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Following his meeting with Italy's Foreign Minister Franco Frattini, FM Lieberman said that the upgrade in Israel- EU relations must "not be connected to the other problems of the Middle East." He said the "main problem" in the Middle East was "Iran, which is going nuclear and is a destabilizing factor for the region and the entire world." Lieberman emphasized Israel's commitment to Middle East peace and said the government was aiming for tangible results. ... |
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The world according to LiebermanBy DAVID HOROVITZ AND AMIR MIZROCH He's only been in the job for a month, but already the foreign minister is fed up with the 'slogans' he keeps hearing from his international counterparts: occupation, settlements, land-for-peace, two-state solutions... His favored key words? Security (for Israel). A stronger economy (for the Palestinians). And stability (for all). Bringing peace to our region is more complex than ... |
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By Barak Ravid, Haaretz Correspondent and Haaretz ServiceForeign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Wednesday congratulated Israel on its 61rst anniversary, telling foreign diplomats that since the beginning of its existence, "Israel has worked hard to achieve peace.""It's no secret that these are difficult times here in Israel, filled with constant security threats... We signed a peace treaty with Egypt, with Jordan and have made great efforts to try and reach an agreement with ... |
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Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman met with Egyptian intelligence chief Omar Suleiman in Jerusalem on Wednesday night, despite declarations from Lieberman's Egyptian counterpart earlier this month that Cairo would not deal with him, nor would he be welcome in the Arab nation, until his attitude changed. Lieberman held "an important and constructive meeting" with Suleiman "in a friendly atmosphere," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Suleiman invited Lieberman to ... |
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Analysis: Avigdor's accent, Arik's voiceBy HERB KEINONThose who thought that the Foreign Ministry would soften up its new tenant, or make him more diplomatic, were in for a huge disappointment Wednesday when Avigdor Lieberman gave the world its first taste of what they are in for.Israel Beiteinu leader...And what they are in for is a foreign minister who utterly rejects the polices of the previous government, and believes that the concessions of the last 15 years have neither led the ... |
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During coalition talks between Israel Beiteinu and Likud, the two sides agreed that the new government would build in the controversial E-1 area, between Jerusalem and Ma'aleh Adumim, Army Radio reported Wednesday.The E1 site, separated from...The E1 site, separated from Ma'aleh Adumim by Route 1.Photo: Tovah LazaroffSLIDESHOW: Israel & Region | WorldA source close to the negotiations said that the construction was agreed upon despite the fact that it doesn't appear ... |
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This week on ynet, former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt, Zvi Mazel, writes that Israel's Media outlets have imagined an Egyptian storm over MK Avigdor Lieberman's appointment as Foreign Minister. Here are some excerpts from Mazel's article:Israeli media outlets turned Avigdor Lieberman into an unwanted man belonging to the far rightist camp even before the elections, thereby urging others to distance from him. The political establishments and media in Europe, the United States, and ... |
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Report from Ynet:Likud, Israel Beytenu sign coalition dealAgreement stipulates Avigdor Lieberman will be appointed foreign minister, also gives Israel Beytenu Tourism, National Infrastructure, Immigration Absorption and National Security portfolios. However, parties agree that changes could be made should unity government be formedThe Likud and Israel Beytenu parties signed a coalition deal late Sunday night stipulating that Avigdor Lieberman will be appointed Israel's next foreign ... |
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