Avigdor Liberman

Liberman: No Cooperating with UNHRC's Gaza Probe

Foreign Minister says UN and UNHRC are "hypocritical", says Israel shouldn't cooperate with their probes.

Liberman Rejects Hamas Demands: 'Terror Must Not Pay'

As negotiators meet in Cairo, Liberman says Hamas must not get any rewards for attacking Israel, no sea port until Hamas gone.

Netanyahu: Israel Will Not Negotiate Under Fire

Security Cabinet meeting ends with assurance that the operation in Gaza will continue until quiet is achieved.

Israel Asks Germans, EU to Monitor Gaza Border

'Germany and the EU must dispatch inspectors to Gaza to monitor trade with the neighboring countries,' says Foreign Minister Liberman.

Liberman: UN 'Waits for Israel to Do Its Job'

Foreign Minister slams UN hypocrisy, says the international body should be fighting Hamas instead of waiting for Israel to do so.

Liberman Calls to Hand Gaza Over to UN

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman says 'several options' are on the table for Gaza - including leaving it to the international community.

Liberman: UNHRC is the Council for Terrorist Rights

Foreign Minister slams United Nations Human Rights Council over its intention to investigate the IDF's operations in Gaza.

Liberman Pushes to Ban Al-Jazeera from Israel

Foreign Minister lashes out at broadcasting network's ties with Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas; says it has 'no semblance of reliability.'

Liberman: Boycott Striking Arab Businesses

Foreign Minister calls on Israelis not to buy at Arab stores that closed their doors Monday in protest over IDF activity in Gaza.

As Rockets Strike, Liberman Again Urges Gaza Ground Offensive

During visit to Ashkelon with his Norwegian counterpart, Israeli foreign minister keeps up criticism of gov't response to rocket fire.

Liberman: IDF Operation Should 'Go All the Way', Retake Gaza

Foreign Minister says Israel should take advantage of Hamas's rejection of ceasefire agreement to decisively defeat them.

Italian Foreign Minister Visits Rocket-Stricken Southern City

Israeli FM Avigdor Liberman takes Italian counterpart on a tour of Ashdod, says Israel must respond to rockets 'like any normal country'.

Liberman: Time to Put an End to Hamas's Rule Over Gaza

Foreign Minister says that an aerial operation is not enough to complete the goal of ending Hamas's rule in Gaza.

MK Blasts Netanyahu and Liberman Over Childish Behavior

MK Moses blasts Prime Minister and Foreign Minister for engaging in petty politics while southern Israel is under attack.

Hotovely: 'PM Should Give Liberman a Piece of His Mind'

MK Tzippy Hotovely labels foreign minister 'the most cynical politician in Israel's political system'.

Liberman Announces Split with Likud

Yisrael Beytenu Knesset faction will be re-established, says Foreign Minister, who vows he will remain loyal to Coalition.

Netanyahu, Liberman Spar Over 'Tough Talk'

A sharp exchange ensued between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Liberman over what ministers should say in public.

Liberman Slams Ceasefire Proposal With Hamas as 'Huge Mistake'

Foreign Minister slams lack of deterrence during Sderot visit, calls for systematic operation against Hamas with US involvement.

Liberman: Time for 'Defensive Shield 2' - This Time in Gaza

Foreign Minister says Israel should launch a military operation in Gaza similar to the large-scale one in Judea and Samaria in 2002.

Liberman: Jordan's Stability 'Vital' to Israel's Security

Foreign Minister says Israel 'will do everything to maintain the stability of Jordan' following threats from ISIS takeover.

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.