>> quits in a netanyahu's service to form a new government. hello again from doha with the world news from al jazeera. surviving a suicide attack in a damascus neighborhood. 900 migrants arrive in sicily after being rescued by european coast guards. [ gunfire ] >> and two protesters killed in

burundi's demonstrations against the president's bid to stay in office enters a second week. so the developing news out of israel is that lieberman has resigned. prime minister benjamin netanyahu may have to settle with a narrower majority. let's go to mike in jerusalem. this makes israeli politics more interesting at this point. >> it does, indeed, and is this a plow to benjamin netanyahu to get the seats he needs to gain control of the parliament.

talks between lieberman and netanyahu say that lieberman insisted not only retaining the foreign minister portfolio but also taking control of relations with the united states. this had been carried out by former justice minister, another reason for liner man's decision, and the decision to bring in the coalition government and lieberman vehemently opposed to the presence of religious parties in the government. a blow to netanyahu getting those 61 seats in parliament. >> it makes life difficult for netanyahu but liner man is a two-edge sword because he brings controversy. >> he does, indeed. he had a very controversial couple of terms as foreign

minister being kept away, for example, from the negotiating with the united states from negotiating in any norm whatsoeverform as i said, six seats that netanyahu desperately needs to form that coalition. >> mike hanna in israel. and still in israel riot police have fought with black israelis with those who fight against racism. a photo of jewish soldier being beaten last week. they said that the country must respond to their grievances.

the deputy mayor of tel aviv is a blackpool israeli herself and she said that until something is done more protests will continue. everyone here can tell you that at one time at another. it has happened to her. >> an ethiopian soldier was attacked by police and yet netanyahu said that this cannot continue. and that the police officer in

question has been dismissed. >> we have to understand that that was a point pointed incident. the israeli police and 29,000 police officers have day-to-day meetings questions and incidents that take place on the streets on all levels of criminals and terrorism. those actions can get out of hand. but that's something that can be examined. in terms of the police perspective i can confirm and tell that you there are many ethiopians who serve in the community and serve as part of the community. in terms of the police perspective, we're doing as much as possible. that pinpointed incident that took place was unacceptable. but there are issues that have to be dealt with, not just police visuals but economic issues that have to be addressed addressed.

>> a suicide-bomb attack targeted a facility in damascus. >> residents of the district of damascus said that they heard two explosions in an area controlled by the syrian military. a general was injured in the suicide attack. he is head of logistics. >> it could incident date there could be another group of rebels. >> the attacker have been claimed by the al nusra front who is now joining other groups. last week the party of islam paraded on the outskirts of the capital waiting to secure damascus once the regime is

toppled. activists say that beryl bombs and attacks have increased in northern syria following major gains. around 200 regime soldiers is said to be sheltering in this hospital after rebels recaptured the city. >> and this was the result of another barrel bomb attack in aleppo. this was a school building. rescuers have been digging through the debris, but they believe many of the dead and your ready children. >> i urge king salmon, i urge you to turn the storm towards

syria. we can't take this any more. >> they're calling for similar action against the syrian regime to defeat assad's forces. >> the saudi-led coalition said that it's considering a humanitarian truce in yemen. this is to allow humanitarian aid. the spokesman has denied it is using cluster bombs in yemen even though human rights groups say there is credible evidence of their use. hundreds of how migrants rescued from boats of the mediterranean in italy. more than 5,000 have been saved in the last 48 hours in the biggest rescue operation. >> they approach the port in silence. silhouettes in the dark sky. the boat has just docked, and it's quite powerful moment at

migrants stand silently as the boat just came to sure. many of them with incredibly difficult stories to tell. they risked a lot to get here. many won't know where they're going from here, but this is one of the first times they have felt safe in a very long time. >> almost 900 people were on board after being rescued on saturday. they docked in the early hours of monday morning. >> there is not a sudden emergency, but we know it's a chronicle condition repeating again and again. >> it took hours for the migrants to dis disembark. it was slow going. their exhausted looking faces

gives a hint what they've been through. their future remains uncertain but for now they've arrived to a new day after a voyage in which they risked their lives. it's a journey thousands more about attempt. not all will make it here alive. al jazeera sicily. >> activists in burundi say that two people were killed after protesters clashed with police. they say a grenade was thrown at them on the outskirts. activists are upset about the president's decision to seek a third term. in office. still in the news ahead in nepal distributing aid to the earthquake-hit areas. we have that and headlines in a minute.

