Israel's Lieberman rejoining government after acquittal

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

Israel's Lieberman rejoining government after acquittal

By Maayan Lubell
JERUSALEM | Wed Nov 6, 2013 4:56am EST

(Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed his former foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, back to government on Wednesday after the ultra-nationalist politician was acquitted of corruption charges.

Lieberman's return to office could further complicate already troubled U.S.-sponsored peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.

A settler living on occupied land where Palestinians seek statehood, Lieberman has been outspokenly skeptical of the negotiations that resumed in July after a three-year impasse, saying that reaching a permanent peace deal was impossible.

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He did not say what role Lieberman would take in government, but Netanyahu has kept the foreign ministry portfolio open for him pending the verdict. A political source said he "fully expected Lieberman to be foreign minister again".

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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/06/us-israel-politics-lieberman-idUSBRE9A417V20131106

[LeftishBrit]

1. Ugh ugh ugh ugh UGH!

And did I say Ugh?

[shira]

4. Ugh squared. n/t

[Israeli]

2. Yee ha .... he's back ...

All hail Lieberman !!!

The lights dim, the Yisrael Beiteinu banner is unrolled, and Lieberman addresses the nation:

“Good Morning, Israel,” he begins. “Citizens, second-class citizens, third-class citizens – and Arabs. I declare the founding of a Jewish state called Yisrael Beiteinu. Applause.” (the audience obediently applauds, then stops as soon as Lieberman raises his right hand).

Kitzis interrupts again: “Mr. Lieberman, with all due respect, there’s no guarantee that you will even be a senior minister in the coming government – let alone prime minister. And there’s also the matter of the police investigations [into your affairs].”

Lieberman: “Don’t worry, I will investigate the police fairly and firmly (the slogan used by the army to describe the means used to evacuate settlers from Gush Katif in 2005).”

Source : http://lisagoldman.net/tag/eretz-nehederet/

A little satire to lighten the news ?

[oberliner]

3. That is quite funny

He is just dreadful. Disappointed that he will be back on the scene.

[sabbat hunter]

5. ughs

do not want this guy anywhere near a government post.