Avigdor Lieberman
Israel denies role in Hamas scientist’s killing in Malaysia
Middle East
April 23, 2018
Israel denies role in Hamas scientist’s killing in Malaysia
Israeli officials initially refused to comment on the shooting death on Saturday of Hamas scientist Fadi al-Batsh, but Defense Minister Avigdor…
Israel’s Lieberman blames Hamas over Gaza deaths
Middle East
April 22, 2018
Israel’s Lieberman blames Hamas over Gaza deaths
Israel’s defense minister said Saturday that Hamas leaders are the “only culprits” in continued bloodshed on the Gaza border, as…
Israel seeks to establish embassies in ‘moderate’ Arab countries: Israel Defense Minister
Middle East
January 31, 2018
Israel seeks to establish embassies in ‘moderate’ Arab countries: Israel Defense Minister
Israel seeks to open embassies in all ‘moderate’ Arab countries, Sputnik Russian news agency quoted Israel’s Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman…
Top Israeli general sees increased Iran spending on foreign wars
Middle East
January 2, 2018
Top Israeli general sees increased Iran spending on foreign wars
Iran spends hundreds of millions of dollars annually to help allies fighting elsewhere in the Middle East and this outlay…
Israel’s new defense minister backs two-state solution
Middle East
May 31, 2016
Israel’s new defense minister backs two-state solution
Israeli ultranationalist Avigdor Lieberman said he supports a two-state solution to the conflict with the Palestinians after he was sworn…
Israel’s new defense chief jokes about curbing his fiery nature
Middle East
May 26, 2016
Israel’s new defense chief jokes about curbing his fiery nature
In first remarks as Israel's designated defense minister, right-wing settler Avigdor Lieberman joked about his fiery reputation: "I have undergone…
Israel defense chief quits, warns of ‘extremist’ rise under Netanyahu
Middle East
May 20, 2016
Israel defense chief quits, warns of ‘extremist’ rise under Netanyahu
Israel's defense minister resigned on Friday, saying the nation was being taken over by "extremist and dangerous elements" after Prime…
Netanyahu pulls off coalition surprise to upend Israeli politics
Middle East
May 19, 2016
Netanyahu pulls off coalition surprise to upend Israeli politics
"He's a magician, he's a magician," the partisan crowd chanted as a beaming Benjamin Netanyahu strode into his party headquarters…
Israel’s Lieberman says won’t join new government
Middle East
May 4, 2015
Israel’s Lieberman says won’t join new government
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Monday he would not join the new coalition government being formed by Prime…
Israel says Assad forces behind Golan attack that killed boy
World
June 24, 2014
Israel says Assad forces behind Golan attack that killed boy
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Tuesday forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad were responsible for an attack…