Yuli Edelstein We'll invest everything in preparing for 'second wave'Health Minister Yuli Edelstein: 'Even if there's no 2nd wave - the investment won't go down the drain but will improve the health system.' Yamina: Netanyahu has slammed the door in our faceParty official says PM appointed Yuli Edelstein as Health Minister in order to humiliate Yamina, break up religious Zionist alliance. Former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein named Health MinisterPM Netanyahu appoints former Knesset Speaker and Likud MK Yuli Edelstein as next Health Minister. Edelstein 'does not regret' resigning as Knesset SpeakerFormer Knesset Speaker says if his resignation leads to formation of government it will have been worth the sacrifice. INTO THE FRAY: Edelstein draws a line in the sandEdelstein drew a much-needed line in the sand against judicial intrusion into the sphere of the legislature and thwarted yet another attempt at the usurpation of both its autonomy and authority. Compromise to allow continued government negotiations failsLikud and Blue and White discuss possibility Benny Gantz himself be appointed Knesset Speaker to continue talks between the two parties.Yuli Edelstein calls Supreme Court ruling 'attempted takeover of legislature'Knesset Speaker explains why he chose resignation over Supreme Court ruling: 'I cannot be forced to do things I think endanger democracy.' Amir Peretz will be appointed Interim Knesset SpeakerAmir Peretz, the most senior Knesset Member, will convene the Knesset on Thursday to elect a permanent Knesset Speaker. Rivlin: 'Inconceivable' that anyone would disobey court rulingPresident critical of outgoing Knesset Speaker for refusing to carry out Supreme Court order to convene plenum to elect new speaker. Knesset legal advisor: Wait for Supreme CourtKnesset Arrangements Committee convenes for special meeting following resignation of Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein. Edelstein: My conscience will not let me fulfill court orderOutgoing Knesset Speaker refuses to carry out Supreme Court order to convene vote on his successor after announcing his resignation.Supreme Court: Knesset Speaker must be elected by WednesdayShortly after submitting response to Supreme Court, judges order Yuli Edelstein to convene plenum by Wednesday to elect new Knesset Speaker. Transport Minister Smotrich calls on Knesset Speaker Edelstein to ignore Supreme Court'Judiciary trampling on elected democratic institutions for years, today also purports to determine Knesset agenda,' Smotrich said. Supreme Court sets veiled ultimatum for Knesset SpeakerSupreme Court orders Yuli Edelstein to hold vote on new Knesset Speaker - or else. Police break up Jerusalem protest against Knesset SpeakerPolice say demonstration by 200 people a violation of order not to hold gatherings of over 10 people. Blue and White to Edelstein: We will appeal to court against youLawyers for Blue and White party warn they are prepared to petition High Court to force Yuli Edelstein to convene elections for new speaker. Rivlin: 'I have just one request: Give this people a government'Knesset Members sworn in three at a time. Earlier, President entrusts assembling government with MK Benny Gantz. Amir Peretz, Left bloc demand election of new Knesset SpeakerLeft bloc leaders are pressuring Knesset Speaker Edelstein to resign his position ahead of tomorrow's swearing-in ceremony. 23rd Knesset to be sworn in MondayKnesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein says swearing-in ceremony to take place as scheduled. Knesset Speaker: Sovereignty will be fast-trackedYuli Edelstein says he would push bill for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria immediately through the Knesset if PM seeks such a bill. Pelosi: I used to protest for Yuli Edelstein's release from Soviet prisonHouse Speaker addresses Holocaust survivors: You are the real VIPs of the World Holocaust Forum. Knesset Speaker Edelstein meets Nancy Pelosi in JerusalemKnesset Speaker meets US House Speaker, says Israel exists in its current form thanks to close relations with the American people.Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein maintains composure, remains unperturbed by attacksKnesset Speaker responds to Netanyahu supporters' attack against him, 'My statesmanlike conduct is important and critical to Likud.' 'The Likud will never forgive Knesset Speaker for selling us out'Likud officials excoriate Knesset Speaker for pushing ahead with hearings on Netanyahu's immunity request in the middle of election season. Yair Netanyahu blasts Knesset SpeakerPM's son writes tweet against Edelstein's father-in-law, deletes it a short time later.Knesset Legal Advisor: PM's immunity request cannot be delayedThe Speaker of the Knesset cannot block formation of committee needed to rule on Netanyahu's immunity request, Knesset's legal advisor rules Blue and White working to oust the Speaker of the KnessetBlue and White intends to try to oust Edelstein if he attempts to prevent discussions on Netanyahu's request for immunity. Blue & White ultimatum to Knesset Speaker on immunity vote?Knesset committee chief hints at ultimatum for Knesset Speaker 'by the end of the week' if Netanyahu immunity request not put to vote. Blue and White threatens to remove Knesset Speaker Yuli EdelsteinKnesset's largest party looks to vote out Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein if he blocks vote on Netanyahu's immunity request. Edelstein, Blue and White's Nissenkorn to meet on SundayThe two will discuss Blue and White's demand to form a Knesset House Committee to discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu's request for immunity. Likud MK: Keep Tibi out of Finance CommitteeMK Kathrin Shitrit calls on Knesset Speaker to remove MK Tibi from Finance Committee after he called her a "piece of garbage". 