Avigdor Liberman

Liberman blasts Religious Zionist lawmakers, academies

Ex-Defense Minister attacks United Right party and Religious Zionist pre-army academies, comparing them to 'private militias'.

'Netanyahu guided by fear of elections'

Yisrael Beytenu attacks PM following move to cancel early elections.

Liberman: Netanyahu wants a government with the Arab parties

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says a government with the Arab parties is 'at the expense of the public which 'serves in the IDF and pays taxes.'

Liberman: Vote Yisrael Beytenu for a haredi-free government

Yisrael Beytenu campaign video calls for 'nationalist, liberal government without haredim.' Liberman: 'You get what you vote for.'

Likud's Liberman strategy: Ignore him

Likud decides not to attack Yisrael Beyteinu Chairman to reduce religion and state preoccupation, and facilitate post-election cooperation.

'This is terrorism, not pedophilia'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman demands death penalty for man who raped 7-year-old.

Liberman vs right-wing media

Yisrael Beytenu chair slams media outlets, including Arutz Sheva, which 'claim to represent' Israel's Right.

The haredi plan to defeat Liberman: Praise him

Hoping to neutralize Liberman as a kingmaker in next Knesset, haredi lawmakers trying to undermine him - by praising his past work.

Bothered by deficit? 'Liberman made demands in the billions'

Sources in Likud reject Liberman's assertion he 'discovered' budget deficit, thus deciding to work for unity government without the haredim.

Liberman: Shameful race over who can flatter the haredim more

Yisrael Beytenu chair explains why he changed his political position, declaring support for unity government.

Ya'alon calls for unity government

Blue and White leader welcomes Liberman's pledge to force unity government, but says such government cannot include Netanyahu.

'Netanyahu, Gantz willing to give the haredim everything'

MK Oded Forer says Liberman changed position on unity government in order to create government that could stand up to haredi parties.

Liberman zigzagging: What did he say just two months ago?

In April, Liberman rejected the possibility of establishing a unity government and promised to recommend only Netanyahu.

'The cat's out of the bag'

Likud, United Right, respond to MK Liberman's promise to support unity government.

Liberman: We'll force a unity government

Yisrael Beytenu wants unity government - without the haredim or Otzma Yehudit.

Likud, Yisrael Beytenu trade barbs

Likud and Yisrael Beytenu parties trade barbs after Netanyahu appoints new adviser on Russian immigrant affairs.

'We must ensure Liberman doesn't pass the threshold'

Degel Hatorah chairman Moshe Gafni calls on party activists to make every effort to prevent Liberman from entering the next coalition.

Liberman slams 'messianic haredim'

Yisrael Beytenu chief vows to block haredi agenda in next government. 'We won't allow religious coercion, attempts to alter status quo.'

Gafni: Liberman paralyzed Israel

MK Gafni claims MK Liberman 'paralyzed' Israel, Yisrael Beytenu MK points out that solutions are at hand, Liberman didn't ask for elections.

Netanyahu will be Israel’s next Prime Minister - with Trump’s help

Religious coercion issue could weaken the Right in the coming election

Gafni: Liberman was practically a part of United Torah Judaism

Slamming Liberman and Dep. A-G Zilber, UTJ's MK Gafni says party doesn't aim to bring messiah, doesn't want 'state of Jewish law.'

'We won't allow Israel to return to how it was under King David'

MK Liberman, head of Yisrael Beytenu, slams MK Smotrich, promises to support coalition's choice for State Comptroller.

500 million shekels to right a terrible wrong and secure Israel

Liberman: I'm not settling accounts, Netanyahu failed

Avigdor Liberman says, 'Netanyahu was the one who voted for the disengagement. Netanyahu was the one who apologized to Erdogan.'

What's wrong with a Torah state, MK Liberman?

Netanyahu: Liberman brought down the right-wing government

PM holds press conference blaming Avigdor Liberman for failure to form coalition, says Liberman fighting with haredim for cheap politics.

'Liberman lost mandate to sit in right-wing government'

MK Ofir Sofer (Union of Right-Wing Parties) sees MK Avigdor Liberman as the sole person responsible for the repeat elections.

Deri: I couldn't imagine Liberman would not join right-wing govt

Shas chairman says Yisrael Beyteinu leader deliberately caused new elections 'out of hatred.'

Yair Netanyahu: Liberman demanded an AG to close criminal cases

The PM's son, Yair, claims that Liberman's main coalition demand in 2009 from his father was the appointing of an AG for his own benefit.

