LIBERMAN OFFICIALLY RESIGNS FROM DEFENSE MINISTRY
Avigdor Liberman tendered his resignation from the Defense Ministry in a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday morning.
His resignation will take effect in 48 hours, and Netanyahu will automatically retain the portfolio, unless and until he appoints someone else as defense minister.
Liberman submitted the letter the morning after a press conference in the Knesset, in which he announced he and his Yisrael Beytenu party would be leaving the coalition, following a ceasefire with Hamas that he said "cannot be interpreted in any way other than a capitulation to terrorism."
"This will severely harm our security in the long run. The response that we gave to the 500 rockets shot from Gaza was not enough, to say the least. The South should come first. Our weakness is being broadcast to other fronts," he said.
Following the resignation, the coalition will be left with a one-seat majority. Bayit Yehudi demanded that Education Minister Naftali Bennett be appointed defense minister, or they too will leave the coalition, triggering an election.
Netanyahu spoke to the heads of all coalition parties, in an attempt to try to keep their alliance stable.
https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Liberman-officially-resigns-from-Defense-Ministry-571956
I will miss Avigdor Lieberman. Go Yisrael Beiteinu.
Saw this. Do you think it will require an election?
And what did they think a so-called ceasefire would do? .. beyond give Hamas time to regroup?
Seems so phony. Everyone knows Hamas etc. will never ever let up
So Gaon, may I ask? Did you? or are you living in Israel now?
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Avigdor Liberman tendered his resignation from the Defense Ministry in a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday morning.
His resignation will take effect in 48 hours, and Netanyahu will automatically retain the portfolio, unless and until he appoints someone else as defense minister.
Liberman submitted the letter the morning after a press conference in the Knesset, in which he announced he and his Yisrael Beytenu party would be leaving the coalition, following a ceasefire with Hamas that he said "cannot be interpreted in any way other than a capitulation to terrorism."
"This will severely harm our security in the long run. The response that we gave to the 500 rockets shot from Gaza was not enough, to say the least. The South should come first. Our weakness is being broadcast to other fronts," he said.
Following the resignation, the coalition will be left with a one-seat majority. Bayit Yehudi demanded that Education Minister Naftali Bennett be appointed defense minister, or they too will leave the coalition, triggering an election.
Netanyahu spoke to the heads of all coalition parties, in an attempt to try to keep their alliance stable.
https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Liberman-officially-resigns-from-Defense-Ministry-571956
I will miss Avigdor Lieberman. Go Yisrael Beiteinu.
Hello Gaon and welcome to our little foum.
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Oh, ya .. I had jumped right in to post "in reply" and forgot to say
WELCOME
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I live in Surrey. I was born in Russia, and moved to Israel in 1990. I immigrated to Canada two years ago.
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WELCOME
And you're in charge of the social committee!!!
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Oh comon now. Sheesh, I welcome all posters who look to be for real
Heck, I even "welcome"d you back a while ago
Drama queening looks bad on you
If, by "welcome", you mean "What are YOU doing here", then yes, you did.
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And what did they think a so-called ceasefire would do? .. beyond give Hamas time to regroup?
Seems so phony. Everyone knows Hamas etc. will never ever let up
I think there will be a new election. Moshe Kahlon of Shas wants it.
The cease fire was a betrayal of the people living in the South.
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Heck, I even "welcome"d you back a while ago
Drama queening looks bad on you
Gave me an idea for a chop, thanks CC :laugh:
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Aw cry. Actually I really wanted you back and asked others to try to get you back
Maybe it's your "notorious modesty" in action?
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Heck, I even "welcome"d you back a while ago
Drama queening looks bad on you
Gave me an idea for a chop, thanks CC :laugh:
I look forward to it :laugh:
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And what did they think a so-called ceasefire would do? .. beyond give Hamas time to regroup?
Seems so phony. Everyone knows Hamas etc. will never ever let up
I think there will be a new election. Moshe Kahlon of Shas wants it.
The cease fire was a betrayal of the people living in the South.
Thanks for reply
I don't get how anyone can think a ceasefire can be good for anyone other than Hamas ... boggles my mind
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And what did they think a so-called ceasefire would do? .. beyond give Hamas time to regroup?
Seems so phony. Everyone knows Hamas etc. will never ever let up
I think there will be a new election. Moshe Kahlon of Shas wants it.
