Likud scion Begin: Naming Liberman defense minister 'a bizarre idea'

MK says decision by Netanyahu 'irresponsible toward defense establishment and the citizens of Israel.'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Bennie Begin confer in the Knesset

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Bennie Begin confer in the Knesset

(photo credit: AFP PHOTO)

ByMAARIV ONLINE

MAY 18, 2016 22:18

Updated: MAY 19, 2016 09:06

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