Israel’s Minister of Military Affairs Avigdor Lieberman Resigns, Acknowledges Defeat in Gaza

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Israeli Minister  of Military Affairs  Avigdor Lieberman announced his resignation on Wednesday and urged early elections, calling the ceasefire in Gaza a “defeat”, according to al-Manar Tv website.

“What happened yesterday  is a defeat, is capitulating to terror. It has no other meaning,” Lieberman told journalists in explaining his reasons for resigning, al-Manar TV said.

“The political authority has failed to confront the Palestinians,” Lieberman said, calling for “more serious government.”

 “What we’re doing now as a state is buying short-term quiet, with the price being severe long-term damage to national security.”

He added later: “We should agree on a date for elections as early as possible.”

Lieberman also said his party was leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, leaving Netanyahu with only a one-seat majority in parliament.

Elections are not due until November 2019, but Lieberman’s resignation throws the government into turmoil, increasing the likelihood of an earlier vote.

H.M

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