MK (Yisrael Beitenu) Avigdor Lieberman in a session of the Knesset Foreign Affairs & Defense Committee on Tuesday morning, 19 Sivan 5773 warned “the extremist axis has crossed all red lines.”

Lieberman referred to reports in the international media of the use of chemical warfare in the ongoing civil war in Syria. “There is no longer any question regarding Assad’s use of chemical weapons” explained Lieberman, adding “We have also learned the United Nations is withdrawing its Golan Heights observers due to the situation.”

Regarding Iran’s ongoing efforts to build a nuclear bomb, Lieberman warned Tehran is proceeding towards actualizing this goal at a worrisome pace. He continued with a warning pertaining to Hizbullah, which he reported has weapons that can reach anywhere in Israel. “I know the answer is additional funding but what is required at this time is decisiveness and determination. I hope we will make the correct decisions.”

Following Lieberman’s remarks, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz briefed committee members on the security situation, confirming “there are numerous simultaneous threats facing Israel.” The IDF commander addressed the need to act within the realization of new budgetary realities in the military.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)