coalition crisis Knesset Speaker: We had a crazy weekYuli Edelstein relieved coalition woes over. 'Netanyahu handled coalition crisis responsibly, glad episode is behind us.' Bennett: Common sense prevailedEducation Minister praises agreement to avoid early elections. 'It's a terrible mistake to bring down a right-wing government'Leading Religious Zionist Rabbi Haim Druckman warns coalition members not to bring about fall of government. 'Everyone will lose.' 'We will drink up their seats with a straw'Likud minister says his party is not intentionally pushing for elections, but is also not afraid of the fall of the government. Shaked to PM: Dissolving the government 'a historic mistake'Justice Minister calls on PM not to topple right-wing government over what she calls an 'imaginary crisis.' 'Prime Minister is dissolving a right-wing government''The Prime Minister does not have to fire Minister Sofa Landver.' Netanyahu: I call on Liberman to remain in government'It is important to continue our partnership in a broad government - only this can continue to serve Israel's citizens.' 'IDF can't handle so many haredi soldiers at once'Education Minister Bennett says coalition crisis is 'hollow,' no reason to push for immediate draft of all haredi yeshiva students. PM: '61' is not an optionNetanyahu tells Likud ministers his goal is to stabilize government, but he won't agree to a coalition without Liberman. Bennett hints he will challenge Netanyahu for prime ministerBennett says he will run against Prime Minister Netanyahu if 'elections are declared for personal reasons'. 'If the coalition breaks apart, we'll push off elections'If PM Netanyahu early elections, coalition and opposition parties will band together to delay elections until October, sources say. Coalition efforts to prevent elections continueEfforts to formulate agreed Draft Law outline to allow coalition to continue as per Prime Minister's demands. Coalition crisis: Haredi party blasts outlineLeaders of Agudat Yisrael faction of UTJ say outline being formulated to solve crisis inconsistent with position of Council of Torah Sages. Bennett: Next time, I'll demand the defense portfolioEducation Minister: Under PM Netanyahu, I'll insist on defense portfolio. If Netanyahu steps down, I'll run for PM. 'We won't support an agreement the court will strike down'UTJ chairman says that, despite reports of a solution to coalition crisis, no official proposal has been presented to his faction. The outline that will save the coalition?Attorney General's office reportedly formulates compromise on Draft Law to prevent early elections. 'Budget by Passover - or we're leaving the government'Finance Minister threatens that if coalition crisis over Draft Law not solved within weeks, his party will leave the coalition. Coalition crisis orchestrated by Netanyahu and Liberman?Haredi journalist blames PM for dragging country to elections by cynically exploiting haredi distress. 'There is no draft crisis.' Litzman: 'Without the Draft Law, there'll be no budget'Deputy Health Minister reiterates this morning: If Draft Law doesn't pass, he won't support budget. Elections to be held during the summer?Senior sources in the coalition expect elections to be held this summer, instead of late in 2019. Deri threatens to resign: Netanyahu rushes to KnessetInterior Minister and Shas leader threatens to quit unless Knesset passes law giving him power to close stores on Shabbat. Coalition crisis averted with compromiseCoalition Chairman agrees to delay vote on 'French Law' by 1 month, end freeze on all other legislation. MK Gafni threatens coalition crisis if Shabbat bill not passedHaredi MK demands state take action to restore status quo after Supreme Court permits Shabbat desecration by businesses in Tel Aviv. Netanyahu, Kahlon reach deal ending coalition crisisNew broadcasting authority to be split in two, with a separate entity dedicated to news and current events. 'PM behind articles criticizing a minister? Unprecedented'Professor Avi Diskin estimates that despite tensions the coalition is not falling apart. 'No party has a real interest in elections.' 'The Jewish Home will always find something to complain about'Coalition Chairman Bitan says Kahlon needs to compromise, slams Jewish Home for causing additional instability. 