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May 27, 2016

Israeli Minister Resigns in Protest over Right-Wing Defense Minister
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In Israel, the environment minister has resigned over the appointment of
right-wing, ultranationalist politician Avigdor Lieberman as defense
minister. Environmental Protection Minister Avi Gabbay announced his
resignation.

Avi Gabbay: "I was unable to swallow the frog that landed this week, a
year after I was appointed-the sacking of General Moshe 'Bogie' Ya'alon
and appointment of Avigdor Lieberman as defense minister. This is, in my
eyes, an extraordinary move even for the cynical world of politics."

Avigdor Lieberman is considered to be one of the most hawkish
politicians in Israel.


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