Posts Tagged: avigdor lieberman
Israeli Politicians Express Concern Over Implications of Bolton Departure for US Iran Policy
Several prominent Israeli politicians weighed in on Wednesday on the ouster of US President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, John Bolton, expressing concern and trepidation...
Gantz: US-Israel Mutual Defense Pact Would Be Mistake
Israeli prime ministerial candidate Benny Gantz, a former IDF chief of staff, expressed opposition on Thursday to the idea of a US-Israel mutual defense pact,...
Following Border Violence, Israel’s Netanyahu Threatens Major Military Operation in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned of a possible broad military campaign against the Hamas terror group in Gaza, following days of escalating...
Three Scenarios for Israel’s Election Campaign
Election night drama usually ends in one victory speech and at least one gracious concession. In the hours after polls closed in Israel back on...
With Ehud Barak Back in Politics, New Poll Shows Israel’s Center-Left Bloc Could Eke Out Electoral Victory
Following Wednesday’s announcement by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak that he would return to politics as head of a new party, a poll showed...
Incendiary Balloons From Gaza Set Off Three Fires in Southern Israel
Three fires in southern Israel were started by incendiary balloons launched by Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday morning, mere hours after Israel...
Is This the Start of the Post-Netanyahu Era?
JNS.org - In an unprecedented move, the Knesset that was elected in April voted to dissolve itself this week. That means Israelis will have yet...
Israel Faces New Election After Netanyahu Misses Coalition Deadline
Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve parliament early on Thursday, paving the way for a new election after veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form...
Coalition Deal Still Eluding Netanyahu as Deadline to Form Government Looms
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scrambled to cobble together parliamentary support for a coalition on Wednesday, just hours ahead of a deadline to form a new...
Netanyahu Hours Away From Deadline for Forming Coalition Government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had until late Wednesday to form a new ruling coalition with a recalcitrant ally or face the possible end of a...
Likud Is Paying the Price for Ignoring Lieberman’s Electorate
JNS.org - The Israeli Knesset may call an early election this week in light of the ongoing spat between the Yisrael Beiteinu and Likud parties....
With Potential of New Elections Looming Amid Coalition Talks Crisis, Netanyahu Urges Lieberman to ‘Wake Up and Do the Right Thing’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a major crisis in ongoing coalition negotiations on Monday evening, calling on all parties, and especially Yisrael Beiteinu leader...
Bibi, King of Israel
Beginning in the early 1990’s, when I began hosting Israel’s then-Deputy Foreign Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Oxford, I was blown away by his passion for...
The Depths to Which the Oslo Process Has Driven Israel
In the 25 years since the signing of the Oslo Accords in September 1993, just one of the 10 reigning Israeli governments has completed its...
