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| March 4, 2015
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Liberman Interview: All options on table to stop a nuclear Iran

WATCH: In J’lem Post interview, Avigdor Liberman talks about the Israeli elections, foreign policy, and Netanyahu’s speech in Congress.

By STEVE LINDE

 

Key decisions on countering Iran’s nuclear program must be made in Jerusalem, Foreign Minister and Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman declared on Wednesday.

In an interview with The Jerusalem Post Election Arena at the Herzliya Studios, Liberman praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress on Tuesday, but said “crucial decisions” needed to be taken by this government or the next.
“It was a very important speech in Washington, but what is more important is to take decisions in Jerusalem,” Liberman said. Continue Reading »

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| February 5, 2015
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Israel FM Liberman lauds Jordan’s King Abdullah for ‘decisive response’ to pilot’s execution by ISIS

Foreign Minister Liberman says Jordan demonstrated appropriate response by executing Islamic terrorists after inhumane murder of Kingdom’s pilot: “Terror cannot be defeated with words & declarations.”

By JPOST.COM STAFF

 

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman on Wednesday sent his condolences to Jordanian King Abdullah after a pilot from the Hashemite Kingdom was burned alive and killed by Islamic State terrorists the previous day.

Jordan’s King Abdullah in an army uniform taken from the King’s Facebook account after he swore to increase war against ISIS.

“The citizens of Israel, who have been dealing with cruel terror of every kind for 66 years, identify with [Jordan’s] pain and support the harsh and decisive Jordanian response to the event,” he said after Jordan executed two terrorists in response to the incident.

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| August 6, 2014
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FM Liberman: UN ‘Waits for Israel to Do Its Job’ by Not Adhering to Own Principles

Israel’s Foreign Minister slams UN’s moral hypocrisy, says the int’l body should be fighting Hamas’ terror attacks instead of waiting for Israel to do so, then condemn them.

By Tova Dvorin

 

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman (Yisrael Beytenu) issued sharp criticism against the United Nations on Wednesday, after Secretary General Ban Ki Moon accused Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza.

Liberman said that before criticizing Israel for unintentional damage to UN facilities during a self-defense operation, UN leaders should ensure that UN facilities will not serve the prime purpose of storing and launching missiles at Israeli civilians – and for incitement, which is strengthening and encouraging terrorism. Continue Reading »

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| June 21, 2014
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Report: Israel FM moves to expel UN envoy for attempts to aid & abet Hamas

If FM Liberman has his way, the UN’s special coordinator for the Middle East peace process Robert Serry, will be declared persona non grata by the Israeli gov’t.

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Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman is intent on expelling the United Nations special envoy to the Middle East, Robert Serry, after authorities learned that he sought to transfer tens of millions of dollars in aid to Hamas, Channel 2 reported on Saturday.

Avigdor Lieberman.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman – Photo: Olivier Fitoussi

If Liberman has his way, Serry, the Dutch diplomat whose official title is United Nations special coordinator for the Middle East peace process, will be declared by the Israeli government as persona non grata. Continue Reading »

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| June 13, 2014
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Israel-Rwanda: Historic Trade Pact Signed

Africa pulled closer to Israel as Foreign Minister Liberman improves business ties with his diplomatic sprint through the continent.

By Moshe Cohen

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman was in the swing of his African diplomatic tour on Wednesday, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with his Rwandan counterpart Louise Mushikiwabo to establish bilateral consultations.

Along with the MoU, Liberman inaugurated the Israel-Rwanda joint economic seminar, which will facilitate business ties between the two nations. The event was held with the participation of 200 business people from Israel and Rwanda.

“I see great importance to investment in Africa, in the humanitarian, economic and political spheres,” said Liberman. Continue Reading »

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| May 23, 2014
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Vatican Official: Pope Francis I Will Demand ‘Sovereign Palestine’

The Vatican’s Secretary of State says Pope Francis plans to talk about the ‘Palestinian right to a sovereign, independent homeland’ during his visit to Israel.

By Ari Yashar

 

The Vatican’s Secretary of State made a dramatic revelation ahead of Pope Francis’s visit to Israel next Sunday and Monday, declaring that the pope will talk about the “Palestinian people’s right to have a homeland, sovereign and independent.”

Vatican Sec'y of State Pietro Parolin

Vatican Sec’y of State Pietro Parolin – Reuters

Cardinal Pietro Parolin holds a role in the Vatican City State, located in the Italian capital of Rome, equivalent to that of a prime minister. Continue Reading »

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| May 6, 2014
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Liberman: ‘We offer our hand in peace – but we’ll cut off the hand that threatens us’

 

Israel’s Foreign Minister Liberman spoke at Remembrance Day ceremony Monday, emphasized Israel’s commitment to peace and security.

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Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman addressed the Remembrance Day ceremony in Kiryat Gat on Monday where he stated that the Jewish people are “a peace-seeking nation” but also said that, “We extend our hands in peace, but we will cut off every hand that threatens us.”

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Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman – Photo: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST

The foreign minister told listeners that regarding recent peace efforts with the Palestinians, “Special efforts were made by successive Israeli governments who were willing to make concessions to attain this goal, but when there is no willingness on the other side this becomes a virtually impossible task.”

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| April 13, 2014
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Liberman: 3rd time Palestinians derail impending agreement at last minute

 

Foreign Minister Liberman points out Palestinian request to join 15 int’l treaties to Arafat’s sneaking out at Camp David in 2002 (during Ehud Barak’s term) and Abbas not signing deal at Annapolis Conference in 2008 (during Ehud Olmert’s term).

