Gideon Sa'ar

Sa'ar making far-reaching demands to Likud

Justice Minister has backed down from talks with the Likud party on an alternative government. The Likud prefers elections.

Will the New Hope Party herald the demise of Israel’s coalition?

Minister Gideon Sa'ar instigated the latest coalition crisis, and if the goernment falls, he is the one who pulled the plug. Op-ed.

Sa'ar: Meretz and Ra'am are not part of the coalition right now

Justice Minister vows to bring Judea and Samaria law for another vote after it was defeated yesterday.

Coalition leaders don't believe Judea and Samaria law will pass

Justice Minister Sa'ar warns of 'anarchy,' Judea and Samaria residents will lose civil rights if bill fails in the Knesset.

Coalition crisis:

Judea and Samaria law in danger of falling short

The law's failure to pass would likely mean the end for the Bennett-Lapid government.

Nir Barkat:

'Sa'ar knows that he will be wiped out if there's an election'

Likud MK claims that those who in the past ruled out a coalition with Netanyahu have changed their minds.

Justice Minister:

'Impossible to manage coalition this way'

'If coalition doesn't recover itself, that will have significance - survival in itself is not a value,' Justice Min. Sa'ar tells activists.

Likud's message to Sa'ar:

'Join a government led by us'

Heads of local branches of Likud call on Justice Minister to join alternative government led by the Likud.

Is Mansour Abbas prepared to bring the government down?

Coalition lacks votes to pass Regulations Law "without which, Israeli life in Judea & Samaria will become impossible."

New Hope MK blasts 'fake news' about Sa'ar's desertion

MK Sharren Haskel says she has recently spoken to Sa'ar and reports of him abandoning the coalition are 'entirely fabricated.'

Sa'ar denies being in contact with Likud to form new govt.

Justice Minister says he has not been in contact with opposition to form right-wing government in the current Knesset.

Lapid to Sa'ar: Do you want to solve problems or dismantle gov?

Justice Minister furious after Judea and Samaria law fails to garner enough support to pass in the Knesset.

Report:

Justice Minister in talks to form Netanyahu-led government

New Hope chief and former Likud minister Gideon Sa'ar reportedly in negotiations with Netanyahu confidant with goal of forming new coalition

Sa'ar's ultimatum and Silman's choice

Justice Minister threatens to bring down govt. if Judea and Samaria law is not passed, placing coalition's fate in MK Idit Silman's hands.

Justice Minister threatens:

'Vote against Judea & Samaria Law, and this government is done'

New Hope chief warns coalition partners that if they vote against bill extending Israeli law in Judea and Samaria, the government will fall.

Justice Minister postpones vote on Istanbul Convention

Right-wing concerned regarding effects on immigration policy and gender identity politics.

Sa'ar: Nationality Law will not be changed or repealed

Justice Minister says he will promote legislation targeting those who employ, house or drive people in Israel illegally.

Bennett weighing removing terrorists' families to Gaza

Justice Min. Sa'ar proposes removal of terrorists from Judea and Samaria to Gaza, PM Bennett instructs NSC to examine possibility.

Shaked demands changes to Istanbul Convention

Minister Sa'ar seeks to have Israel ratify treaty addressing violence against women, but Shaked concerned by ramifications on immigration.

New Hope preparing for alternative government?

Coalition sources hint New Hope may bring down government, sources in the party deny the reports.

Report:

Gantz considering cooperation with Sa'ar

Blue and White chairman reportedly mulling joint run with New Hope in case of new elections.

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INN reporter kicked out of Sa'ar presser for filming protest

After Sa'ar vowed to build new settlements, a protester asked how he hoped to get anything done in a coalition with the Islamic Movement.

Sa'ar in message to Gantz:

'There will be no construction freeze'

Justice Minister on construction freeze in Judea and Samaria: There will be no such thing in this government.

Govt. withdraws bill to set term limits for PM

Justice Minister Sa'ar asks Ministerial Committee for Legislation to withdraw bill until May after the Knesset returns from recess.

Pres. Herzog: Erase criminal records of cannabis users

President, Justice Minister Sa'ar seek to erase criminal record of all convicted of cannabis use or possession for personal consumption.

Coalition delays vote on anti-Netanyahu bill

Opposition declares no confidence, coalition delays final vote on bill to limit number of years an MK can serve as prime minister.

Justice Minister advancing 'Druze sector law'

Justice Min. Sa'ar advancing law to grant recognition to Druze community.

MK Rothman to Sa'ar:

'Get a hold of yourself, we're headed towards tragedy'

MK Simcha Rothman calls on Justice Minister to back the appointment of conservative judges to the Supreme Court.

Sa'ar on spyware saga:

'An in-depth investigation is required'

Justice Minister responds to NSO affair, supports establishment of a state commission of inquiry.

Shas MK:

'Gideon Sa'ar is compulsive, all he thinks about is Bibi'

MK Yinon Azoulay blasts New Hope party's attempts to advance laws against Netanyahu.

