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| December 19, 2013
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Liberman has a new friend, China’s Foreign Minister

The Chinese minister’s visit succeeded in strengthening bilateral ties by discussing business growth and encourage tourism with increased airline service.

By Ari Yashar

 

Amid signs of an emerging alliance between the two nations, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday, welcoming Wang’s first visit as another step in strengthening bilateral relations.

As part of the rapidly warming ties, the two agreed to upgrade the annual national dialogue between Israel and China to a more senior level.

Liberman in late November called on Israel to search for new allies amid tense relations with the US over the Iranian nuclear deal. Continue Reading »

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| November 30, 2013
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Minister Liberman: ‘Planning & Building Permits Aren’t Only For Jews’

Foreign Minister “This is not a social problem or a housing shortage, but rather a struggle over land…. there are those that intentionally try to steal that land and control it by force.”

By Ari Yashar, Arutz Sheva Staff

 

On Saturday night amid a “day of rage” in which mass protests opposed the “Prawer-Begin Plan” to organize illegal Bedouin settlement in the Negev, Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman (Likud-Beytenu) called the violent protests “serious albeit expected.”

At least 15 police officers were injured as over a thousand demonstrators threw stones and caused havoc in the Negev, while hundreds more protested in Haifa, Samaria and Gaza. Continue Reading »

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| November 21, 2013
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Israel’s Foreign Minister Liberman: Ties with US have Weakened

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman says Jerusalem needs to seek new allies that are not dependent on money from the Islamic world. 

By Gil Ronen

 

 

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman said Wednesday that Israel needs to seek allies other than Washington.

The hawkish, blunt-talking chief diplomat, who returned to office earlier this month after seeing off graft charges, spoke as major powers, including the United States, sought to seal a deal with Iran on its nuclear weapons program.

“The link between Israel and its main strategic partner the United States has weakened,” Liberman said.

“One can understand that,” he added. Continue Reading »

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| November 7, 2013
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Liberman to be Foreign Minister next week

 

Netanyahu congratulates Yisrael Beytenu leader on acquittal.

By LAHAV HARKOV

 

 

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman will be made foreign minister again next week, Knesset sources said after his acquittal from corruption Wednesday.

Avigdor Liberman - Photo: Marc Israel-Sellem/The Jerusalem Post

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

Liberman was expected to return to the job he held in the last Knesset, Foreign Minister, as soon as Monday, when he is set to be will be sworn in as a minister in the Knesset.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu welcomed Liberman back to the government, with other ministers following suit.

“I congratulate you on your unanimous acquittal and am glad you are returning to the Government of Israel so we can continue to work together for the good of the people of Israel,” Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said. Continue Reading »

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| August 21, 2013
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MK Liberman: Turkey’s PM Erdogan is Nazi propagandist

MK Avigdor Liberman reacts angrily to PM Erdogan’s decoration that Israel was behind  Morsi’s downfall in Egypt, saying the Turkish PM’s “hate & incitement” only proves he was right in opposing Jerusalem’s apology to Ankara over Mavi Marmara affair.

By HERB KEINON
 

 

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s hateful and incitement filled words against Israel is reminiscent of Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels, Yisrael Beytenu MK Avigdor Liberman said Wednesday.

Avigdor Liberman

Avigdor Liberman – Photo: reuters

Liberman, currently the head of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and former foreign minister, spurned the restraint demonstrated by the Prime Minister’s Office and the Foreign Ministry toward Erdogan’s charge Tuesday that  Israel was behind the downfall of deposed Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi.

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| June 10, 2013
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Liberman: Stop ‘pointless’ dialog with the EU. Time to cut them off

Former FM Liberman called the EU decision not to add Hezbollah to its list of terrorist organizations “hypocrisy incarnate”. The EU makes demands of Israel in relation to peace talks, but does nothing in return.

By LAHAV HARKOV, HERB KEINON

 

 

Israel should not continue to let the European Union get involved in diplomatic affairs, Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman Avigdor Liberman said Monday after sending a sharply-worded letter to EU Foreign Policy chief Catherine Ashton urging her to include Hezbollah in the EU list of terrorist groups.

Former foreign minister Avigdor Liberman - Photo Marc Israel Sellem,The Jerusalem Post

Former foreign minister Avigdor Liberman – Photo: Marc Israel Sellem,The Jerusalem Post

Speaking at a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting, Liberman called the EU decision not to add Hezbollah to its list of terrorist organizations “hypocrisy incarnate,” which would “make the EU irrelevant, as far as we’re concerned, when it comes to dealing with the region.”

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| May 6, 2013
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Legislation committee approves Yisrael Beytenu’s electoral-reform bill

The Knesset’s legislation committee approved a bill seeking to raise election threshold and limit no-confidence motions against gov’t.

By LAHAV HARKOV

 

 

 

The Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved a controversial Yisrael Beytenu electoral reform bill Monday.

Former foreign minister Avigdor Liberman at press conference, March 18, 2013

Former foreign minister Avigdor Liberman – Photo: Marc Israel Sellem/The Jerusalem Post

The legislation proposed by Knesset Law, Constitution and Justice Committee chairman David Rotem (Yisrael Beytenu) would increase the election threshold to four percent, limit the number of ministers including the prime minister to 19 and deputy ministers to four.

In addition, the bill would require no-confidence motions to be submitted by at least 61 MKs and to include an alternative candidate for prime minister.

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| March 17, 2013
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Former FM: IDF should open fire on rock-throwers

Former FM Liberman urges IDF to make appropriate changes to military rules of engagement, claiming “only this kind of change will stop targeting of citizens.” Too many civilians seriously hospitalized or killed by stone throwers.

