The newest addition to the Israeli Cabinet has called for a near-total separation of Jews and Arabs in Israel and the Palestinian territories.  The statement sparked outrage, especially among Israel's Arab citizens, who accused the hawkish minister of promoting an "apartheid" policy.

Israeli Cabinet Minister Avigdor Lieberman set off a storm by saying that the Jewish and Arab citizens of the Holy Land should be separated to strengthen the Jewish majority in the State of Israel.  Lieberman said that Israel should follow the example of Cyprus, which is divided between Greeks and Turks.   Full Story