Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Avigdor Lieberman

Israel: The addition of Avigdor Lieberman to the Cabinet comes at a sensitive time, according to Toronto Star. After a two-year breakdown in talks, France is preparing to host a conference next month aimed at restarting negotiations. By The Associated Press Wed., May 25, 2016 JERUSALEM—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named one of Israel most polarizing politicians as defence minister on Wednesday, solidifying his parliamentary majority at the risk of antagonizing the international community and his own military — and clouding already slim hopes for a resumption of peace efforts. At the same time, the U.S.-led quartet of international peace mediators is set to release a report expected to be critical of Israel. In Washington, State Department spokesman Mark Toner expressed concerns with Israel right-wing tilt. While both Netanyahu and Lieberman pledged to pursue peace with Israel Arab neighbours, their tough positions on key issues, strained relationship with much of the international community and the makeup of the rest of the Cabinet would seem to make significant progress a long shot. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.