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'They are playing with the blood of our children'

Mother of Hadar Goldin: Bennett should tell Biden there will be no ceasefire without the return of our boys.

'We must always respond to rocket fire on Israel'

Minister Yoaz Hendel on Israel's security deterrence policy: We have become accustomed to putting out fires and nothing more.

'Embarrassing to speak about vaccination rates in Arab sector'

Meretz's Arab MK, Esawi Frej, says vaccination rates in Arab sector are 'embarrassing,' emphasizes school must be in-person.

Fire Commissioner: 'Fire broke out as a result of human actions'

Firefighting commander expresses optimism, says fire is not currently spreading but there is 'more work' to do.

Coronavirus czar: 'Delta variant challenges the vaccines'

'Hope is not a working plan, we haven't yet seen a change in trend,' coronavirus czar Prof. Salman Zarka says.

Justice Minister: Lockdown should be a last resort

Justice Min. Gideon Sa'ar urges adolescents to get vaccinated before start of school year, says lockdown should be 'a last resort.'

Coronavirus czar: Consider starting school year in October

'Vaccine is what got us out of the third lockdown, anti-vaxxers need to do some soul-searching,' Coronavirus Czar Prof. Salman Zarka says.

'We aren't going to a lockdown, that doesn't work'

Head of the Israeli Association of Public Health Physicians criticizes the government's conduct amid the rise in cases of COVID-19.

'Israel shouldn't have relied only on the vaccine'

Former Health Min. Director General says Israel shouldn't have relied only on the vaccine while emphasizing its 'outstanding' contribution.

Survey: Most Israelis support airport closure

Majority of Israelis support airport closure, do not agree with Coronavirus Cabinet decisions, new survey reveals.

'I won't ask Arabs' permission to sing national anthem'

'Whoever stutters when it comes to Temple Mount will stutter when it comes to any area of Israel,' Yamina's MK Chikli says.

UAL chief: 'I hope the flag parade passes without escalation'

'If we argue about everything, there's no question this coalition will break apart,' says MK Abbas, head of the United Arab List.

Yesh Atid MK concerned over whether government will pass

'We still have a PM who is not wiling to give up and let go,' says Yesh Atid's MK Ben Ari.

Meretz MK: They call it pressure, I call it incitement

MK Esawi Frej on the threats against party member Tamar Zandberg: It started with Bibi's speech and that set the tone.

Shas MK: Bennett acted fraudulently

MK Michael Malkieli of Shas blasts the members of the "bloc of change" amid the negotiations on the formation of a government.

'Agreements with Yamina possible in less than 24 hours'

Yesh Atid MK Levy says he's 'very optimistic,' new government is ready and waiting on only Yamina.

Coronavirus czar: 'Too early to travel abroad'

'In most countries in Europe and outside Europe, infection rates are still high,' coronavirus czar Prof. Ash warns.

'The writing was on the wall' for Meron disaster

'No danger to life, none of the injured are in critical condition,' Health Min. Director General says of those injured in Meron disaster.

Shas MK: 'We won't work with Bennett and Lapid'

'In politics anything is possible, we may not be in the next government,' Shas MK Azoulay says.

New Hope candidate: 'Bennett is breaking under pressure'

'We will do everything to prevent PM Netanyahu from forming a government,' New Hope candidate says.

'We won't sit together with Arab party'

Yesh Atid's MK Ram Ben Barak says it's 'critical' to replace PM Netanyahu's government, condemns 'horrible phenomenon' of deserters.

Yesh Atid MK: 'Yair Lapid gave everything to Benny Gantz'

Merav Ben Ari, Yesh Atid candidate, urges Israelis to 'stream to polling booths' to replace PM Netanyahu.

'There's no way Yair Lapid will become prime minister'

Yamina's MK Matan Kahane says his party aims to replace PM Netanyahu, but refuses to rule out sitting in a Netanyahu-led government.

'United Arab List are not legitimate partners'

'I await the day when Arabs of Israel will choose a different leadership for themselves,' MK Bezalel Smotrich says.

Labor chair: 'Blue and White has finished its task'

'Meretz is an important party, Blue and White has finished its task,' Labor chair Michaeli says.

Yesh Atid MK: We don't work for Netanyahu

MK Meir Cohen blasts Netanyahu: He will not dictate to us what we say and what we do not say.

Yesh Atid MK on Bennett: A little modesty never hurt anyone

MK Orna Barbivay: Bennett's party is non-existent and he's already crowning himself Prime Minister.

Government 'irresponsible' to reopen airport

'The battle is at the airport, no Israeli who isn't vaccinated should be allowed to board a flight,' Prof. Barbash says.

Coronavirus czar: 'Do we want Purim parties or schools?'

Prof. Nachman Ash, coronavirus czar, warns 'many young people who survive have breathing difficulties, rise in infections will set us back.'