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avigdor lieberman resigned to join the opposition. nice to have you with us. why has avigdor lieberman done this? >> avigdor lieberman said netanyahu is not right wing enough and he intended to go towards a palestinian creation state and netanyahu did not intend to continue building in the west bank, and he continued settlement freezes and he believes netanyahu after internal party issues are settled to bring isaac herzog and the left into the government government. learlieberman explained it as an

ideological move, but i will add that has been bad blood between lieberman and netanyahu for quite some time. >> what is the real problem between him and mr. net netanyahu. >> they ran together in the previous election and they formed a government together. from lieberman's point of view netanyahu--this has nothing to do with palestinians. these personal issues or anything that people who watch al jazeera would care about. it's personal things regarding loyalty and intrigue that has to do between the two of them. >> right so what does prime minister netanyahu due now? how big of a blow is this to him

forming the government that he wants. >> right now he still has 61 members of the knessett majority. it would allow any one of the 61 to flex their muscles at any point an give netanyahu a lot of headaches. he has the majority. he can form the government already on wednesday. it won't be an easy government to governor, but he can get things done. and he can have the focus that yet netanyahu wants to have. >> thank you. to nepal now where 7,300 people have died following the earthquake. local volunteers and police have recovered 100 bodies of trekkers and villagers buried in an

avalanche. now we have reports of how the aid effort is surviving. >> the aid effort is in full swing at kathmandu airport. much needed tents and medical supplies are on their way to victims of the quake. >> nepal's government is under pressure. accused of taxing aid coming in and slow response to get help to the victims. >> back at the airport nepali soldiers are unloading more aid.

many planes are ready to fly to pro provincial areas. >> as soon as that cargo will land it is unblowed and reloaded on to aircraft like this. while aid to nepali air is getting easier, the major problem is not every victim lives near an airport. >> we've had a commitment now from the government that the challenges that we fear in the early days of the crisis that resulted in limited access to the commodities coming out of the airport and getting out to the communities that those problems we're resolving. >> the disaster zone is huge. the majority of victims live in small, isolated areas. many unreachable by road. this is why local aid organizations are playing a crucial role in the relief effort.

ngo workers work around the hour. you have lentil, beans, oil and small items of clothing for children. there are 6,000 ngo's across nepal. they're coordinating their efforts inside the government to make sure that the aid that people need get to them and get to them on time. the people of nepal are also helping each other. uppermost in many minds are the coming monsoons. the heavy rain is expected in six weeks time. six weeks to save and get it to people who need it most. al jazeera kathmandu. >> we go to the territory of the

south china sea. china is building a runway on the thitu islands. >> one of the largest islands in the south china sea. the philippine government controls it along with eight other areas in dispute. they handed over the island to the philippines in 1974. it is a relatively self containing. there is a health center, school school, airstrip, and they've been living peacefully here for many many years. but that is slowly starting to change. these are troubled times. he said that fishermen like him

are being harassed by bigger vessels from china and they're inching closer. >> they use cyanide so there is no fish in the area. >> the south china sea is believed to be home to rich oil and gas reserves. it's worth billions of u.s. dollars. several countries-- >> we're leaving that report. right now john kerry u.s. secretary of state live in nairobi. >> i want to thank president k kenation atta and the cabinet and cabinet secretary mohammed for their partnership in some of the toughest challenges we face today internationally. it is with the reality of our

