The Latest Breaking News from Avigdor Lieberman

Israel elections explained: How they work, who’s in the race and what’s at stake

Israelis will head to the polls on October 27 in the country's first general election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that triggered a multi-front war in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.

The Times of India · Jul 29

David Pratt: Is Trump’s Saudi deal set to trigger an arms race?

AMONG his many controversial traits, a tendency toward double standards sits high on the list.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26

Netanyahu defends arming Palestinian clans accused of ties with jihadist groups

PM says it ‘saves lives of Israeli soldiers’, after accusations government is giving weapons to ‘criminals and felons’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2025

Israel's plastic tax repeal signals climate policy shift

Israel's new government is moving quickly to repeal a tax on single-use plastic goods like cups, plates and cutlery

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Will Netanyahu Clip the Wings of His New Cabinet Hawks?

One is a pistol-packing ex-member of an outlawed Jewish militant group. The other is a religious fundamentalist. Both are West Bank settlers averse to Palestinians' self-rule - let alone their hopes of statehood. And as senior coalition partners to reelected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich will…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 30, 2022

Will Netanyahu clip the wings of his new cabinet hawks?

One is a pistol-packing ex-member of an outlawed Jewish militant group. The other is a religious fundamentalist who once called himself a "proud homophobe". Both are West Bank settlers averse to Palestinians' self-rule - let alone their hopes of statehood.

Reuters · Dec 30, 2022

Israel condemns Netflix film showing murder of Palestinian family in 1948 war

Farha, debut film of Jordanian film-maker, depicts Zionist atrocities against Palestinians during Nakba conflict

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022

Israel, Azerbaijan Sign Military and Security Deal

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz revealed he completed an unannounced visit to Azerbaijan, during which he met senior Azeri officials and signed several cooperation agreements in the military and security fields. Gantz's spokesman said the visit occurred on Monday, and a high-ranking delegation accompanied him. According to a defense source…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 5, 2022

Israel Finance Minister seeks transfer of Russian funds to immigrants

Israeli Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman is looking for ways to enable Russian immigrants to access their bank accounts in Russia and transfer money to Israel, a senior ministry source said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jul 19, 2022

Israel to Sell Haifa Port to India’s Adani Ports, Gadot Group for $1.2 Billion

Israel said on Thursday it will sell Haifa Port, a major trade hub on its Mediterranean coast, to winning bidders Adani Ports of India and local chemicals and logistics group Gadot for 4.1 billion shekels ($1.18 billion). Gadot and Adani made it to the end of a two-year tender process…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 15, 2022