The world still thinks Bibi and Lieberman are bad. Israelis voted for them though. It seems that people only like democracy when they agree with the winner. Here is a news roundup for the new government.
Jerusalem Post:
Europe, US urge Netanyahu to work towards two-state solution Merkel, Brown call Netanyahu and urge movement in peace process; Obama backs Saudi peace initiative, talks to Abdullah about fighting terror.
Livni: FM acted against our interests Opposition leader says Lieberman “wiped out in 20 seconds” years of efforts made to advance peace.
Yeduhot Aharonot:
PM vows to fight terror Netanyahu telephones parents of 13-year-old boy killed in Thursday’s axe attack at Bat Ayin settlement, promises uncompromising war on terror ‘with full force.’ Meanwhile, security forces continue searching for assailant Full Story . . .
Haaretz:
Police grill Lieberman for second time in three days
Foreign Minister suspected of bribery, money laundering, fraud and breach of trust; denies all charges.
Other:
Israel FM: ‘If You Want Peace, Prepare for War’ ABC News
By SIMON MCGREGOR-WOOD Israel’s new foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman wasted no time in grabbing the headlines.
What Netanyahu Wants Obama to Know Huffington Post
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