The outgoing Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon stated that  dangerous extremists shaking their home and threatening its residents have captured Israel and the Likud movement, Channel 9 reported.

Yaalon said at a farewell press conference that he hoped that the general public recognizes the seriousness of the consequences of the occupation of power by a radical minority and will fight against it.

At the same time the minister stated that that he leaves politics only for a while, he has no intention at all to withdraw from public life. He also added that he will return and will fight for leadership.

Israeli Defence Minister announced resignation and withdrawal from politics on May 20. He explained this by loss of trust to PM Benjamin Netanyahu. He has previously promised a portfolio of the Defence Minister to Lieberman in exchange for joining "Israel Our Home" party to the ruling coalition.