Friday, January 02, 2026 | 05:17 AM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

Israel defence minister says resigning after Gaza ceasefire

Image

AFP Jerusalem

Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced his resignation on Wednesday after a sharp disagreement over a Gaza ceasefire deal, throwing the government into turmoil.

"What happened yesterday -- the truce combined with the process with Hamas -- is capitulating to terror. It has no other meaning," Lieberman told journalists.

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

 

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Nov 14 2018 | 4:50 PM IST

Explore News