Bayit Yehudi

Coalition Talks: Rabbi Ben-Dahan to Head Religious Services

Bayit Yehudi to head three ministries, not four, but will get appoint a deputy minister to Ministry of Religious Services.

Coalition Agreement: Up Knesset Threshold to 4%

Likud, Yesh Atid and Bayit Yehudi argue final coalition issue, agree to raise Knesset threshold.

Bayit Yehudi Seeks to Head Finance Committee

Coalition talks hit a snag as Likud, Yesh Atid and Bayit Yehudi all seek to head the Finance Committee.

Report: Coalition Deal on Verge of Being Signed

Reports said that the coalition agreement that will form Israel's next government is complete and may be signed Monday night

Rabbis to Bennett: Forgive and Forget Hareidi Insults

Several prominent Religious Zionist rabbis urged Bayit Yehudi to ensure that hareidi parties are included in the government now being formed

Coalition Agreement #1: Downsize Gov't to 21 Ministers

Coalition negotiators for Likud Beytenu, Yesh Atid and Bayit Yehudi are still talking but have managed to hammer out a starting framework.

MK Ariel: We're Still Waiting for an Answer on Livni

The Bayit Yehudi is still waiting for clarifications from the Likud regarding its coalition agreement with Livni’s party, says MK Uri Ariel.

Yishai: An Entire Sector Was Boycotted

The 2013 elections will be remembered as the ones in which an entire sector of society was boycotted, says MK Eli Yishai.

Orbach: Rabbi Kook Against ‘Price Tag’

MK reminds public that leading religious-Zionist rabbi was strongly against attacks on Arabs.

Bennett, Lapid Deny Giving Netanyahu an Ultimatum

Bennett and Lapid deny media reports that they plan to demand the Foreign and Finance Ministries or stay away from the coalition.

Bayit Yehudi: We’ll Keep Cooperating with Hareidi Parties

Bayit Yehudi rejects accusations made by Shas MK, says, ‘We tried to work together.’

Shas MK Slams Bennett: Who’s the Burden on Society?

Shas MK slams Jewish Home party, suggests that ‘settlers’ are a burden on society.

Lapid’s ’18 Ministers’ Demand Complicates Coalition Talks

Netanyahu tries to build coalition as Lapid limits number of ministries, Bennett limits parties’ spending.

Bayit Yehudi: Close, But No Cigar Yet

Rumor has it that Bayit Yehudi was set to sign a coalition deal soon, but sources in the party say that no deal has yet been signed.

Rare Peace Now Approval for ‘Settler’ Rabbi

Peace Now head joins right-wing MKs in eulogizing proud ‘settler’ rabbi as a symbol of peace.

Shas: It's Over, We're Headed for Opposition

Sephardic hareidi party vows to fight from the Opposition, keep funds from going to "hilltop youth."

MK Piron Confirms: Likud Offered Us Evictions of Jews

Yesh Atid MK confirms that Likud offered his party a coalition without Bayit Yehudi that will evict Jews in Judea and Samaria.

PM: ‘Deadly Weapons Piling Up Around Us’

PM Netanyahu warns that even as he tries to unite parties in a coalition, Israel’s enemies unite to bring about Jewish state's destruction.

Netanyahu to Try Again to Build Coalition w/ Shas, Bayit Yehudi

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has two weeks left to build a coalition and a roadblock between the blocs he needs for an agreement.

Yishai: Bennett Abandoned Settlement with Lapid Pact

MK Eli Yishai accuses MK Naftali Bennett of abandoning the Jewish settlement enterprise by forming an alliance with Yesh Atid.

Likud Negotiator: Bayit Yehudi Also Rejected Hareidim

After saying that Yesh Atid refuses to enter a coalition with hareidi parties, the Likud team said the same about the Bayit Yehudi.

Bennett Vindicated as Coalition Crafting Enters Overtime

Analysis: Likud's behavior shows the reasoning behind Naftali Bennett's decision to enter into a pact with Yesh Atid was sound.

Bayit Yehudi: Likud Wants Livni-Abbas Coalition

MKs Orit Strook, Rabbi Ben Dahan, blast Likud's reported offer to Yesh Atid to tear down communities.

Likud Denies It Offered Yesh Atid Evictions of Jews

Sources in Yesh Atid told Maariv Likud promised to tear down Jewish communities in coalition deal.

Likud: We Want Hareidi Parties, Too

Likud Beytenu negotiators say they want Jewish Home, Lapid, and hareidi parties, too. Lieberman: Even Labor might join.

Second MK Suspected of Buying Votes

A senior Likud MK is suspected of having paid for votes. The MK calls suspicions ‘absurd.’

Bennett on Vote-Buying Rumors: Let’s Support Each Other

Bennett speaks about vote-buying rumors, coalition talks, and pro-terror riots.

Dayan: Jewish Home ‘Shooting Itself in the Foot’

Dayan accuses Bennett of preferring ‘pro-expulsion’ Yair Lapid to Netanyahu.

MK Slomiansky Denies Reports He 'Bought Votes'

MK Nissan Slomiansky (Bayit Yehudi) denies media reports that he had “bought votes” in his party’s primaries.

