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Born in Israel · Nationality Israeli — Politics / diplomacy / institutions
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “2009 British arrest warrant and subsequent attempts under universal jurisdiction” and “Proposals for territorial transfers involving Israeli Arab towns and controversy over citizenship”.
Profile No. 0390 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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2009-2017
In 2009, a British court issued an arrest warrant against Tzipi Livni following a complaint relating to her role during Operation Cast Lead in Gaza. The warrant was withdrawn when it emerged that she was not in the United Kingdom. Further attempts to prosecute or detain her were subsequently initiated in Europe.
Last verified: 21 August 2026
2014
Livni opposed a version of the proposed Basic Law defining Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people, which she considered dangerous for democratic balance and equality. The dispute added to tensions with Netanyahu, who dismissed her and Yair Lapid in December 2014 before calling early elections.
Last verified: 21 August 2026
2007-2011
During Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, Livni argued that establishing a Palestinian state would provide a national response to the Palestinian question while guaranteeing individual rights to Arab citizens of Israel. The Palestine Papers also showed that she had discussed transferring certain Israeli Arab towns to a future Palestinian state as part of territorial exchanges.
Last verified: 21 August 2026
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In May 2014, Livni met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas while official talks were suspended. Netanyahu's office distanced itself from the meeting and described it as private rather than negotiations on behalf of the government.
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