'You took the Qassam and turned it into a source of light'Knesset Speaker, Chief Rabbi take part in Hanukkah event at Sderot Hesder Yeshiva.Knesset Speaker to back Netanyahu in Likud race - indirectlyLikud party activists linked to Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein campaigning on behalf of PM Netanyahu in Likud leadership race. Edelstein, Erdan not expected to back either Netanyahu or Sa'arMinister Erdan, Knesset Speaker expected not to choose a side in the primaries for the Likud leadership. Knesset Speaker: The worst I've seen in 23 yearsAs the Knesset met to set the date for the 23rd Knesset, Edelstein rebuked the Arab Joint List. They attacked him & Meretz joined in.Knesset Speaker: 'Only unity government will prevent elections'Yuli Edelstein urges unity gov't led by PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz, as 'only option' to prevent new elections. Initiative on the Left: Get 61 MKs to support Knesset SpeakerLabor's MK Barlev says he hopes Yuli Edelstein will make 'correct choice' and agree to try to form coalition if tapped by Pres. Rivlin. Knesset Speaker makes last-ditch attempt at unity governmentYuli Edelstein plans meetings with MK Liberman, UTJ leaders.Edelstein contemplating running for Likud leadershipIf Israel goes to elections and Likud holds primaries for party leadership, Edelstein may join the race. Edelstein meets with DeriKnesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein meets with Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri in attempt to prevent third elections. 'No chance for Knesset Speaker's initiative'Likud faction head Mickey Zohar explains hatred in Blue and White for Netanyahu prevents unity. 'Only way is to convince Liberman.' Blue and White, Likud negotiating teams to meet SundayKnesset Speaker meets with representatives of the Blue and White, Likud parties in attempt to form unity government. Ya'alon: We will not sit with Netanyahu until he is clearedMoshe Ya'alon spoke to the Knesset Speaker, saying that in the current situation no joint government will be formedKnesset Speaker: Government emergencyMK Yuli Edelstein makes last-ditch effort to get parties to agree to unity government, avoid third elections. Rivlin: 'This is a period of geopolitical temporary blindness'Knesset Speaker Edelstein arrives at Presidential residence to hear, officially, that all coalition talks have failed.Knesset Speaker: Decision to label goods 'disgraceful'MK Yuli Edelstein pens letter to European Parliament head, says ruling to label Israeli goods was 'politically motivated,' 'disgraceful.'Edelstein awarded medal for 100th anniversary of Third AliyahJewish Confederation of Ukraine presents medal to Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein. Left vs. Knesset Speaker EdelsteinKnesset Speaker attacks members of Joint Arab List who opposed elimination of Al-Ata. Knesset Speaker to Sanders: Stop talking nosenseKnesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein responds to Senator Bernie Sanders who said he would re-allocate US aid for Israel to Gaza.Edelstein: The place of religious Zionists is in the LikudKnesset Speaker: For some reason, when it comes to politics, there are those who try to get sucked into sectors and forget about unity.Edelstein: Netanyahu agreed to declare incapacity if indictedKnesset Speaker hopes today's swearing-in won't be the start of the shortest Knesset ever: 'What interests Likud now is to form government.' The battle for Speaker of the KnessetYuli Edelstein and Meir Cohen both have their eye on the prestigious role. Liberman may support Edelstein. 'World will ultimately accept our sovereignty in Jordan Valley'Knesset Speaker tells CNN that despite criticism, Netanyahu's plan to annex Jordan Valley will be viewed as 'natural' within a few years. 'Joint List chairman hurt the Arab sector with his antics'Knesset Speaker accuses Joint list chairman Ayman Odeh of 'attack' after he gets in PM's face to take pictures with cell phone. 'Stop the personal attacks within the right'Yuli Edelstein calls on parties that do not pass the electoral threshold to show responsibility. Watch: Knesset Speaker affixes mezuzah in Machpelah House'35 years ago, I was arrested in Moscow and sent to the Gulag. Who would have thought I'd be here today in Hevron as Knesset Speaker?' 'We will apply Israeli sovereignty in Hevron'Memorial for victims of 1929 riots held at Hevron cemetery. "It's time that a visit to the Cave be the most comfortable, natural thing." |