Sa'ar approves boycott regulations

Justice Minister approves regulations that will prevent organizations that boycott Israel from receiving tax benefits.

Sa'ar: Smotrich's words un-Jewish and inhumane

New Hope chairman criticizes MK Smotrich for attacking former Supreme Court president on the day of her death.

Liberman, Sa'ar submit plan on aid for families of Meron victims

Finance, Justice Ministers propose providing NIS 500,000 to each family of the 45 victims of the Meron disaster.

Justice Minister: Meeting with Abbas was unnecessary

'Meeting between DM Gantz and PA chief not very important,' Justice Min. Sa'ar says.

Justice Minister supports Homesh yeshiva staying put

Minister Sa'ar says removing Homesh yeshiva would constitute a reward to terrorism following murder of Yehuda Dimentman.

Netanyahu: Sa'ar promoting anti-democratic legislation

Opposition chairman blasts Justice Minister over law prohibiting incitement on social media.

Knesset legislates minimum sentence for illegal weapons

Minimum sentence of 12 months for possession of, trading in illegal weapons. "Another promise we fulfilled," says Justice Minister Sa'ar.

Gideon Sa'ar: We saved the State, the honor of the national camp

"I was promised to go first in a rotation agreement; I refused," said New Hope leader. Meanwhile, poll shows party fails to cross threshold.

Sa'ar: I would not rush to impose new restrictions

Justice Minister opposes restrictions on Israelis following new COVID-19 strain, but Coronavirus Cabinet approves them nonetheless.

Committee members fail to agree on Supreme Court appointments

Committee was supposed to convene on Monday; instead it was postponed due to disagreements. Ayelet Shaked: There won't be a bad deal.

Knesset passes PM term limits in first reading

2 more readings necessary to pass bill to limit PM to 8 years in office.

Knesset begins debate on PM term limits

Bill would limit prime minister to 8 consecutive years in office.

Government approves law restricting PM's term

Law limiting a PM's term to 8 years approved in telephone vote. Likud denounces: An Iranian-type law.

On Sa'ar's proposed new law: Term limits won’t add to stability

Israelis know that mayors who spend 20 years in office can do much good. So at the national level, why fix what isn’t broken? Op-ed.

Government to discuss bill to limit PM's term

Ministerial Committee for Legislation to begin discussing bill to set term limit of 8 years on position of prime minister today,

Sa'ar explains why he seeks to limit PM to two terms in office

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar on controversial legislation: When a term is not restricted, the PM is preoccupied with his survival.

Bennett and Sa'ar to advance law limiting PM to two terms

The Minister of Justice and the Prime Minister have decided to promote the law, but it will not apply retroactively.

Government refuses to define anti-haredi incitement as racist

Justice Minister Sa'ar promised UTJ MK to address issue at opening of Knesset's winter session - and failed to deliver.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu destroyed the right-wing bloc

New Hope leader reiterates opposition to Netanyahu, says opposition leader made Ra'am kosher, instilled culture of incitement and slander.

Gideon Sa'ar tries to inspire party activists

New Hope Party to hold a conference of activists next month as it fails to gain strength in polls.

AG Mandelblit defends Sa'ar's anti-Netanyahu bill

Attorney General says bill to bar MKs under indictment from becoming prime minister is nothing out of the ordinary,

Sa'ar: Release of anti-Netanyahu bill coordinated with Bennett

Justice Minister says PM was aware of publication of anti-Netanyahu law, but won't say whether Bennett supports the bill.

Yamina MKs told not to comment on Sa'ar's anti-Netanyahu bill

Party chair tells MKs not to comment or be interviewed on bill which would bar Netanyahu from becoming PM while under indictment.

Anti-Netanyahu Law: Bennett about to break another promise?

Right-wing representatives oppose the law, but the coalition may get the majority approval, preventing Netanyahu from running again for PM

Sa'ar submits anti-Netanyahu bill

Likud slams 'Iranian-style law' which would bar MKs under indictment for crimes with 3-year sentences from forming a government.

Will Sa'ar & Shaked approve Arab appointment to Supreme Court?

Khaled Kabub has been investigated for dubious family ties; his appointment to Supreme Court could erase right-wing influence there.

Shaked and Rothman agree on Supreme Court Candidates

Shaked and Rothman agree on Supreme Court Candidates, but clash over new Citizenship Laws.

Sa'ar, Bennett oppose US consulate in Jerusalem for PA

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar is willing to cooperate with the Likud if not lead by Benjamin Netanyahu

Sa'ar: The fighting within the government is unnecessary

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar calls for calm in the Bennett-Lapid government.

Israeli Justice Min. thanks 'bold & genuine' NJ Gov. for support

State of Israel, Orthodox Jewish Chamber, thank NJ Governor Phil Murphy for his stance on anti-Semitism.