https://pjmedia.com/ronradosh/2009/03/19/israes-predicament-and-the-worlds-response/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 04:22:51 -0400<![CDATA[As Benjamin Netanyahu tries to form a government in Israel, the obstructionist tactics of Kadima&#8217;s Tsipi Livni, who refuses to enter any coalition government with Netanyahu, has forced him to seek a governing coalition by turning to the ultra-rightist racist, Avigdor  Lieberman, who will be his foreign minister. The choice could prove to be a disaster for Israel, giving those who seek any excuse to urge a break with Israel a perfect reason. Lieberman, as Martin Peretz writes, is &#8220;a thug in personal demeanor and a thug in political belief,&#8221; nothing less than a &#8220;Jewish neo-fascist.&#8221;]]>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:44:25 -0400<![CDATA[Ron Radosh]]>https://pjmedia.com/ron-radosh/2009/03/19/israes-predicament-and-the-worlds-response-n182786