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| May 2, 2013
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Ayalon: Testimony against Lieberman not revenge.

Ex-deputy FM Ayalon testifies against his ex-boss Avigdor Lieberman in ‘ambassador affair’ case  saying Lieberman pushed Ben Aryeh’s appointment for Latvia ambassadorship

By Aviel Magnezi

Former Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon testified on Thursday against former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, in the latter’s trial on charges of fraud and breach of trust in the “ambassador affair.”

(צילום: אוהד צויגנברג)

Ayalon, Lieberman at court’s entrance – Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg

Ayalon is the only witness who claims Lieberman actively promoted former ambassador Zeev Ben Aryeh for the Latvia ambassador post.

In his testimony, Ayalon recalled his meeting with Lieberman before the appointment committee’s meeting which appointed Ben Aryeh: “I was in his office, we discussed political matters and by the end of the talk he told me that Ben Aryeh must be appointed to the Riga post.” Continue Reading »

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| March 22, 2013
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MK Lieberman Objects to Netanyahu’s Apology to Turkey

Netanyahu’s apology to Turkish PM Erdoğan ‘harms IDF soldiers’ motivation & strengthens the radical elements in the region’ says former Foreign Minister.

By Elad Benari, Canada

 

Yisrael Beytenu chairman MK Avigdor Lieberman blasted Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Friday, over Netanyahu’s apology to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Earlier, Netanyahu spoke on the phone with to his Turkish counterpart and apologized for the deaths of nine Turks in a 2010 raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla.

In response, Lieberman said in a statement, “Anyone who saw the photos taken on the Mavi Marmara understands beyond any doubt that IDF soldiers acted in self-defense against the activists of the IHH organization, which is recognized as a terrorist organization in Europe. Continue Reading »

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| March 18, 2013
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Lieberman says Yisrael Beiteinu will oppose any settlement freeze

Prior to Obama’s visit, Yisrael Beiteinu chairmain says Israel-Palestinian conflict can’t be solved and stressed that his party will oppose any type of construction freeze.

By Moran Azulay

 

Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman said he does not believe the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can be solved and rejected any possible freeze in settlement construction.

“After seeing no result following the 10-month freeze I said I would oppose any freeze inside or outside the (major settlement) blocs,” Lieberman said. “We are willing to make gestures but they cannot be one-sided. Yisrael Beiteinu will fiercely oppose any attempt to resume the freeze.”

Lieberman acknowledged that this stance will inevitably create frictions within the coalition. Continue Reading »

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| March 6, 2013
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Lieberman: Defense Committee Hearings Closed to Media

 

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz appeared before the Knesset Foreign Affairs & Defense Committee, and in line with a new policy, no information was passed to media on what was said.

Gideon Allon

 

The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee decided on Tuesday to impose a blackout on an appearance of Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz before the committee, even though Gantz’s statements contained no secret information, according to people who were present.

The head of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Avigdor Lieberman approved the decision to bar the media from reporting on some of the committee’s meetings.

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| February 17, 2013
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Ex-FM Lieberman’s trial to begin

3 judge panel to preside over Yisrael Beiteinu chief’s fraud trial.

State prosecutor will also pursue a moral turpitude conviction, that may bar him from politics for 7 years.

Lieberman pleaded ‘not guilty’ on all charges.

Aviel Magnezi

 

Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman and former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman‘s trial began Sunday at the Jerusalem District Court.

Israel's previous Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman

Israel’s previous Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman

The former minister faces fraud and breach of trust charges over his alleged involvement in the promotion of former Israeli Ambassador to Belarus Zeev Ben Aryeh within the Diplomatic Corps – to the post of ambassador to Latvia. Continue Reading »

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| February 10, 2013
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Lieberman: Yair Lapid won’t be Foreign Minister

Yisrael Beytenu head says former deputy FM Ayalon “changed his views by 180 degrees.”

By Gil Ronen

 

Former foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman accused his former deputy, Danny Ayalon, of a lack of integrity, in a Saturday television interview. Ayalon said earlier in the day that the Foreign Ministry under Lieberman “speaks loudly and carries a mini carrot.”

Until Ayalon learned that he was excluded from the Yisrael Beytenu list for the next Knesset, Lieberman told Channel 2, “he had only praise for his superior, Avigdor Lieberman. In the course of one day, after he was not included in the Knesset list, he says exactly the opposite. Continue Reading »

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| February 9, 2013
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Israel Speaks Loudly & Carries a Mini Carrot, According to Ayalon

Outgoing deputy FM said he doesn’t know why Avigdor Lieberman dismissed him from his position.

By Gil Ronen

 

Former deputy foreign minister Danny Ayalon said Saturday that he does not know why former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman dismissed him from his position in the Foreign Ministry.

Former deputy foreign minister Danny AyalonWhen asked why Lieberman does not like him, Ayalon replied: “I don’t know. I was collegial toward Lieberman. He did not explain to me why he fired me but he should at least have given explanations to the party and to supporters.

“In the last four years,” Ayalon said at a live interview panel event in Holon. Continue Reading »

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| February 1, 2013
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Lieberman: UNHRC Baseless Report Belongs in Garbage Heap of History

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Lieberman: “The UN Human Rights Council once again proved today that there is no connection between its name and its nature,”

By Elad Benari

 

Yisrael Beytenu chairman, former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman,on Thursday evening launched a scathing attack on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) which said earlier that Israel must withdraw all of its citizens from the regions of Judea and Samaria.