Poll: Most Israelis Prefer Coalition without Hareidim

51% of Israelis would prefer to see a coalition without the hareidi-religious parties, a poll released Monday reveals.

Likud MK: Bayit Yehudi Dividing Right Wing Bloc

MK Elkin says Bayit Yehudi, Yesh Atid are making it impossible to establish a coalition.

Bayit Yehudi: Hareidi Draft Agreement Incomplete

Bayit Yehudi party denied Saturday night report that it had reached an agreement with Yesh Atid party on hareidi enlistment.

Report: Lapid and Bennett Draft New Hareidi Enlistment Outline

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have drafted a new outline for enlistment of hareidim which they will present during coalition negotiations.

Report: Mofaz Demanded to be Defense Minister and Was Rejected

Mofaz reportedly joined the pact between Bayit Yehudi and Yesh Atid because his demand to be Defense Minister was rejected.

Likud, Bayit Yehudi Hold Meeting 'In Good Spirits'

Coalition negotiation teams of the Likud/Yisrael Beytenu and the Bayit Yehudi meet, but no progress is made.

Bibi: ‘Do Whatever is Necessary’ to Bring Bayit Yehudi

Netanyahu has reportedly told his staff to do ‘whatever is necessary’ to get the Bayit Yehudi party to join his coalition.

Danon Reminds Livni: This is a Nationalist Government

MK Danny Danon (Likud): Livni should remember she's joining a Netanyahu-led government and not vice versa.

Bayit Yehudi: Netanyahu-Livni Agreement Unacceptable

Bayit Yehudi plans to ask Likud to reconsider and perhaps change the coalition agreement with Tzipi Livni.

Bayit Yehudi Insider: 'We don't Seek Comfy Seats'

Religious Zionist party's campaigner, Jeremy Saltan, expresses party's stand ahead of key meeting.

Bayit Yehudi, Likud Teams to Meet Friday

Minister Moshe Yaalon expresses hope that agreement between the parties can be reached.

MK Levin Warns of 'Nightmare' Coalition with Labor

Likud MK says Bayit Yehudi's inflexibility may push Likud into a coalition with leftist parties.

Bennett: Livni Has Given Up on Ariel; Livni: Not True

Bayit Yehudi chairman attacks the coalition agreement between the Likud and Hatnua, reminding that Livni was ready to split Jerusalem.

Bennett to Netanyahu: 'Not Too Late to Make Amends'

Bayit Yehudi head Naftali Bennett calls on PM Netanyahu to patch things up with the Bayit Yehudi party before it's too late.

Progress in Likud-Bayit Yehudi Talks

MK: Netanyahu needs us, even if he doesn't want us.

MK: Create an Alternative to Tel Aviv

MK Wortzman tackles housing crisis, child poverty in his first speech in Knesset.

Bayit Yehudi: Livni Makes Coalition Talks More Difficult

Tzipi Livni’s joining Netanyahu’s coalition will make it difficult for the Bayit Yehudi to join it, officials in the party say.

Will Shas be the Next to Join?

Livni tells Shas she expects to see them join the coalition as Netanyahu calls for ‘broad-based unity.’

Bennett applies headlock

Likud Warns: New Elections are Possible

Likud is feeling the pressure of Bayit Yehudi and Yesh Atid's united negotiating posture. Analysis.

‘No Coalition Talks between Likud, Jewish Home’

Negotiator: Likud is offering ministries, but is avoiding talks with real substance.

Hareidi Leaders Latest to Pursue Bennett

Hareidi MKs meet with Bennett in an attempt to win the Jewish Home to their cause. Likud, Lapid reportedly fighting for party’s support.

Lapid: Entering Gov't with Shas will End My Career

Yesh Atid and Bayit Yehudi chairmen have reportedly decided to stick together no matter what.

Bennett and Lapid a Package Deal

Bennett and Lapid create 31-seat bloc, agree to join the coalition or be left out together.

Jewish Home: Likud’s Offer of Ministries ‘Irrelevant’

Jewish Home party: talk of ministries is ‘irrelevant’ – and offers should not include ultimatums.

Orbach: Naftali Bennett is Our Prince Charming

MK Orbach compares Naftali Bennett to a fairy-tale prince who woke ‘sleeping beauty.’

Bennett: We Have a Rare Opportunity to Bring Change

MK Bennett at the Conference of Presidents: There's a considerable common denominator between us and Yesh Atid.

Bayit Yehudi 'will be Netanyahu's First Coalition Partner'

Report: religious Zionist party will have first picks of cabinet portfolios, Knesset committees.

Yishai to Zionist Rabbis: Save the Torah World

Eli Yishai of Shas defends his record on the land of Israel, seeks help from Bayit Yehudi.

Bennett: 'I Feel No Pressure' from Rabbis

Bayit Yehudi head: we are obligated to add hareidim to work force and army. Rabbi Melamed weighs in.

Likud Wants the Rabbis It Smeared to Save It

Two weeks ago, Likud portrayed Rabbi Dov Lior as a dangerous man. Now it needs his help.

Bayit Yehudi: Sunday Vacation will Promote Shabbat Observance

Bayit Yehudi to support a proposal to extend the weekend into Sunday, explains that it would encourage Israelis to observe Shabbat.