coalition formation![]() Clock Ticking on Coalition TalksAs deadline looms, Likud's major problem is finding a solution to Religious Affairs debate as well as keeping Yisrael Beytenu in line.![]() Histadrut Chairman Demands Unity GovernmentHead of Israel's workers' union argues unity government is only way to deal with challenges facing and division within Jewish state.![]() With Shas, UTJ, and Kulanu On Board, How Can PM Finalize Gov't?Shas, UTJ, and Kulanu all close to a final deal with Likud - leaving Netanyahu with two main options to concretize his fourth government.![]() Shalom Stresses: Likud Will Form a Government on TimeWith pressure mounting for a coalition, Likud minister Silvan Shalom says unity government is on table if Labor agrees to basic guidelines.![]() Liberman: Bibi Biding His Time to Form Unity GovernmentYisrael Beytenu chair accuses Netanyahu of biding time during coalition talks to then later go and form unity government with the Left.![]() Scrambling Likud Resumes Coalition Talks18 days after receiving the mandate to form a government, Likud hopes to finally concretize deals with both United Torah Judaism and Shas.![]() Likud: We Will Take 12 Portfolios in Next GovernmentIf next government has only 18 ministers, Likud warns Jewish Home and Yisrael Beytenu, Ayelet Shaked and Sofa Lanver will not be ministers.![]() Catfight Over Knesset Law Likely to be CanceledMKs Yael German (Yesh Atid) and Gila Gamliel (Likud) go head to head on repercussions of haredi draft law likely to be repealed.![]() Likud and UTJ May Have Coalition Deal Before PassoverWith several positions secured, and Likud likely to agree to UTJ's demands, haredi party looks poised to be first to finalize deal.![]() Magal: PM Stopped Being 'Heroic' When Elections EndedJewish Home MK-elect Yinon Magal continues to assert Netanyahu offered his party nothing in the forthcoming government.![]() Herzog Vehemently Denies Unity Government RumorsCalling Bennett 'whiny,' Zionist Union head Herzog says no truth to comments Netanyahu will pass Jewish Home over for unity government.![]() Bennett: We Will Sit in Opposition If We Have ToBennett tells supporters that if Netanyahu forms unity government with Zionist Union, Jewish Home will work hard from the opposition.![]() Education Portfolio Sparks Latest Pre-Coalition BattleIn-fighting in Likud between MKs Gamliel and Hotovely for position of Education Minister, while Jewish Home's Shaked also joining the mix.![]() Rivlin All But Announces Labor Will Be in OppositionDuring consultation with Zionist Union, Rivlin hints that should the party choose to serve in opposition, it'll be a 'complex challenge.'![]() Likud Unequivocally Recommends Netanyahu for Prime MinisterAs consultations with President Rivlin begin, MK Zeev Elkin, speaking for Likud, recommends Binyamin Netanyahu form the next government.![]() Likud Angered by Other Parties' DemandsMinister Silvan Shalom argues Sunday senior portfolios should remain with Likud, says potential coalition partners need to be more modest.![]() Meetings with Party Leaders Begin SundayParties will begin meeting Sunday with President Reuven Rivlin to recommend their choice of Israel's next prime minister.![]() Litzman: UTJ Not Necessarily Committed to Right-Wing GovernmentMK Yaakov Litzman claims United Torah Judaism would join government led by Herzog, and will sit with any party - except Yesh Atid.![]() Deri: 'Arrogant' Lapid Wants to Rehabilitate Me?Shas Chairman says he prefers to recommend Netanyahu for prime minister, and will not sit in coalition with Yesh Atid and Joint Arab List.![]() Israelis Believe Netanyahu Will Form Next GovernmentNew survey finds that 52% of respondents believe PM will also form next government, compared to 25% who think Herzog will be given the task.![]() Bennett Claims: Likud Wants Herzog in Coalition, Not UsAfter Ya'alon claims unity government possible, Bennett warns right-wing voters Likud is planning an about-face - Likud issues a rebuttal.![]() Lapid 'Doesn't Regret' Attacking Deri During DebateYair Lapid talks about Yesh Atid's campaign as well as his controversial remarks to Deri during elections debate.![]() Lapid: I Won't Sit in Coalition that Repeals Haredi Draft LawYesh Atid head comes out swinging against PM Netanyahu and Labor head Herzog, accusing them of trying to win favor with haredi parties.![]() Deri: We Have a Preference for NetanyahuShas Chairman acknowledges his public wants Netanyahu as PM, but said he will only join coalition that agrees to Shas' social demands.![]() Lapid 'Won't Play' Coalition Game Before ElectionsYesh Atid Chairman doesn't want Netanyahu as Prime Minister, but won't rule out sitting in a second coalition with Likud.![]() Bennett: Without 16 Mandates We Will Be in OppositionJewish Home chair warns without 15 or 16 mandates, his party may not be in the coalition and a Palestinian state will be established.![]() Herzog: Netanyahu is Breaking Israel ApartLabor-Hatnua head accuses PM of diverting attention from main issues, says he will be the one to form a coalition after elections.![]() Survey: PM Shouldn't Have Interfered in Israel PrizeNew survey shows public thinks Netanyahu should have stayed out of Israel Prize selection process, but will likely form the next gov't.![]() Ex-Labor Head Doubts Elections Are Coming SoonMK Yechimovich says only Jewish Home is getting stronger in the polls, so no one else wants elections.![]() Israeli DemocracyIt is no wonder that so many citizens feel powerless to affect government actions, such as preventing the freeing terrorists or capitulation to Obama-Abbas.![]() Yesh Atid to Receive Education Ministry – ReportAccording to latest updates, Netanyahu has agreed to appoint Rabbi Shai Piron Education Minister![]() Bennett Off to Meet Netanyahu after Meeting Lapid"All hell is breaking loose – Lapid's game of chicken has gone wrong," says Bayit Yehudi source. |