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Avigdor Lieberman

Coalition Impasse Continues in Israel as Lieberman Refuses to Join
Five right-wing parties in the Knesset decided to form a minority government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to local news reports Friday, Anadolu reports. Representatives from the parties gathered to discuss the formation of a coalition […]

Lieberman Likely to Be Renamed Defense Minister amid Coalition Impasse
Far-right party Yisrael Beiteinu’s Avigdor Lieberman is expected to be renamed as Defense Minister, ending weeks of deadlock in talks to form a new ruling coalition in Israel. According to local media, Prime Minister Benjamin […]

Netanyahu Could Form Minority amid Coalition Impasse
Recently re-elected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering forming a minority government, an unprecedented move in Israeli politics. Since Israel’s general election on 9 April, Netanyahu has been engaged in coalition talks with a number of right-wing political […]

Israel’s Common Denominator: Why Israel Will Continue to Bomb Gaza
By Ramzy Baroud On May 4, Israel launched a series of deadly airstrikes on the besieged Gaza Strip, prompting a response from various resistance groups. At least 25 Palestinians were killed and nearly 200 people wounded […]

Netanyahu Receives Two-Week Extension to Form Government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received extra time on Monday to form a new government, Israel’s president announced, granting the right-wing leader a two-week extension until May 29, reports Reuters. In office for a decade, Netanyahu won a record fifth […]

Israeli Ministers Bennett, Shaked Call for More Bombs on Gaza (VIDEOS)
Israel’s Education Minister Naftali Bennett and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked have called for the bombardment of the Gaza Strip to be intensified after a night of heavy air strikes on the territory. The duo – […]

Israeli Opposition Calls for Netanyahu to Resign
Israeli opposition factions have called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign after he was indicted in three corruption cases, Quds Press reported yesterday. Head of the Blue and White Party Benny Gantz said: “Netanyahu, I am called […]

Lieberman: Next Confrontation with Gaza Must Be the Last
Former Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman yesterday warned that the next confrontation with the Gaza Strip must be the last. Lieberman said: “For nearly a year, since the [Great March of Return] started along the […]

Israel Suspends Qatar Fund Transfer to Gaza
Israel suspended a funds transfer from Qatar to Palestinian employees in the besieged Gaza Strip, Israeli TV Channel 20 reported today. According to the Israeli TV, the government claims that freezing the payment came in response to […]

Report: Israel Gears up for Large-Scale War in Syria
Russia’s Nezavisimaya Gazeta said that Israel is preparing for a comprehensive war on Syria following the US’ withdrawal from the country. The newspaper said that the decision of US President Donald Trump to withdraw American […]

Israel to Hold Early Elections in April
The Israeli government decided on Monday to hold early elections in April with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu struggling to keep together a one-seat majority in parliament, as he also faces potential corruption charges in the […]

Israeli Ministers Protest against Their Own Government (VIDEO)
Israeli ministers yesterday took part in anti-government protests held in front of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office in Jerusalem, Arab48 reported. The action was organized by Jewish settlers to protest against the increasing number of […]

Israeli Minister: Coalition is ‘Flimsy’, Elections Are ‘Closer’
Israeli Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, head of the Kulanu party, said today that with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government looking “flimsy”, elections were “closer”. After former defense minister Avigdor Lieberman resigned his position and […]

Lieberman Angry $15m Qatar Aid to Be Sent to Gaza
Former Israeli defense minister Avigdor Lieberman has said that he does not approve of the extra $15 million being paid in aid to Gaza by Qatar, Al-Wattan Voice reported yesterday. Lieberman, along with members from […]

Netanyahu’s Ceasefire is Meant to Keep Gaza Imprisoned
By Jonathan Cook Palestinians in Gaza should have been able to breathe a sigh of relief last week, as precarious ceasefire talks survived a two-day-long, heavy exchange of strikes that threatened to unleash yet another […]

