Smotrich: Vote Bennett and you get Lapid
"The ability of Naftali Bennett to lie in front of the cameras is simply awe-inspiring," says MK Bezalel Smotrich.
Arutz Sheva political correspondent
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'No one would have voted for you if they knew you'd do this'
Prime Minister Netanyahu accuses Bennett of 'deception of the century,' condemns plans to form unity government with Yair Lapid.
Unity Government:
Bennett commits to forming government with Yair Lapid
Yamina chief announces he will work 'with all his might' to form unity government with Yesh Atid, left-wing parties, and United Arab List.
Unity Government: Likud accuses Bennett of 'defrauding' voters
After Bennett informs Yamina MKs of plans to form unity government, Likud excoriates Yamina chief for 'defrauding' his voters.
Yamina MKs back Bennett in bid to form unity government
'We support Bennett.' Naftali Bennett tells Yamina MKs he is on the verge of forming unity government with Yesh Atid.
Yesh Atid, Labor, reach coalition agreement
Labor party to receive several ministries, plus seats on Diplomatic-Security Cabinet, statement says.
'Where were you when they tried to kill my family?'
Lod resident Rina Bloch berates Arab MKs for calling riots in Lod 'legitimate protests.'
Haaretz depicts victims of recent Gaza conflict on front page - the children of Gaza
Efrat leader Oded Revivi: In Israel we take pity on the wrong mothers.
El Al to refund customers whose flights were canceled during coronavirus pandemic
El Al: Refunds for customers whose flights were canceled during the coronavirus pandemic to be completed in June.
MK Esawi Frej: 'Agreements with Yesh Atid intended to pressure Bennett'
'We want to pressure Bennett so he decides if he wants to be part of a government of change - or fifth elections,' Meretz's MK Frej says.
'Bloc of change': We're waiting for Bennett
Lapid has reached understandings with all the leaders of the bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu with the exception of the chairman of Yamina.
'New Hope MKs will back Netanyahu as PM'
3 New Hope MKs say they won't remain committed to 'never Bibi' bloc if Knesset is charged with electing PM, Likud MK Shlomo Karhi claims.
Yisrael Beytenu reaches coalition deal with Yesh Atid
Avidgor Liberman and Yair Lapid announce coalition deal, laying foundation for change government.
Likud and Yesh Atid clash over presidential election
Vote for the presidency next week in doubt due to disagreement between Likud and Yesh Atid.
MK Amichai Chikli: 'We didn't demand Israeli Arabs be Zionist'
'Impossible' and 'unthinkable' to integrate Arabs 'when significant portion identifies fully with the enemy,' Yamina MK Chikli says.
Yesh Atid, Blue and White reach deal for alternative government
Parties announce 'breakthrough' in talks, say agreement has been reached for establishment of change government.
Yesh Atid to resume coalition talks
Lapid has 10 days left before his mandate expires.
Sources in 'bloc of change': Government without Netanyahu not off the table
Sources say that the proposal that Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett will be the first in the rotation is still valid.
Isaac Herzog or Miriam Peretz: Presidential race opens
Miriam Peretz and Isaac Herzog will run for the position of President in the election in two weeks.
Sa'ar rejects offer of presidency
New Hope chairman refuses offer to become President of Israel in return for his party members returning to right-wing bloc.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Hamas is committing a double war crime
'Defeating Hamas serves the interests of all those who seek peace, stability and security in the Middle East' PM Netanyahu says.
Bennett ends bid for 'change government', renews talks with Likud
'We can't form government relying on the United Arab List', says Yamina chief, plans to try to form government with Likud.
PM Netanyahu visits Iron Dome battery: 'It will take time, but we'll get there'
"Iron Dome protection gives us the freedom to conduct strikes - soon we'll reach the 1000th such strike."
War against Arab terror
Education Minister Yoav Galant calls for vigilantes to face harsh punishments
Yoav Galant warns of 'anarchy' if citizens continue to take the law into their own hands.
Mansour Abbas: 'No choice but to return to coalition negotiations'
MK Abbas, chair of United Arab List, calls to resume negotiations after Gaza war ends.
Arab rioters attack Religious Zionist community in Lod
PLO flag raised over Jewish community in Lod during Arab riots.1 rioter shot and killed, police arrest Jewish man who fired in self-defense.
Ra'am freezes contacts with Bennett and Lapid
Mansour Abbas wants to wait for calm before resuming negotiations on formation of a government.
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion presents Pollard with certificate of appreciation
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion presents Pollard with certificate of appreciation at Mercaz HaRav yeshiva.
House struck by rocket: We heard a loud boom, everything shattered
Rocket strikes family home in Jerusalem suburb of Beit Nekufa.
'Netanyahu is a strategic asset for Israeli-US relations'
Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer urges Israel to strengthen ties with Evangelical Christians.
Lapid-Bennett Government:
'Unity government negotiations are making progress'
Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett meet as work continues to form unity government. Likud working to undermine formation of coalition.
Knesset to ease coronavirus restrictions
Knesset members to resume meetings in the building in full next week, as was the case before the pandemic.
Haredi newspaper: Lapid prefers haredim to Bennett
Hamodia newspaper slams Yamina chief Bennett for 'blackmail,' says Yesh Atid chief would prefer an agreement with the haredi parties.
Yehuda Guetta, victim of Tapuah Junction terrorist attack, to be buried today
'I was relieved that he was traveling by day,' says his mother.
Bennett: Time for unity government, Netanyahu slammed the door in our faces
Yamina chair announces his intention to act for unity gov't to prevent fifth election. 'Netanyahu failed to form right-wing gov't.'
Rabbi Eliyahu Abergel: 'Lag Ba'omer bonfires at Meron are idolatry'
Rabbi Eliyahu Abergel, leading Jerusalem rabbi, says Lag Ba'omer bonfires 'have no benefit, the sages of the world opposed it.'
Netanyahu to Bennett:
'You can be Prime Minister first'
'I told Bennett that I'm prepared to accept his request to serve as premier first in rotational deal,' says Netanyahu.
Jewish Agency head Isaac Herzog: 'Our tears rend the heavens; we are all in mourning'
Jewish Agency, World Zionist Congress, communities around the world unite Sunday at 8pm to mourn the 45 victims.
Bennett and Sa'ar set terms for unity government with Lapid
Yamina and New Hope negotiating teams lay down their demands during talks with Yesh Atid as plans drawn up for alternative government.
Bennett meets with United Arab List chief Mansour Abbas
'A good meeting.' Yamina chairman meets with senior Arab lawmaker one week before Netanyahu's mandate to form a government expires.