Draft Law: Gerrer Rebbe in rare recording

Admor of Gur explains significance of making decisions on sensitive matter like Draft Law: 'I do all I can about recruitment.'

Minister Levin:

'Liberman demanded 3 ministers, 5 ministries'

Head of Likud negotiating team slams Liberman for failure to form government. 'It was clear he was not interested in entering government.'

'Liberman trampled the haredim'

United Torah Judaism MK criticizes Yisrael Beytenu chairman after Knesset is dissolved.

'Liberman will not pass the threshold'

MK Moshe Gafni: Liberman has a problem - he hates Netanyahu.

Deri: I was wrong, I apologize to Netanyahu

Shas chairman tells Arutz Sheva about a far-reaching proposal rejected by Liberman. "Turns out I did not know Liberman well enough."

Smotrich blasts Liberman: A cynical and irresponsible man

National Union chairman blasts Yisrael Beytenu chairman: His only significant move is undermining establishment of a right-wing government.

Litzman: Liberman incited and slandered, history will judge

Deputy Health Minister: Netanyahu left no stone unturned in attempt to prevent new elections. Liberman rejected every attempt at dialogue.

Liberman: The Likud surrendered to the haredim

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: The Likud alone is responsible for the fact that the State of Israel is going to new elections.

Netanyahu: Liberman is part of the leftist bloc

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu blasts Yisrael Beytenu chairman: He misled his voters.

Liberman: Every reasonable person would accept my bill

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says draft law is the only issue holding up coalition negotiations. 'I hope the haredim will accept my proposal.'

Likud official: Liberman out to bring down Netanyahu

Likud source: Liberman constantly says he will 'consider' proposals, only to reject them outright days later.

UTJ: We'll recommend Netanyahu for PM again

United Torah Judaism says it intends to recommend Netanyahu as the next Prime Minister if new elections are held.

Liberman: We will not give up on our principles

Yisrael Beytenu chairman clarifies: It's the Draft Law in its original wording or nothing else.

Likud: Liberman rejects any compromise

Likud party says no meeting currently scheduled with Yisrael Beyteinu leader Avigdor Liberman to form coalition, prevent repeat elections.

Report: Likud officials turned to US to resolve coalition crisis

Israeli officials reportedly lobbied White House to pressure Liberman to accept compromise deal paving way for coalition agreement.

Liberman: We're not looking to bring down Netanyahu

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Our sole motive is to 'uphold the principles and commitments given to the public before the elections.'

Elkin: Whenever Liberman really wanted it, solutions were found

Likud minister: Liberman must show a bit of flexibility to reach solution. 'Haredim have compromised - Liberman should also take a step.'

New elections would be great

Elections to be held on September 17

Date is not final and could still change. Netanyahu continuing efforts to prevent elections.

Likud declares open season on Liberman

PM holds consultations with ministers, MKs in Likud; after ordering them not to attack Yisrael Beytenu Chairman, changes mind.

No agreements at Netanyahu-Liberman meeting

Senior Likud official says conversation ended in 'explosion'. Haredi parties said they received signals elections would be held.

Senior official: We won't allow religious Zionism to be trampled

Senior Right Parties Union source to PM: Even if agreement reached with Liberman, without Justice portfolio, party won't enter government.

Report: Netanyahu and Liberman to meet at height of crisis

After break between them in recent days, PM and the Yisrael Beyteinu Chair to meet in private in effort to form government.

Liberman: 'Would-be coalition is not a right-wing government'

Yisrael Beytenu chair says party will support dissolving Knesset, will keep current list if new elections are called.

Shaked won't run with Liberman

Ayelet Shaked denies rumors claiming she'll run with Yisrael Beytenu party. Source: Shaked wants to run with Likud.

Liberman: I'm happy to run with Shaked in the next elections

Yisrael Beyteinu chairman Liberman says he will vote for the dissolution of the Knesset and will be happy to join with Ayelet Shaked.

Agudat Yisrael approves Netanyahu compromise

Haredi faction overwhelmingly approves PM-proposed outline for draft law, but Liberman remains adamant not one detail can be changed.

Shas: Liberman is not being truthful

The Shas party rejects the claims voiced by Yisrael Beiteinu chairman. 'He's using the draft law as an excuse to topple the gov't.'

Litzman: Not afraid of going back to elections

Deputy health minister emphasizes his UTJ party not afraid of elections, reminding Liberman of his relatively small number of seats.

Liberman to Likud: Stop lying to the Israeli people

Yisrael Beytenu chief rejects claims he is to blame for stalled coalition talks. 'Accept our draft law and everything will fall into place.'