'Celebrate too much on Purim and we'll be locked down on Pesach'

Health Ministry examining possible curfew over Purim, in last-ditch attempt to keep infection rates from skyrocketing after holiday.

'I despise all those who say not to get vaccinated'

Uncle of pregnant mother who died of coronavirus demands answers from anti-vaxxers. 'Look these children in the eyes and answer them.'

'We won't be fully back to routine before elections'

Coronavirus czar says Israel 'still has a long road ahead,' and will need to vaccinate everyone over 12 to reach herd immunity.

'Arabs aren't stupid, they won't vote for Netanyahu'

MK Aida Touman-Sliman says Joint Arab List will do well in upcoming elections, Arabs aren't 'stupid' enough to vote for PM Netanyahu.

'Give Bennett a job, and he'll sit with Netanyahu'

Ze'ev Elkin, New Hope candidate, says his party is 'the only one in the big leagues,' Yamina is 'behind us.'

Tibi: Eradicate the pandemic without abusing citizens

Joint List MK criticizes government conduct during coronavirus crisis: This is one big mess.

'Within 10-20 days every city will want to be green'

Yamina chair MK Naftali Bennett explains his plan for coronavirus management, urging differential plan, removing focus from haredi sector.

Gideon Sa'ar: Most Israelis do not want Netanyahu to stay

New Hope chairman on the possibility of alliances: I do not disqualify anyone.

'My goal was to get the Labor Party on its feet'

Newly elected Labor chairwoman Merav Michaeli doesn't rule out alliances ahead of the election.

Ben Gvir: I call for alliances so that votes won't be wasted

'Alliance between us and National Union would win five to six seats," says Otzma Yehudit chief.

Haredi MK: No reason to open yeshivas

UTJ's MK Yitzhak Pindrus condemns schools opening illegally.

Nazareth Mayor: Netanyahu offered me a spot on the Likud slate

Nazareth Mayor Ali Sallam expresses support for Netanyahu: He will get 3 to 4 seats from the Arab sector.

"No mutation is immune to this vaccination"

Prof. Ron Blitzer says that we may soon be able to do away with masks.

Ofer Shelah: I will not run in the Labor party primaries

Former MK who recently left Yesh Atid rules out running in Labor primaries: They are in a constant mess.

Ofer Shelah leaves Yesh Atid

MK Yoav Segalovitz of Yesh Atid after Ofer Shelah leaves the party: I wish him luck, I think our party is stable.

Poll: Likud - 27 seats, Sa'ar - 20

Radio 103FM poll finds that Netanyahu, as of today, does not have a majority of 61 seats required for the formation of a coalition.

'Blue and White understand they made a mistake'

Yesh Atid-Telem MK Mickey Levy: Gantz destroyed hope, if he had not shown weakness things could have been different.

'Start with the Biden administration on the right foot'

Yamina MK: If we do not regulate the outposts now, we will not be able to do so for four years.

Barak: Netanyahu will try to run for President to evade trial

Former Prime Minister: Netanyahu is only concerned with rescuing himself from his trial.

'The people of Israel must thank Donald Trump'

Yamina MK on Biden's victory: The alliance between the US and Israel is stronger than anyone who lives in the White House or in Balfour.

'Iran hopes to get rid of Trump next week'

Prof. Uzi Rabi explains why Iran has begun building a new nuclear facility. "The US election has never been so important to Iran."

'Netanyahu and Bennett are coordinated'

MK Avigdor Liberman convinced that Bennett and Netanyahu will unite: Yamina is already behaving like it's part of the coalition.

Call to protest organizers: 'Stop the demonstrations'

Anti-Netanyahu demonstrator calls for halt in demonstrations to honor lockdown. 'We're in favor of unity, give it a chance.'

'State officials are the ones confusing the public'

Yesh Atid MK Mickey Levy: The Ministry of Health is unable to provide accurate data on the coronavirus.

'Liberman's statement is serious and populist'

Science and Technology Minister Izhar Shay blasts MK Liberman's call on the public to ignore government instructions.

Leah Goldin: It feels like a betrayal

Mother of Hadar Goldin furious over ceasefire with Hamas.

'The next three months will be worse than the previous ones'

Former MK Eitan Cabel says Israel received 'a different Benny Gantz,' warns delaying elections won't solve problems.

'We are in the middle of an election campaign'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Netanyahu wants a majority for the French Law and if he does not succeed, he will go for a plea deal.

Poll: 62 seats for the right, 50 for the left and the Arabs

The Likud continues to weaken and now has only 32 seats.

Steinitz:

'A 10-day lockdown should've been imposed a month ago'

Energy Minister: I prefer a short-term lockdown over being dragged into a long campaign that will last several months.

Labor activist: I experienced anti-Semitism at left-wing protest

Religious activist says 2 anti-Netanyahu protesters spat at her just because she wore a religious head-covering.