Netanyahu: Cancel Haifa deputy mayor appointment
PM opens weekly cabinet meeting by addressing 'Northern Shield' operation, and calls to halt Hadash party appointment to Haifa deputy mayor.
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Minister Elkin: Not sure government will survive the 'draft law'
Ze'ev Elkin backs PM against police, learns lessons from J'lem mayoral loss, and thinks coalition will survive - but not for long. Interview
The English Hebrew University: 'Totally absurd'
Zionist Organization Deputy Chairman Yaakov Haguel grapples with Hebrew U decision to examine changing instruction language to English.
Watch: Hanukkah candle lighting with Lion at the Tomb of Samuel
Jerusalem mayor and Rabbi Shalom Arush were the main guests in at candle lighting at the Tomb of Samuel.
Hundreds light Hanukkah candles at Cave of the Patriarchs
Israel's Chief Rabbi participated in the lighting of Hanukkah candles along with dedication of Torah in memory of Lt. David Golovensitz.
El Al Shabbat flight blunder discussed in Knesset
Knesset debates El Al Shabbat flight to learn lessons. 'I praise El Al for not flying on Shabbat, but when in doubt - don't fly.'
Haredi MK asks El Al to uphold women's rights
'There are women whose rights are trampled by fact they're forced to sit next to men,' MK Israel Eichler tells airline representatives.
Operation 'Northern Shield':
'Quiet in the south made current operation possible'
MK notes in retrospect why government did not respond more forcefully to Hamas rocket attacks. 'Legitimate frustration has taken a turn.'
Regev blames timing of recommendations on outgoing commissioner
'Police Commissioner Alsheikh continues to do everything so that the slamming of the door when he leaves the job is as strong as possible.'
'What will you do when there are 40 Arab MKs?'
MK Eitan Cabel: Annex settlement blocs and apply Israeli law to them. Everything else should be frozen.
Father, son murdered 25 years ago remembered
Dozens gather at Lapid junction near Kiryat Arba in memory of Mordechai Lapid and son Shalom, murdered 25 years ago near Hevron.
Zionist Union suspends its own MK
Zionist Union suspends MK Robert Tiviaev for a month due to absence in the Knesset during a vote on a bill.
'Netanyahu again caved to the haredim'
Opposition livid after State asks Supreme Court to postpone expiration date of Draft Law.
MK Ilatov to Benny Begin: 'You need to be dealt with'
During Knesset Constitution Committee debate MK Ilatov speaks against MK Benny Begin who opposes death penalty for terrorists.
Stormy Knesset debate:
'We're speculating with our children's blood'
Bereaved parents demand vote for terrorist death penalty: 'We could've saved lives of 100 people if death penalty was imposed on terrorists'
MK Haskel's new role
Likud MK to head subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee which deals with foreign policy and public relations.
'Miri Regev curries favor with the boss'
Yisrael Beiteinu responds to Culture Minister and calls to remove Sa'ar Law from agenda so Cultural Loyalty Law can be approved.
Miri Regev:
'Liberman and Kahlon working for New Israel Fund'
Culture Minister responds to Cultural Loyalty Law dropping from agenda after coalition fails to recruit majority.
Cultural Loyalty Law vote cancelled
Bill to strip funding from anti-Zionist artists dropped from Knesset agenda after coalition fails to secure majority.
These are National Union's demands for unity with Jewish Home
National Union Central Committee demands that next Knesset list be composed of a ratio of 1:3.
'Cultural Loyalty Bill' facing difficulties
Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon grants Kulanu members freedom to vote as they wish on “Cultural Loyalty Bill”.
'Artists' protests won't stop us'
Finance Minister stands by bill which would allow gov't to deny state funding of anti-Zionist art. 'Protesters just a small radical fringe.'
Culture Minister: Will Liberman vote with Ahmed Tibi?
Regev slams Cultural Loyalty Law critics, warns Yisrael Beytenu not to oppose bill. 'If Liberman votes against it, voters won't forget it.'
Likud MK: 'Khan al-Ahmar' must be evacuated immediately
MK Anat Berko tours illegal Bedouin outpost, asserting that its residents have fallen victim to 'PA terror' using them against Israel.
'Netanyahu is a coward in peace and a coward in war'
Zionist Union MK Omer Barlev blasts Netanyahu, says he is afraid of making significant humanitarian move in Gaza.
'Zero tolerance for anti-Semitism and racism'
President Rivlin hosts an event marking the 75th anniversary of the rescue of the Jews of Denmark.
'Time for the EU to recognize J'lem as Israel's capital'
Chairman of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meets with EU Ambassador to Israel. 'Partition plan is no longer relevant.'
Rabbi Ben-Dahan: Back to work with full force
Reinstated deputy defense min. optimistic after intense week in coalition. 'This is a good government, we must allow it to complete term.'
MK rushed from hospital for Knesset vote
Likud MK rushed to Knesset for vote - while still hooked up for infusion from hospital visit.
Likud freezes 'death penalty for terrorists' bill
Coalition Chairman instructs committee not to hold vote on Yisrael Beytenu's bill seeking to make it easier to execute terrorists.
Jewish Home MK: We showed national responsibility
MK Yogev says party's decision to remain in coalition was made for the good of the nation, and believes Jewish Home voters appreciate this.
New Likud MK sworn in
MK Osnat Hila Mark replaces Jackie Levy, who was elected as mayor of the city of Beit She’an.
'We bring leaders to Israel to deal with 21st century issues'
Organizer of Jerusalem Leaders Summit says Israel 'great place' for addressing issues of the modern world.
'Peace not possible in the foreseeable future'
Justice Minister Shaked says push for peace talks a 'waste of time,' Netanyahu will be reelected.
'Israel is a law-abiding nation'
Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi says IDF, goes to great pains to obey international law despite brazen violations of international law by enemies.
'As goes Israel, so goes America'
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant addresses Jerusalem Leaders Summit, lauds close ties between Mississippi and Israel.
Watch: Liberman comes out of Rabbi Kanievsky's house
Outgoing defense minister seen in Bnei Brak after visiting leading haredi rabbi and authority of Jewish law Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky.
Netanyahu: Not right to go to elections now
PM opens cabinet meeting by addressing efforts to stabilize coalition. 'In this sensitive security period, elections not needed, not right.'
Shaked: The government is no longer right-wing
Justice Minister explains why there is no reason for the continued existence of the government without Bennett as defense minister.
Kahlon: I don't have a problem with Bennett as Defense Minister
Finance Minister denies rejecting the idea of Naftali Bennett being appointed defense minister.
