Knesset passes Deri and Smotrich laws, Knesset Speaker resigns
Two key coalition bills passed two days before swearing-in of new government.
Arutz Sheva political correspondent
News by Hezki Baruch
Heads of opposition parties:
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Heads of opposition parties announce fight against the new government, which they define as "dark and anti-democratic."
Shaked in farewell speech:
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Ayelet Shaked says goodbye to the Knesset: Try to make it a better place, as it was in the past.
Smotrich's brother:
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Brother of Finance Minister-designate criticizes Netanyahu after he condemned Orit Strock.
150 thousand NIS
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Zehava Galon filed a libel suit against the designated minister who claimed she threw rocks at IDF soldiers.
Likud MK blasts Bennett:
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MK Galit Distel Atbaryan calls on public to donate money to activist who was sued by Bennett.
Tension in Haredi Party:
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A source in Degel Hatorah says his faction's head Moshe Gafni is leading the fight alone and doesn't represent the rest of the faction.
Smotrich's achievements:
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National-Religious Chief Rabbi to be appointed, programs to enhance Jewish identity promoted.
Herzog to Argentine President:
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President Isaac Herzog phones President Alberto Fernández of Argentina, congratulates him on Argentina's victory at the World Cup.
18 minutes before the deadline
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Religious Zionist Party is the first to sign an agreement with the Likud.
Campaign against MK Ben-Gvir
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'Tag Meir' launches mass mobilization campaign for legal battle to prevent Itamar Ben-Gvir being appointed National Security Minister.
Eizenkot to Likud:
Eizenkot to Likud leadership: It's not too late to stop
Former Chief of Staff says Smotrich and Ben Gvir will harm the IDF's mission to provide security and will lead to a binational state.
Uproar in the Knesset:
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Opposition MK: "Shame on you, you never even wore a uniform."
New threats against Itamar Ben Gvir
The Lions' Den terror organization has published new threats against designated National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
Yisrael Beytenu MK:
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MK Yulia Malinovsky claims: If there is a bad security situation - Benny Gantz will join the Netanyahu government.
Former Religious Affairs Min:
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Former minister Kahana supports changing the Grandfather Clause and emphasizes: 'Conversion can only be according to Orthodox law.
After four-hour filibuster:
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Knesset approves bill allowing Deri to be appointed a minister and giving Smotrich powers over the Civil Administration.
Outgoing Defense Minister Benny Gantz: New government will have 3 Defense Ministers
Govt poised to pass law dividing authority within Defense Ministry.
Knesset Legal Advisor: 'Deri Law' not straightforward
The legal Advisor of the Knesset believes that the Deri law causes difficulties because it is a personal law..
Taking advantage of immunity: MK to monitor administrative detainee conditions in prison
MK Limor Son Har-Melech will visit administrative detainee Elhai Carmeli in prison to witness conditions of his incarceration.
Ben Gvir blasts opposition:
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Knesset approves in preliminary reading a bill that increases the powers of the Minister of National Security.
Knesset approves 'Deri Law' in preliminary reading
Knesset approves bill that would allow Shas chairman Aryeh Deri to serve as a minister in the government.
'Jewish blood isn't cheap':
Terrorists to pay Jewish victim nearly NIS 3 million in damages
A Jew was viciously beaten by Arabs in the Old City of Jerusalem in 2015. Now they will pay.
Filibuster woes:
Coalition agrees to vote in new Speaker tomorrow
The opposition planned a long filibuster, the coalition threatened legal action. Eventually, they agreed to postpone the vote.
Likud Officials:
Center-left to filibuster Likud's bid to replace Knesset Speaker
As Likud prepares to take control of the Knesset's top leadership position, Lapid government apparently preparing filibuster.
Swearing-in of government likely to be pushed off until after Hanukkah
Knesset slated to vote in Likud MK as new Knesset Speaker Monday, but formation of Netanyahu government likely to be delayed yet again.
Ben Gvir: I want more forces in the Arab sector
Designated National Security Minister: I am not ashamed that I want to move forces to the south. I want more forces in the Arab sector.
Security to be upgraded to protect ministers in new government
New weapons & systems needed to ensure safety of ministers from Judea & Samaria.
UTJ, Likud agree:
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Agreement reached between United Torah Judaism and Likud regarding UTJ's positions in the new government.
Likud announces:
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'Go to hell,' MK Ahmad Tibi tells Yesh Atid MKs during committee meeting
Committee members spar on "whether homos are depraved" and "appointment of people with anti-liberal views."
Lapid: Netanyahu sold out the country to the 'hardalim'
Outgoing PM fumes at coalition accord between Religious Zionism and Likud.
MK Amichai Eliyahu demands:
MK Rabbi Eliyahu calls on hospital to fire intern who called to 'end the occupation'
An intern at Emek Medical Center posted support for a terrorist who attempted to stab a Border Police officer on Friday in Samaria
Netanyahu: Jerusalem pride parade will not be cancelled
Netanyahu pushes back on MK Avi Maoz's promise to cancel the LGBT parade in Jerusalem: 'Pride Parade will continue.'
RZP to sign deal Wednesday
Smotrich, Deri to split Finance Ministry, Interior Ministry
Coalition agreement expected to be signed Wednesday after breakthrough during marathon talks between the parties.
Netanyahu and Smotrich reportedly close to signing agreement
Leaders of Likud and Religious Zionist Party meeting with negotiation teams in an attempt to bridge the remaining gaps between them.
Netanyahu to choose temporary Knesset speaker
Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu expected to appoint temporary Knesset Speaker on Tuesday, choosing from top three candidates.
"On the verge of an agreement"
Further progress made in talks between Likud and Religious Zionist parties
Likud and Religious Zionist parties say they made progress in negotiations and are close to signing an agreement.
"Positive atmosphere"
Netanyahu and Smotrich meet for three hours, make progress in coalition talks
Likud says the meeting was held in a good atmosphere and the sides will meet again on Monday.
Noam party signs coalition deal with the Likud
MK Avi Maoz to be Deputy Minister of new Jewish-National Identity Authority within Prime Minister's Office.