Netanyahu Says Early Election Must Be Avoided (VIDEO)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday he wanted his government to fulfill its term, putting the onus of triggering an expected early election on to a coalition partner. Netanyahu has faced calls from […]

Israeli Coalition Likely to Fall as MKs Veto Bennett Appointment
Israel’s ruling coalition looks likely to crumble as key ministers veto the appointment of Naftali Bennett as defense minister. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly told a meeting of key cabinet ministers yesterday that he […]

Massive Protests Set Off against Gaza Ceasefire in Tel Aviv (VIDEOS)
Hundreds of Israelis from Israeli communities surrounding the besieged Gaza Strip, participated in a protest in Tel Aviv, in central Israel, on Thursday, against “a weak reaction” on the part of the Israeli government after […]

Hamas Celebrates Lieberman Resignation as ‘Political Victory’ (VIDEO)
Hamas has described the resignation of Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman as a “political victory for Gaza” amid threats to an uneasy ceasefire. The Palestinian group’s spokesman, Sami Abu Zuhri, said on Wednesday that Lieberman’s […]

Israel: Defence Minister Lieberman Resigns over Gaza Ceasefire
Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced on Wednesday that he was resigning from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in protest against a Gaza truce. MORE: Gaza ceasefire was Israeli 'capitulation to terror' – Lieberman https://t.co/6YGRtTzsMV […]

Lieberman Agrees to Return Body of Slain Palestinian
The Israeli Minister of Defense, Avigdor Lieberman, agreed, on Thursday, on returning the body of a Palestinian, who was killed by Israeli forces last month, to his family for burial. Hebrew-language news sites reported that […]

Lieberman Orders Construction in Central Hebron
Israel’s Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman has ordered that an apartment block is constructed on top of the central market in Hebron (Al-Khalil) in the occupied West Bank. The apartments will be built in the Avraham […]

Israel Resumes Fuel Shipments to Gaza
Israel allowed the entry of fuel shipments, including Qatar-funded fuel, into the blockaded Gaza Strip yesterday, according to a Palestinian official. “Qatar-funded fuel trucks began to enter Gaza today,” the official, who works on the […]

Netanyahu Threatens ‘Very Painful Blows’ against Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday warned that Israel would strike Gaza with “very powerful blows” if the Great March of Return protests were not brought to an end. Speaking at the weekly cabinet meeting, […]

Israel Orders Immediate Halt of Fuel Deliveries to Gaza
Israel’s Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman has ordered an immediate halt to fuel deliveries headed to the besieged Gaza Strip in response to what he said were attacks against Israeli soldiers and civilians, his office announced […]

Israeli Minister Bennett Wants ‘Shoot to Kill’ Policy in Gaza
Israeli’s Education Minister Naftali Bennett said yesterday that he would impose a “shoot to kill” policy in Gaza, including against Palestinian children. Bennett says IDF should shoot to kill Gazans who cross border https://t.co/cEi5uqQ195 pic.twitter.com/cHrwbtb9Dg […]

Israel to Reduce Gaza Fishing Zone by One-Third
Israel has announced further reductions of the Gaza Strip’s fishing zone, stating it was in response to the weekly protests near the fence east of the coastal enclave. Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman’s office said […]

Bennett: Lieberman Is Weak for Negotiating with Gaza
Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett, head of Jewish Home Party, yesterday accused Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman of “weakness” for engaging in ceasefire talks with the Palestinian resistance in Gaza, Ynet News reported. Ynet News reported […]

Lieberman Incites against Arabs in Israel
Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman yesterday openly incited against Palestinians living in Israel saying they constitute the main problem to Israel’s security. Lieberman said: “I do not care about the Palestinian state, what matters to […]

Israeli Court Orders Demolition of Khan Al-Ahmar Village (VIDEO)
The Israeli High Court of Justice today gave the green light for the demolition of Khan Al-Ahmar, denying a petition filed by its residents. A Bedouin village situated east of Jerusalem in the occupied West […]