Avigdor Lieberman

• Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu gives up foreign minister role

  In addition to the premiership, Netanyahu still holds the defense portfolio and is also health minister.

  Politics

  Feb 17, 2019
  
• Netanyahu shifts Israel further right, appoints ultranationalist defence minister

  The development caps a tumultuous political week that began with Netanyahu negotiating with the moderate Labor Party against a backdrop of international pressure to relaunch peace efforts with the Palestinians.

  World

  May 25, 2016
  
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• In tied Israeli election, Netanyahu’s secures shot at 4th term as PM

  Israel's parliament election ended in a deadlock, according to TV exit polls, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to hold the advantage ahead of coalition talks.

  World

  Mar 17, 2015
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• Israel targets Hamas sites amid suggestion of reoccupying Gaza Strip

  Israel pulled out of the Gaza Strip in 2005, but continues to control access to the territory; there has been little support for its reoccupation.

  World

  Jun 29, 2014