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Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman urged incoming Defense Minister, Moshe Ya’alon, on Sunday to change the IDF’s rules of engagement to instruct soldiers to open fire at “rock-throwing terrorists.”

Bus damaged by stones on Route 5 near Ariel, March 14

Bus damaged by stones on Route 5 near Ariel, March 14 – Photo: Channel 10

Liberman asserted that “rock-throwing [should] be treated like shooting using firearms,” adding that “only this kind of change will stop civilians and soldiers from being targeted by Arab rioters and prevent disasters.”

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| January 18, 2013
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Israel hints at ‘letter of regret’ to Turkey over ‘Marmara Fiasco’

 

Ayalon tells Turkey’s ‘Hürriyet’ that Israel may attempt to smooth relations by using diplomatic language; FM Liberman advocates “expression of regret.”

By JPOST.COM STAFF, REUTERS

 

Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon told Turkish daily Hürriyet on Thursday that Israel may use diplomatic language inspired by the letter sent by Washington to Islamabad over the killing of 24 Pakistani soldiers in order end the impasse with Ankara.

Danny Ayalon“I see some kind of improvement and opportunities,” Ayalon was quoted as saying, citing the “American-Pakistani formula” as an idea to renegotiate relations.

“Remember, recently there were 24 Pakistani soldiers killed by mistake by American forces, and the Americans sent a letter that was accepted in Pakistan.

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| December 26, 2012
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Tzipi Livni reportedly has her sights on Foreign Ministry

Former Foreign Minister Liberman was questioned yesterday for 40 minutes by police.

Report says representatives for Livni and the PM are in talks over Foreign Ministry position.

 

Former foreign minister Tzipi Livni has her sights set on returning to her former post, and has already sent messengers twice to speak to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s confidants about joining forces in the coalition he is expected to form following the upcoming election, Israel Radio diplomatic analyst Chico Menashe reported on Tuesday.

Binyamin Netanyahu and Tzipi Livni - Photo: Reuters

Binyamin Netanyahu and Tzipi Livni – Photo: Reuters

The report came amid increasing indications that Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman would not be able to be a minister for the foreseeable future due to the ongoing legal investigation against him. Continue Reading »

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| October 25, 2012
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FM Liberman meets EU Foreign Affairs Representative Catherine Ashton

Israel’s FM Liberman thanked the High Representative for the EU decision regarding sanctions on Iran & expressed his gratitude on the ACAA agreement.

 

By the Foreign Minister’s Press Adviser

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman met on Wednesday (24 October) in the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Baroness Catherine Ashton.

In the meeting, the two discussed relations between Israel and the European Union, as well as events in the region. Foreign Minister Liberman thanked the High Representative for the EU decision regarding sanctions on Iran. Continue Reading »

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| September 30, 2012
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Barak tells Liberman: If Abbas falls, Hamas will take over West Bank

Defense minister Barak denounces Liberman’s attacks on Abbas, warns of Hamas taking control of West Bank if Abbas’ PA collapses.

By YAAKOV LAPPIN, JPOST.COM STAFF

 

Defense Minister Ehud Barak over the weekend denounced Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman’s call for the ouster from office of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, claiming that if the PA regime were to lose influence, then the West Bank would come under Hamas control.

DEFENSE MINISTER Ehud Barak - Photo: REUTERS

DEFENSE MINISTER Ehud Barak – Photo: REUTERS

Speaking to associates, Barak said, “Liberman’s comments on the Palestinian Authority and its head do not represent the policy of the Israeli government policy, and harm Israel’s interests. Continue Reading »

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| September 2, 2012
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Both Liberman & Abbas call on the Hague to try the other

Israel’s Foreign Minister says Abbas should be tried for supporting terror. Ramallah accuses Liberman of advocating the assassination of PA president.

By HERB KEINON

 

 

The war of words between Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas reached new heights over the weekend with representatives from each side saying the other should be charged with war crimes at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

Avigdor Lieberman - Photo: Ariel Jerozolimski

Avigdor Lieberman – Photo: Ariel Jerozolimski

On Friday, the PA charged that Liberman’s recent statements calling for Abbas’s ouster constitute incitement and said that he should be prosecuted in international courts for extremism.

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| June 27, 2012
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Liberman on Iranian VP: Hitler also said crazy things

FM says Iranian regime is composed of anti-Semitic fanatics who seek the destruction of Israel after Iranian VP Rahimi blames Jews for controlling int’l drug trade at UN-sponsored conference in Tehran.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

 

 

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman on Wednesday condemned Iranian first  Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi for a speech he gave at a UN conference in Tehran on Tuesday in which he blamed Jews for controlling the international drugtrade.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman - Photo: Ronen Zvulun / Reuters

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman - Photo: Ronen Zvulun / Reuters

“Hitler also said crazy things and succeeded in carrying out his plan,” Liberman stated, adding that the world has not yet fully come to understand the danger that Iran poses. Continue Reading »

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| March 4, 2012
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Liberman: World must intervene in Syria

FM decries “killing you only see in Hollywood”; ‘Washington Post’ quotes US officials as saying Iran aiding Assad.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman - By REUTERS/Uriel Sinai

The international community must intervene to end the massacres in Syria, Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman said Sunday in an interview with Army Radio.

“These sights of killing, you only see in Hollywood – we must put and end to this immediately,” Liberman said. “In this case we must leave political calculations aside,” Liberman said. “We are humans first, before we are politicians, leaders, commentators and journalists. What is happening there in the 21st century is intolerable, and we must help.” Continue Reading »

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