By HERB KEINON
 

 

The Palestinians are repeating a pattern they have demonstrated in the past of getting cold feet at the last minute before an agreement is about to be signed, Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman told foreign ambassadors on Sunday.

Avigdor Lieberman.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman – Photo: Olivier Fitoussi

“What happened last week, is that we were very close to accomplish the package deal with the Palestinians,” Liberman said, referring to the deal on the table — that included the US release of Jonathan Pollard — that was designed to keep the negotiations going past the April 29 deadline. Continue Reading »

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| April 3, 2014
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Israel’s FM Liberman says Palestinian move to UN was big mistake

 

Israeli Foreign Minister defends Sec. of St. Kerry, praises his tireless attempts at bringing about an agreement with the Palestinians.

By GIL HOFFMAN

 

 

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman continued his recent efforts to play the role of the “responsible adult” in Israel’s conflict with the Palestinians on Wednesday when he advised Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to continue negotiations rather than turn to the UN.

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman.

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman. – Photo: REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Speaking to a hall packed with Yisrael Beytenu activists in Jerusalem, Liberman said Israel should not run after the Palestinians if they do not want to negotiate.

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| March 6, 2014
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Liberman tells Abbas: Israel refuses to accept conditions to continue talks

 

Foreign Minister Liberman says of the Palestinian Authority “Those who want to set conditions should look for other partners.”

By HERB KEINON

 

 

Israel will not accept any conditions for a continuation of talks with the Palestinians, foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman said Wednesday, rejecting new Palestinian demands that Israel freeze settlement construction and release more Palestinian prisoners in order to continue negotiations past their late April deadline.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman – Photo: Marc Israel Sellem/The Jerusalem Post

“There will be no conditions,” Liberman said Wednesday at a meeting in Tel Aviv of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Israel.

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| February 12, 2014
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Israel’s Foreign Minister Liberman: ‘Israel’s isolation is being greatly exaggerated’

 

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman announced Israel’s new membership in 2 int’l groups, a UN group known as JUSCANZ and also gained observer status in the Pacific Alliance in Latin America.

By HERB KEINON, NIV ELIS

 

 

Reports of Israel’s international “isolation” have been greatly exaggerated, Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman said Tuesday, announcing Israel’s new membership in two international groupings.

OVERVIEW OF the Human Rights Council at the UNHRC – UN Photo/Pierre Albouy

“Next time you hear reports of diplomatic isolation or a wave of boycotts threatening Israel, know that the reality is very different,” he wrote on his Facebook page, announcing Israel’s membership in a UN grouping known as JUSCANZ and the observer status it gained in the Pacific Alliance in Latin America. Continue Reading »

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| January 17, 2014
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Israeli Daily: PM Netanyahu Supports Liberman’s Plan for Land Swaps

Maariv daily cites “senior Likud sources” in Friday’s paper claiming Prime Minister Netanyahu supports FM Liberman’s population swap plan.

By Tova Dvorin

 

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu supports Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman’s land swap plan, according to a Maariv report Friday.

The swap, which Israel reportedly offered the US in talks in December, refers to the area known as the Triangle in east-central Israel. The area includes the cities of Tayibe and Tira, in which about 300,000 Arabs live

Israeli Arabs in those areas would become citizens of a Palestinian state, according to the proposal.  In return for the area ceded, Israel will get to keep settlement blocs in Judea and Samaria. Continue Reading »

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| January 8, 2014
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Liberman quips: Suddenly Herzl has become Israeli Arabs’ ‘national hero’

FM Liberman in reference to moving Israel’s border: There is no reason why Israeli Arabs (living on border with PA territory) “should not join their brethren under full Palestinian sovereignty and become citizens of the future Palestinian state that they want so badly.”

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Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman questioned the loyalty of some Israeli Arabs to the State of Israel on Wednesday in response to criticism over his recent statement about a possible future peace agreement with the Palestinians.

Avigdor Lieberman.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman – Photo: Olivier Fitoussi

Liberman said his party would only support a peace treaty if there were territory and population transfers of Israeli Arabs into a future Palestinian state. Continue Reading »

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| January 5, 2014
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FM Liberman: No agreement with Palestinians without land & population swaps

 

Israel’s Foreign Minister says, “Nobody will be expelled from their homes or dispossessed of his possessions.”

By HERB KEINON
 

 

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman said Sunday that the only agreement with the Palestinians he will support will be one where there is an exchange of populations, and not only territory.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman. – Photo: Marc Israel Sellem/The Jerusalem Post

Speaking at an annual meeting of Israel’s ambassadors abroad at the Foreign Ministry, Liberman said he was referring specifically to re-routing the border so that Wadi Ara and the Little Triangle will be a part of a future Palestinian state. Continue Reading »

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| January 5, 2014
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Liberman: Israel’s Future Border with Palestine to be ‘Near Highway 6’

FM Liberman supports agreement, but asks how the future Palestinian state will accommodate it’s 3 million new Arab residents from the refugee camps.

By Maayana Miskin

 

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman spoke in favor of Israel-Palestinian Authority diplomacy on Sunday, while rejecting some of the PA’s key demands.

Liberman began by thanking United States Secretary of State John Kerry for his efforts to push a deal. “I want to express genuine appreciation for Kerry’s efforts, and for his stance regarding security in particular,” he said.

“Any alternative proposal that Israel gets from the international community will be worse than what Kerry offered,” he argued. Continue Reading »

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