„Qatar (the Gulf state where Al Jazeera is based) has turned into a global problem. Al Jazeera is a central pillar of the propaganda apparatus of Hamas,“ he said.

He also urged Israelis to boycott Arab businesses who were striking against the invasion of Gaza and the deaths of Palestinian civilians.

In other remarks in the Knesset meeting, Lieberman said that he is opposed to any agreement – following the 72-hour humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza – that would include Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.