Knesset approves Liberman as Defense Minister
Knesset votes 55 to 43 to approve Yisrael Beytenu chief as Defense Minister.
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'Stopwatch is ticking on right-wing to deliver'
Zionist Union MK launches countdown until Liberman 'topples Hamas,' and right-wing coalition 'implements its election promises.'
Herzog: 'Government in vision of prophet Marzel'
Bitter Labor head says 'magician' Netanyahu 'made himself disappear' as 'radical right' takes over; calls for Kahlon to collapse government.
Netanyahu accepts Litzman's compromise
Netanyahu accepts Health Minister's compromise in the coalition crisis with Jewish Home, which will in turn support expansion of coalition.
Return of the alliance? Lapid backs Bennett
Lapid throws his weight behind erstwhile ally's ultimatum on military secretaries for Cabinet members.
Thousands visit Shimon Hatzadik, restore Jerusalem
Ever-growing numbers visit once Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem in a Lag B'Omer tradition to rival Meron.
Knesset official warns Arab MKs over Temple Mount
Sergeant-at-Arms reminds Arab MKs they are not exempt from Temple Mount ban, Ramadan is no exception.
Likud MK: 'What would happen if Jews raped Arabs?'
Boker shocked by police's 'Sodom and Gomorrah-like' cover up of racist rape of mentally delayed Jewish girl by Arabs.
The 'strange saga' of Bennett's security demands
Elkin puzzled by ultimatum to media on cabinet matters; security source reveals Bennett had access to info but didn't pick it up.
Netanyahu blasts media over Comptroller report
Netanyahu has harsh criticism for Channel 10's failure to ask for his comment about the State Comptroller’s report on "Bibi-Tours".
MK Zohar changes mind, won't resign from Knesset
Likud MK Mickey Zohar announces he will not be resigning from the Knesset after all.
Shaked vows to continue building in Judea-Samaria
Justice Minister, speaking at dedication ceremony in Itamar, vows to bring more people to the region.
Liberman won't enter govt until at least next week
With 24-hour Knesset review needed to approve coalition deal, Lag Ba'Omer break makes deal this week highly unlikely.
US red tape preventing Yehuda Glick from Knesset
Glick's citizenship revocation paperwork has yet to be processed, leaving the Knesset with just 119 MKs for the first time in history.
Newest MK Yehuda Glick gets armed bodyguard
Rabbi Yehuda Glick to be sworn in on Wednesday; continued threats on his life prompt special security measures.
Deputy Minister Kara considers quitting Likud
Kara announces he is weighing his future in the party, accusing Netanyahu of racism for not appointing him as minister.
Lapid: Netanyahu offered me to join the government
Yesh Atid head slams Labor for unity talks, saying 'the left is no better than the right'; reveals he turned down an offer from Netanyahu.
Liberman reveals Likud talks hit a 'dead end'
Yisrael Beytenu head says coalition talks on hold until a counter-offer on pension reform is received, apologizes for insulting Netanyahu.
Glick ascends Temple Mount before swearing-in
Glick notes he does not intend to violate directive banning MKs from visiting Judaism's holiest site.
Deputy Defense Min.: Ya'alon kept me in the dark
Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan puzzles over Ya'alon's treatment of him, noting the enmity the latter had toward him seemingly came from nowhere.
'Door is closed' for Zionist Union to join gov't
Opposition leader rejects offer from Netanyahu to reconsider joining coalition, says PM chose 'extremist' government.
Former Chief of Staff not worried about Liberman
Gabi Ashkenazi says he believes Avigdor Liberman will demonstrate pragmatic approach as Defense Minister.
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'The blood of a Jewish child must be avenged'
Terror victim organization head demands ministers and AG support death penalty bill, urges that child murderers be 'the first in line.'
Zionist dis-Union
Herzog takes a drubbing from his own party
End of Herzog? Third of his MKs boycott meeting, those who come give him a thorough browbeating for 'betraying' them in unity govt. talks.
Insurrection: Third of Herzog's party boycotts
Backlash seen in protest at first meeting after unity talk fiasco, as MKs accuse Herzog of 'being a crybaby without principles.'
Deputy Education Minister resigns from Knesset
Meir Porush leaves Knesset as per 'Norwegian Law,' to end months of infighting within UTJ over distribution of MKs.
Dept. Defense Minister, staff told to leave office
Ben-Dahan's tenure technically expires with Yaalon's departure, but expected to be extended. So why are he and his staff being booted out?
Netanyahu responds to Ya'alon
PM says Ya'alon should have taken Foreign Ministry, rejects claims of confidence crisis and Likud 'extremism,' renews unity govt. offer.
New MK Glick: 'I pray to sanctify Heaven's name'
Temple Mount activist gives emotional response to Arutz Sheva after Ya'alon's dramatic resignation launches his political career.
Top Likud official: 'Bad' Ya'alon harmed party
Senior official slams 'bad-hearted' Ya'alon for 'thinking he's above us all,' and 'lighting fires that are hard to put out.'
Lapid: Israel should sign MoU with Washington now
Yesh Atid chairman urges the government not to wait until after Obama leaves office to sign agreement on defense aid.
'Herzog is a bald-faced liar, we need primaries'
Zionist Union sinks deeper into chaos as MK hits back at Herzog after slew of insults, accusations during press conference.
MK defends 'professional, responsible' Ya'alon
MK Moti Yogev 'uncomfortable' with prospect of Avigdor Liberman replacing Moshe Ya'alon as Defense Minister.
Likud ministers overjoyed at Liberman meeting
Outpouring of ministers and deputy ministers hail the coming of a 'wide, right-wing government' with Likud's 'natural partner.'
'This is why the public hates politicians'
Likud MK warns against lying by joining with Zionist Union, after election slogan: 'it's them or us.' His preference - bring in Liberman.
Egyptian President pushes PA-Israel peace talks
Israel-PA peace deal could be 'more important' than Israel-Egypt deal, President Sisi insists.
Gov't approves 900 million shekels for Bedouin
PM: 'No reason that an entire sector of the population which contributes to the state shouldn't get support in education, infrastructure'.
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Leading rabbis: Shoot terrorists on sight
Noted rabbis hold emergency conference on Arab terror, demand government reject 2-state solution and stop making 'stupid' statements.
Liberman: Netanyahu's government is not right-wing
Netanyahu leads a 'fake' right-wing government, former Foreign Minister fumes, amid unity government attempts with leftist Zionist Union.
Revealed: Netanyahu's harsh letter to France
PM Netanyahu sent a strongly worded letter to French President Francois Hollande after France supported UNESCO on the Temple Mount.
