Prepare for War: New Israeli Foreign Minister

Lieberman douses Palestinian peace hopes in debut speech

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Apr 1, 2009 4:42 PM CDT

(Newser) – Israel’s new foreign minister, a renowned hawk, wasted no time in drumming up war rhetoric. On his first day on the job, Avigdor Lieberman said, “Those who want peace should prepare for war,” as he dismissed his predecessor’s negotiations with the... Read full story »

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