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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saying the conflict between them and Israel can only be "managed."Saturday's comments from former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman follow a White House announcement of an upcoming visit to Israel by President Barack Obama , expected to focus on a resumption 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 »
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Key Netanyahu Ally's Corruption Trial Marks Pivotal Moment in Israeli Politics
from Israeli police, asking Belarussian authorities for help investigating the man who now holds the letter in his hands, Avigdor Lieberman. Today Lieberman is on trial in Israel for fraud and breach of trust, having ascended to the position of Israeli Foreign from Time Magazine Read more »
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Turning point in Israeli politics?
Right and Left-Center Ayalon: Lieberman told me Ben Aryeh must be appointed / Aviel Magnezi Ex-deputy FM testifies against Avigdor Lieberman in 'ambassador affair'; says Lieberman pushed Ben Aryeh's appointment to Latvia post What looks like a scene taken from Ynetnews Read more »
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Israeli Man who Jumped the Fence into Lebanon has Mental Disorder
[...] Former Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon testified in court Thursday against his former boss, Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, who is on trial for allegedly trying to win an ambassadorial post for Ze’ev Ben Aryeh, who police say tipped off Lieberman from The Jewish Press Read more »
