 Liberman: Every narrow government is troubleYisrael Beytenu chair says he won't sit in government with Barak, Shafir and Meretz - neither will he sit with Rabbi Peretz and Smotrich. Liberman tries to block anti-haredi mayor from registering partyLiberman's petition claims that Ron Kobi's new party, The Secular Right, will confuse voters and cause damage to Yisrael Beyteinu.Liberman: Vote Yisrael Beytenu for a haredi-free governmentYisrael Beytenu campaign video calls for 'nationalist, liberal government without haredim.' Liberman: 'You get what you vote for.' Bothered by deficit? 'Liberman made demands in the billions'Sources in Likud reject Liberman's assertion he 'discovered' budget deficit, thus deciding to work for unity government without the haredim. Liberman: Shameful race over who can flatter the haredim moreYisrael Beytenu chair explains why he changed his political position, declaring support for unity government. 'Liberman lost mandate to sit in right-wing government'MK Ofir Sofer (Union of Right-Wing Parties) sees MK Avigdor Liberman as the sole person responsible for the repeat elections. Yair Netanyahu: Liberman demanded an AG to close criminal casesThe PM's son, Yair, claims that Liberman's main coalition demand in 2009 from his father was the appointing of an AG for his own benefit. Draft Law: Gerrer Rebbe in rare recordingAdmor of Gur explains significance of making decisions on sensitive matter like Draft Law: 'I do all I can about recruitment.'Liberman: We're not looking to bring down NetanyahuYisrael Beytenu chairman: Our sole motive is to 'uphold the principles and commitments given to the public before the elections.' No agreements at Netanyahu-Liberman meetingSenior Likud official says conversation ended in 'explosion'. Haredi parties said they received signals elections would be held. Senior official: We won't allow religious Zionism to be trampledSenior Right Parties Union source to PM: Even if agreement reached with Liberman, without Justice portfolio, party won't enter government. Liberman: I'm happy to run with Shaked in the next electionsYisrael Beyteinu chairman Liberman says he will vote for the dissolution of the Knesset and will be happy to join with Ayelet Shaked. Shas: Liberman is not being truthfulThe Shas party rejects the claims voiced by Yisrael Beiteinu chairman. 'He's using the draft law as an excuse to topple the gov't.' Litzman: Not afraid of going back to electionsDeputy health minister emphasizes his UTJ party not afraid of elections, reminding Liberman of his relatively small number of seats. Defense portfolio to return to LibermanLiberman set to return to defense ministry, and has already met, with PM's approval, with chief of staff and Shin Bet head. Lapid tempts LibermanYesh Atid Chairman tries to tempt Liberman not to enter Netanyahu government in return for promise to provide immigrant pension solution. What are Liberman's demands? Not just the Defense portfolioThe main issue that hinders the inclusion of Yisrael Beytenu is the Draft Law, and the solution seems to be the Override Clause. 'If I was in Netanyahu's place, I would be nervous'Could Avidgor Liberman's demands torpedo efforts to build a right-wing - religious coalition government? Raviv Drucker weighs in.No agreement on haredi draftFirst round of coalition talks between Likud and Yisrael Beytenu conclude this morning. No agreements reached regarding draft of haredim. Erdan: Justice portfolio must be in Likud's handsLikud minister opposes United Right's demand of justice portfolio for Smotrich. 'We are the largest party and need the senior portfolios.' Liberman petitions against DNA testingYisrael Beyteinu party submits Supreme Court petition to cancel DNA tests for immigrants from former Soviet Union to prove Jewishness. Liberman: Netanyahu doesn't belong to the rightFormer defense minister tours illegal Bedouin outpost which PM promised to evacuate. 'It is now January 1st, nobody is evacuating it.'Liberman says he didn't mean to call IDF leadership leftistsFormer defense minister says his remarks comparing IDF General Staff to Peace Now were distorted, says Israel weak vis a vis Hamas. 'Liberman and Kahlon working for New Israel Fund'Culture Minister responds to Cultural Loyalty Law dropping from agenda after coalition fails to recruit majority. Likud and Bennett face offLikud goes to war against Jewish Home head over the demand to be appointed defense minister. 'Right-wing camp will not forgive him.' Report: Jewish Home planned on leaving gov't before LibermanJewish Home faction allegedly planned on mass resignation from gov't only to be preempted by Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu. Shas leader joins call for early electionsShas leader joins Kulanu head Kahlon, calls for new elections following Liberman's resignation from the Defense Ministry. Amsalem: I recommend not giving Bennett defense portfolioChairman of the coalition accuses Bennett of making too bold a demand to take over defense ministry. It's official: Liberman tenders resignationYisrael Beytenu chairman sends letter of resignation from position of defense minister to Prime Minister Netanyahu.The Liberman effect? Likud gets weaker in pollsPoll conducted after resignation of defense minister finds the ruling party falling below 30 seats. Minister Ariel: 'Bennett is best candidate for defense minister'Jewish Home minister calls on government to fulfill forgotten promise to Bennett. 