Avigdor Lieberman
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL - APRIL 25: Former Israeli foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman (2R) arrives to the magistrate court for the continuation of his trial on April 25, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Concerning incidents which took place more than a decade ago, Lieberman is accused of trying to advance the career of a former diplomat who relayed information to him about a since closed criminal investigation into his business dealings. Lieberman pleaded not guilty on all counts, expressing confidence that he will be cleared of all charges so that he may resume his role as Foreign Minister.
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And conducting the whole shebang is no other than Avigdor Lieberman, who cannot even function as minister due to an ongoing trial.
We're not too happy about the referendum law
I wish to congratulate my friend Yair Lapid for his display of leadership and resolve, and also Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman.More quotes »
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Netanyahu Must Clarify Government's Stance on Two States
Of course, the Israeli political system has a tradition of not speaking with a single voice. In 2010, then Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman used his country's address to the United Nations General Assembly to directly contradict Netanyahu, his prime minister. from The Huffington Post Read more »
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Haaretz weeps: Lapid may not be a two-stater
benefit him politically. It will strengthen his power of attraction with the nationalistic part of the political map. Both Avigdor Lieberman’s voters and Lieberman’s values can be found in Yesh Atid, a more elegant home than the old home of Yisrael Beiteinu from Israel Matsav Read more »
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Lapid Unintentionally Helps Right with Bid for ‘Interim PA Pact’
with Israel, either partial or full.” That is the kind of statement that sounds like it is right out of the mouth of Avigdor Lieberman, who was foreign minister before he was indicted six months ago for breach of public trust. It did not take long for Abbas, from The Jewish Press Read more »
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Ex-official in State Prosecutor's Office slams AGs over handling of Lieberman case
the economic crimes division at the State Prosecutor's Office, is claiming that "the case of the shell companies attributed to Avigdor Lieberman should have gone to court, pure and simple." Alef, who before retiring this month was closely involved in the police from Haaretz Read more »
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Knesset approves Governance Bill in preliminary reading
representation in the Knesset and alienating many voters. Justice Minister Tzipi Livni was absent from the vote, as was MK Avigdor Lieberman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, currently on a tour of China. Finance Minister Yair Lapid and Yesh Atid party from Ynetnews Read more »
