Israel to follow suit by booting pro-terror MKs.

Liberman: Likud Beytenu Has Come to an End

Foreign Minister speculates that his party and the Likud will run separately in the next election.

Liberman: Netanyahu and I Choose Landau for President

Foreign Minister says he and Netanyahu back Landau – not Rivlin – as the next president of Israel.

Liberman Denies Leftward U-Turn

'At my advanced age, my tone may have changed a little,' admits foreign minister.

Iran: Israel is a 'Cancerous Tumor', Must be Removed

35th anniversary of Islamic Revolution sees typically belligerent rhetoric - and double-talk.