The cease fire was a betrayal of the people living in the South.
Thanks for reply
I don't get how anyone can think a ceasefire can be good for anyone other than Hamas ... boggles my mind
Boggles Lieberman's mind too.
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And what did they think a so-called ceasefire would do? .. beyond give Hamas time to regroup?
Seems so phony. Everyone knows Hamas etc. will never ever let up
I think there will be a new election. Moshe Kahlon of Shas wants it.
The cease fire was a betrayal of the people living in the South.
The cease fire was sellout bullshit.
This is not good news for the right wing coalition this close to an election.
MANDELBLIT ANNOUNCES INTENT TO INDICT BENJAMIN NETANYAHU FOR BRIBERY
The decision could decisively impact election; Case 2000 indictment for breach of trust.
Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit announced his intent to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery on Thursday in a blockbuster decision that could decisively impact the April 9 election.
Mandelblit said that Netanyahu will be indicted for bribery, fraud and breach of trust in Case 4000, "the Bezeq-Walla affair," for breach of trust in Case 1000, "the Illegal Gifts Affair," and that he would charge him with fraud and breach of trust in Case 2000, "the Yediot Aharonot-Israel Hayom affair."
Netanyahu's Likud party and Benny Gantz's Blue and White party are neck and neck in the polls, and if the prime minister loses even a few seats due to the accusations against him for public corruption, it could turn the tide.
Even if Netanyahu wins reelection, there is a strong chance that Mandelblit, after holding a series of pre-indictment hearings with Netanyahu's lawyers, will issue a final decision to indict him in the next three to 12 months. This could lead the High Court of Justice to force the prime minister's resignation if he does not voluntarily step down.
Sources close to Mandelblit have previously told The Jerusalem Post that if the attorney-general moved to indict Netanyahu for the serious charge of bribery – as opposed to a lesser charge – he would not defend Netanyahu before the High Court if a petition was filed to force the prime minister to resign.
Mandelblit also ruled in favor of Sara Netanyahu, closing charges against her in Case 4000, which the police had recommended and which many prosecutors also supported.
The attorney-general also said he would likely indict Bezeq and Walla owner Shaul Elovitch for bribery and obstruction of justice as well as his wife, Iris, and a range of other top Bezeq officials.
https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Mandelblit-announces-intent-to-indict-Benjamin-Netanyahu-for-bribery-582026
Politics is a filthy business.
Everywhere.
The Blue and White coalition now has a commanding lead in the polls. Just three weeks ago, the right wing coalition was expected to be returned to government.
Beware the 2 state solution.
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The Arabs don't want that. They want Israel to keep paying for all their infrastructure.
And people talk about the military aid the US gives Israel. They give a lot to the Arabs too and get nothing in return.
US peace plan said to include $25 billion in West Bank and Gaza investments
Kushner, Greenblatt currently touring Arab nations to discuss proposal to funnel huge sums to Palestinians and to other Arab neighbors of Israel, NY Times reports
The Trump administration's much-touted peace plan may include investments of tens of billions of dollars to the Palestinians and other countries in the region, according to a report Wednesday.
The New York Times, citing unidentified analysts with knowledge of the matter, said the funds would include around $25 billion for the West Bank and Gaza and another $40 billion for Israeli neighbors including Egypt, Jordan and possibly Lebanon.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-peace-plan-said-to-include-25-billion-in-west-bank-and-gaza-investments/
Buying off terrorists is a fool's play.
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The Arabs don't want that. They want Israel to keep paying for all their infrastructure.
And people talk about the military aid the US gives Israel. They give a lot to the Arabs too and get nothing in return.
US peace plan said to include $25 billion in West Bank and Gaza investments
Kushner, Greenblatt currently touring Arab nations to discuss proposal to funnel huge sums to Palestinians and to other Arab neighbors of Israel, NY Times reports
The Trump administration's much-touted peace plan may include investments of tens of billions of dollars to the Palestinians and other countries in the region, according to a report Wednesday.
The New York Times, citing unidentified analysts with knowledge of the matter, said the funds would include around $25 billion for the West Bank and Gaza and another $40 billion for Israeli neighbors including Egypt, Jordan and possibly Lebanon.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-peace-plan-said-to-include-25-billion-in-west-bank-and-gaza-investments/
I watch Global Calgary everyday..
No mention of this.