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November 12, 2013

Right-Winger Avigdor Lieberman Reinstated as Israeli Foreign Minister 
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In Israel, right-wing hardliner Avigdor Lieberman has been reinstated as
foreign minister following his acquittal on corruption charges.
Lieberman is a close ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,
who kept the post open for Lieberman during his trial on accusations of
promoting a diplomat who tipped him off about a criminal probe.
Lieberman's return could deal a further blow to U.S.-brokered peace
talks with the Palestinians, which Lieberman has openly criticized. He
has also drawn allegations of racism for suggesting, for example, that
areas inhabited by Arab citizens of Israel become part of a future
Palestinian state while Israel keeps West Bank settlements.

 

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