'I won't budge on the Broadcasting Corporation'Netanyahu lands in China, speaks about coalition crisis. Shabbat crisis: Haredi position splitShas head Aryeh Deri promises no coalition crisis over Shabbat construction, causing disgruntled UTJ MKs to weigh their options. Government to set up a COGAT for IsraelisMinisters Ya'alon, Shaked and Ariel to head up new government coordination group for Jewish activities in Judea and Samaria. Coalition head plays down government crisis over Hevron evictionDespite asserting gov't is not in crisis, coalition chairman says he will not accept 'threats' from MKs angry about eviction of 200 Jews. Coalition Crisis Brewing Over 'Creeping Construction Freeze'Members of the National Union say that they are considering their options if a slow freeze in Judea and Samaria continues. Netanyahu Denies Trying to Split Yesh AtidReports are no more than 'pathetic political spin that indicates Lapid's panic,' says Prime Minister's Bureau. Elections to Postpone Police Chief Replacement?Coalition dissolution leads to legal issue for the police force. A-G: We can't have new security minister, police heads at the same time. 'Now The Crazies Can Run Amok,' Mourns LivniNewly dismissed justice minister says by sacking her, Netanyahu has gotten rid of the 'gatekeeper of democracy' in Israel. Hamas Hails Coalition Collapse as 'Victory'Hamas spokesman says the collapse of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s is a sign of the group’s “victory” over Israel. Likud: Lapid 'Failed Miserably as Finance Minister'Likud officials hit back at Lapid over anti-Netanyahu remarks, say he failed miserably as a minister and has 'ugly' political aspirations. Elections As Early as March 2015, Likud Officials SayLegislation on Opposition bills to dissolve the Knesset due to be voted upon Wednesday - and could see the coalition dissolve by January. Lapid: Netanyahu Dragging Israel into Elections to Woo HareidimFinance Minister says elections are a waste of money which could be rerouted to solve housing, cost of living crises. Yechimovich: The Public is Fed Up with NetanyahuAfter failed Netanyahu-Lapid meeting, Labor MK says Netanyahu's government did not have a "drop of ideology". MKs Right and Left Respond to Early ElectionsKnesset Members from across the political spectrum respond to failed meeting between Netanyahu and Lapid.Netanyahu-Lapid Meeting Fails, Elections LikelyPrime Minister Netanyahu sets five conditions to Finance Minister in order for the coalition to keep functioning. Bennett, Ariel at Odds Over Future of Jewish HomeArgument erupts in Jewish Home faction meeting over whether to add Tekuma members to the list, leading to rumors of split. Netanyahu Blames Ministers for 'Trying to Knock Him Down'Prime Minister issues sharp criticism against ministers for 'subversions and attacks' on the government. Are elections inevitable? Feiglin Urges PM to 'Stop the Political Game', Hold ElectionsDeputy Knesset Speaker MK Moshe Feiglin calls on Netanyahu to let the public's vote solve political tensions, as coalition crisis snowballs. Netanyahu Aide: Meeting with Lapid Isn't for ReconciliationNir Hefetz says Prime Minister wants some straight answers from Finance Minister. Yesh Atid denies it attempted a putsch under PM's nose. Elkin: The Coalition Won't Dissolve Over Jewish State LawCoalition chairman says he is open to talks about rewording the Jewish State Law, says it's up to Lapid to change his behavior.Netanyahu to Meet Rogue Ministers Monday for First Time in WeeksPrime Minister will meet ministers Lapid, Livni to see if the government is still salvageable, or whether elections are imminent. Bennett to Left: We Will Not Be Silent AnymoreNaftali Bennett tells Left to 'keep calm' after demonstrations against nationalists Saturday night erupt in incitement. Netanyahu: If Crisis Not Resolved, We Will Draw ConclusionsNetanyahu opened Cabinet meeting addressing tensions between Ministers. 'There is no day that passes without threats and ultimatums.' Shas: We Won't Establish Alternative GovernmentAryeh Deri speaks out about Netanyahu offer: We will not form alternate coalition if Netanyahu will go ahead with elections. Deputy Minister Says Elections Are 'Inevitable'Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis criticizes Finance Minister Yair Lapid for saying the government is "stuck", says Lapid is welcome to resign. Netanyahu 'Close to Calling Elections', Say AssociatesPM Netanyahu is close to making a decision regarding elections, regardless of what happens with the Jewish State Law. 'Jewish State Law' Vote Postponed - AgainVote on controversial law postponed for at least one more week; PM to present his compromise bill before original draft advances in Knesset. Netanyahu's Appeal to Hareidi Parties RevealedThird report in 48 hours: PM approaches hareidi MKs - who say they want a commitment in writing. 'We don't trust Bibi anymore,' MKs say. Liberman's Campaign: Divide Israel for 'Unity'FM Avigdor Liberman's election campaign for Yisrael Beytenu urges giving Arab 'Triangle' area to create Palestinian state to 'unify' Jews. Storm in Knesset Over Jewish State LawOpposition MKs attack Netanyahu over his defense of the Jewish State bill; Herzog calls to establish new government. Livni Torpedoing 'Zoabi Bill' to Expel Terror-Supporting MKsAfter stalling Jewish People Bill, Justice Minister postpones debate of bill for ejecting rogue MK from Knesset. |