'We demand the defense portfolio.' Liberman: 'We won't stop until the mission is completed'Bill to be brought Wednesday for discussion in Law Committee ahead of Knesset's approval in first reading. DM: 'We won't give up.' Report: Netayahu didn't approve Chief of Staff appointmentReports say Liberman's recommendation to appoint Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi as chief of staff was not coordinated with the prime minister. Hamas warns Israel in new video'We recommended that you read us correctly.' Hamas releases new propaganda clip amid a rise in tensions. 'We will reveal more information about Hezbollah'Liberman says Israel will reveal more info about Iranian missiles in Lebanon, amid Lebanese attempts to discredit Netanyahu's UN speech. 'Palestinian state doesn't interest me'Liberman refers to Trump declaration on two-state solution. 'Population demonstrating with Palestinian flags is the real problem.' Liberman on Olmert-Abbas meeting: 'Pathetic'"Olmert turned to him as 'Dr. Abbas' but forgot to mention that he received his doctorate for Holocaust denial." Defense Minister: Israel will be able to celebrate in quietMinister Liberman visits soldiers stationed near Bethlehem, thanking soldiers ahead of the holiday. 'We can celebrate thanks to them.' 'Preaching and crocodile tears'Liberman insists, 'We're not talking to Hamas'; criticizes extended sentence for Border Policeman; scolds Umm al-Fahm. Gabbay: 'I don't trust Netanyahu, Liberman, and Bennett''If choice between agreement and operation run by Netanyahu, Liberman, and Bennett, I choose agreement," Gabbay says. Defense Minister: 'Conquer Gaza or an Arab spring'Liberman: 'Solution is to turn Gaza into economic entity providing work for two million people and will become Singapore of Middle East.' Meretz backing Netanyahu and LibermanMeretz Chairwoman defends move led by PM and DM for political settlement in Gaza while attacking Bennett who opposes it. Liberman floating leftward?Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman on unified front with Meretz and Peace Now against Minister Naftali Bennett. Liberman to Gaza residents: 'Israel not problem but solution'Defense Minister: 'As long as there's quiet, Gaza residents benefit.' Liberman faces difficulty appointing Chief of StaffSupreme Court petitions against two senior appointments committee members 'neutralize' committee work; appointments may be postponed. 'Impossible to manage cabinet with tweets and leaks'PM criticizes public debate between Jewish Home and Yisrael Beiteinu parties over cabinet discussions. New bureau in charge of withholding terror salariesNational Counter-Financial Terror Bureau will implement Withholding Law, coordinate economic campaign against terror orgs in Israel, abroad. Draft Law approved by governmentBill expected to be submitted to Knesset for first reading tomorrow. Law will likely pass by large majority, with Yesh Atid's support. Liberman: 'More America than America'Defense Minister tweets picture of self 40 years ago just before aliyah to Israel, calls Israel 'land of unlimited possibilities'. Liberman: Iran is panickingDefense Minister says Khamenei's threats to increase uranium enrichment are 'a sign of hysteria and mass panic among Iranian leadership.' 'We'll close accounts with Hamas and Jihad''We're unwilling to accept kite routine and fence riots and attempts to breach it,' Liberman said at start of faction meeting. 'Hypocritical gangs are working against Israel'DM blasts meeting on Gaza at UNHRC. 'Just as our soldiers protect us from Hamas, we'll protect them from international investigations.' Liberman: Time to withdraw from the Human Rights CouncilAhead of UNHRC special session over Gaza events, DM says Israel 'under double attack.' 'Terror from Gaza, and hypocrisy headed by UNHRC.' 'Hamas leaders - a bunch of cannibals'DM at IDF briefing: 'Hamas leadership is a group of cannibals that treats children and women as armaments for all intents and purposes.' IDF on high alert adjacent to GazaReinforced IDF fighters deploy anticipating Hamas-led riots. Yesterday, 59 terrorists killed.'Don't be deterred by threats and intimidation'DM commemorates fallen from Six Day War and War of Attrition on Mount Herzl: 'Today as then, international community buries head in sand.' NIS 6.5 million for Kiryat Shmona fortificationWork to include renovating shelters, purchasing and installing air conditioners in shelters, mobile shelters, protected city pharmacy, more. |