Avigdor Lieberman

Avigdor Lieberman – Photo: Hezki Ezra

“The UN Human Rights Council once again proved today that there is no connection between its name and its nature,” said Lieberman, noting that the UNHRC does not show any interest in the ongoing mass murders in Syria. Continue Reading »

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| January 25, 2013
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PM offers Lapid Foreign Ministry or Treasury portfolios

According to sources, PM Netanyahu offers Yesh Atid chairman foreign or finance cabinet posts. Analysts believe Lapid is in fact keener on Ministry of Construction & Housing or the Ministry of the Interior portfolios

Ynet reporters

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid a choice between the foreign affairs or finance portfolios, sources close to the two said.

The two met at the prime minister’s residence on Thursday away from the public eye in a meeting that kicked off the coalition negotiations.

In a post on his Facebook page, Lapid said in response: “What’s happening now is neither a coalition negotiation nor the beginning of one. Continue Reading »

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| December 30, 2012
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Avigdor Lieberman, Former Foreign Minister Indicted Today

State files fraud, breach of trust charges this morning against Yisrael Beiteinu chairman and amended the indictment to pursue a moral turpitude conviction.

Lieberman: The Truth will come out in court.

By Aviel Magnezi

 

Case No. 57926/12/12– The State vs. Avigdor Lieberman: Former Foreign Minister and Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman was officially indicted Sunday for fraud and breach of trust.

Avigdor Lieberman – Photo: Reuters

The State filed the charges with the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court. The Prosecution will pursue a moral turpitude conviction as well, which – if applied – will make it virtually impossible for Lieberman to run for public office. Continue Reading »

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| December 28, 2012
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Lieberman on Abbas’ Repeated Threats: Please Quit, We Can’t Wait

Lieberman welcomes Abbas’ threat to step down. “We congratulate [Abbas] for reaching the correct conclusion”

By Maayana Miskin

 

Yisrael Beiteinu head Avigdor Lieberman, until recently the Foreign Minister, reacted with joy Friday as Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas threatened to quit if negotiations do not resume. Abbas has refused to negotiate in absence of several Israeli concessions, including a complete freeze on construction east of the 1949 armistice line.
According to Lieberman, Israel “can’t wait” for Abbas to follow through on his threat.

“We congratulate Abu Mazen [Abbas] for reaching the correct conclusion, that only his leave from the PA leadership will allow the diplomatic process to resume,” Lieberman said.

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| December 14, 2012
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Israel’s Foreign Minister Lieberman Resigns

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman, decides to step down as FM & deputy PM, following decision to charge him with ‘breach of trust’

Lieberman says he wants to focus on clearing his name. Move unlikely to affect his election bid.

Attila Somfalvi

 

Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced Friday that he has decided to resign from office following the breach of trust indictment pending against him.

ליברמן אתמול (צילום: AP)

Putting the matter to rest. Lieberman – Photo: AP

Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein announced the decision to indict Lieberman on Thursday, in a case involveing the promotion of former Israeli ambassador to Belarus Ze’ev Ben Aryeh. Continue Reading »

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| December 13, 2012
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State: Lieberman charged with breach of trust & fraud charges

AG Weinstein announced corruption case against Lieberman dropped.

Instead, Foreign Minister will be charged with fraud and breach of trust for promoting former ambassador to Belarus who tipped him off about investigation.

By Aviel Magnezi

 

Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein on Thursday announced his decision to charge Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman with fraud and breach of trust for working to promote former Israeli ambassador to Belarus Ze’ev Ben Aryeh without disclosing the fact that Ben Aryeh had illegally leaked information about an investigation against him. However, the attorney general said a more serious corruption case against Lieberman has been closed.

FM Lieberman – Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg

The announcement comes just weeks before a Jan. Continue Reading »

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| December 12, 2012
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Israeli FM: Europe doesn’t care if Israel is destroyed

 

Europe remains silent on Palestinian violations because many of it leaders  agree with the long-term goals of Hamas.

“As far as they’re concerned, the destruction of Israel is a matter of course,” said Lieberman.

By Israel Today Staff

 

Israel this week expressed deep disappointment after the European Union condemned the building of new homes for Jews in Judea and Samaria (the so-called “West Bank”) as the main obstacle to peace.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman

In an official response to the EU statement, Israel’s Foreign Ministry noted that “settlement activity” had never before hindered the peace process, and that the true obstacle to peace is the Arabs’ ongoing refusal to recognize Israel’s right to exist. Continue Reading »

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| December 11, 2012
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Lieberman: Abbas won’t see transfer of PA tax funds for at least 4 months

FM says PA won’t see ‘one red cent’ of tax revenues, & repeats threats to ‘bring down Hamas’, at an Yisrael Beitenu Hanukkah event.

Lieberman says some EU foreign ministers ‘take Israel’s destruction for granted.’

 

Israel’s Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Tuesday evening that “the Palestinians won’t see one red cent” of the tax revenues that Israel collects on their behalf for at least the next four months.

Avigdor Lieberman at an election convention - Olivier Fitoussi - December 4, 2012.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman speaking at an election convention in Jerusalem, December 4, 2012. – Photo by Olivier Fitoussi

 

Lieberman’s remarks, made during a Hanukkah candle-lighting event for his party, Yisrael Beitenu in Tel Aviv, were in reference to Israel confiscating some NIS 460 million in tax revenues collected for the Palestinian Authority in November, in order to offset the PA’s debt to Israel’s Electric Corporation.  Continue Reading »

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