shared interest in mind that i consult with the president the foreign minister about the many concerns about our two countries. there can be no question that our meetings here today were timely. events in kenya and the broader region present with us a broad array of tests. the threat posed by violent extremism is regretly foremost among them last night' brazen murder of students and teach necessary garissa is a heartbreaking reminder of terrorism's cost. along with president obama and our people i join to we join to send our condolences to the

families and those in previous attacks. i will say that these tragedyies may give momentary turmoil and chaos and bring enormous grief to families, but in the end instead of dividing us, they bring us together and it will never shake our efforts to bring peace. as i discussed with kenya's leaders today we know that defeating terrorism requires a long-term effort, and it requires a comprehensive strategy, border security, law enforcement actions are a big part of the equation. but the larger i am perty is to persuade and prevent people from

joining these groups, and that effort must have the support of religious authorities educators and discredit hateful doctrine and help people to build stronger and more resilient communities. the success of this strategy depends on building trust between the authorities and local communities. that includes members of kenya's muslim community who were among the first to march against the terrorists in garissa. and it includes somali refugees in kenya who are here after all because they fled from and

despised by al-shabab. america has learned that our own fight against terrorism that we have to be true to democratic values. not just because it's right but also because it's the only sure path to security over the long term. so i'm glad that today president kenyatta reinforced agreement with us that rule of law has to be secured and security officials should partner with civil society organizations. especially with those with deep roots in the communities that are scared by terrorism. the more united and proud of its institutions that a country s the stronger it is going to be in fighting back against the threats of terror. that is why my government will continue to provide assistance

through kenya's civil society and promote the democratic principles embodied in the country's 2010 constitution. kenya also needs international assistance and international solidarity on another matter. that is the challenge of hosting hundreds of thousands of refugee who have fled to this country from persecution and fear of war. i know that represents a burden. i know people are feeling that burden particularly after an event like garissa. it's unavoidable. it's completely understandable. on the other hand kenya can be extraordinary proud that it stands out as a country. that it welcomes people from their terror, and that kenya

stands as a partner to bring to justice those who perpetrate that kind of terror. earlier today i had a chance to meet with a few of the refugees, but i also spoke to students in the largest of kenya's refugee camps. i spoke with them through an internet connection in their classroom. it was moving and extraordinary to talk to a young man who has spent 19 years in a camp, who would love to go home who would love to be somewhere else, who would love to have a job and complete his university education. i talked to one young woman who told me she had been in the camp for years. i asked how long? she said, i was born here. now she's finishing high school. what an extraordinary thing that these children are able to get that far in their education and

every single one of them would love to have a job. and every single one of them would prefer that that job be at home and in peace. that is why it is imperative that all of us must bring peace to south sudan somalia and kenya should be proud of the effort it is making to help make such a different particularly in somalia. i was inspired by these children children. i asked one girl what she wanted to be? she said she wants to be a doctor. i bet she has never been in a hospital but she still wants to be a doctor. we have an enormous challenge all of us. this is not just a challenge for kenya, believe me, this is a challenge for the global community, and all of us must work together to guarantee that

people don't live in a refugee camp from the date of birth to the end of high school, but rather they can go home. that's our obligation refugee camps are supposed to be temporary. not to become permanent cities in another nation. we all have the obligation in order to provide better alternative to these young people. i'm pleased to announce that the united states is just provided an additional 45 million to the u.n. high commissioner for refugees for the operations here in kenya and we're proud of the fact that perhaps the largest donor in the world in terms of the refugee effort at this moment with 3.8 billion alone going to the refugees from syria in that conflict, and this year a significant about $100 million coming in additional aid in the fight against terrorism here in kenya

alone of. this is part of our long-standing commitment to provide hay machine refugees. what this money will mean is better schools. it means hack assess access to health clinics better water to drink, and another of kenya's neighbors, south sudan s also a coppic of our discussions today. we all know about that country's great promise. i had the privilege of working on the peace agreement application, of traveling there and meeting? their president and being there during the election and being there for the referendum and