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Haredi MK: 'We can't be bought with money'

MK Gafni, UTJ chief, says he received offer of position in exchange for abstaining from vote on formation of government.

Haredi MK: 'We can't be bought with money'

Yamina MK refuses to resign under Norwegian Law

Kara is a deputy minister in the PMO, wants to keep his Knesset seat too.

Yamina MK refuses to resign under Norwegian Law

'Bennett is a secretary, Lapid and Liberman are the rulers'

'The Arabs understood that they were fooled, if you destroy their homes, they'll bring down the government,' MK Yisrael Eichler says.

'Bennett is a secretary, Lapid and Liberman are the rulers'

'Gaining control of Balfour is like conquering the Bastille'

Finance Min. Liberman says he hopes haredi parties spend 'many years' in opposition, claims to want to 'live and let live.'

'Gaining control of Balfour is like conquering the Bastille'

'If UAL have any sense, they won't visit terrorists in prison'

Yamina MK clarifies: United Arab List not intending to focus on nationalist issues at the moment.

'If UAL have any sense, they won't visit terrorists in prison'

Survey: Just 11% believe incoming government will last its term

New poll shows 61% believe PM-to-be Naftali Bennett joined 'bloc for change' due to personal ambitions, 43% say gov't will be short-lived.

Survey: Just 11% believe incoming government will last its term

Yesh Atid and New Hope publish planned government roles

Two of the incoming parties in the new government have announced their proposed roles for MKs.

Yesh Atid and New Hope publish planned government roles

Jewish Home chair turns down offer of ministry

Yamina party says Jewish Home chair uninterested in becoming a minister, despite accepting offer in pre-election agreement.

Jewish Home chair turns down offer of ministry

CNN analyst: Biden administration can 'start fresh' with Bennett

'Biden opportunity will treat this as opportunity to start fresh,' CNN's Jake Tapper estimates in podcast.

CNN analyst: Biden administration can 'start fresh' with Bennett

Most Likud voters want former Mossad chief to replace Netanyahu

Over a quarter of Likud voters believe former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen is best candidate to replace PM Netanyahu, new poll shows.

Most Likud voters want former Mossad chief to replace Netanyahu

Formation of new government completed

Yamina and Yesh Atid parties sign coalition agreement, all agreements submitted to the Knesset Secretariat.

Formation of new government completed

Budget for Judea and Samaria infrastructure won't be touched

Following MK Michaeli's promise of limited budget for Judea, Samaria, infrastructure, right-wing parties secure continuation of status quo.

Budget for Judea and Samaria infrastructure won't be touched

'Netanyahu and I made a mistake in dissolving the Knesset'

'Mistake to dissolve Knesset, I will help whoever my replacement happens to be,' promises outgoing Interior Min. Deri.

'Netanyahu and I made a mistake in dissolving the Knesset'

Yamina MK: 'Likud offered me the Health Ministry'

'One of the parents at school turned to my son and told him, 'Your mother is the devil, may she burn in hell,'' MK Idit Silman reveals.

Yamina MK: 'Likud offered me the Health Ministry'

Likud MK: 'It's not a disaster to sit in the opposition'

'No need for primaries now, it costs a lot of money. There's no question Netanyahu leads the opposition,' Likud's MK Bitan says.

Likud MK: 'It's not a disaster to sit in the opposition'

'Civil Administration can't stop Arab takeover of Area C'

Activists pen letter to New Hope MKs, urging them not to compromise on coalition demand, insist new administration be under their authority.

'Civil Administration can't stop Arab takeover of Area C'

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.

Yesh Atid MK concerned over whether government will pass

Haredi newspaper: 'Decrees of destruction by hostile gov't'

Haredi newspapers slam coalition agreements, claim new government harmful to religion, status quo.

Haredi newspaper: 'Decrees of destruction by hostile gov't'

Shas rabbis call for prayers to annul 'government of wickedness'

Shas rabbis call for prayers and supplications after 'those who hate G-d' 'joined together to form government of wickedness.'

Shas rabbis call for prayers to annul 'government of wickedness'

Joint Arab List to break apart over coalition vote?

If Ta'al faction supports new government as others oppose it, Joint Arab List may break apart, sources say.

Joint Arab List to break apart over coalition vote?

Smotrich: Bennett will be a puppet of the Left

'Naftali Bennett will be prime minister in name and in ego, but a complete puppet of the Left,' Religious Zionism chair MK Smotrich says.

Smotrich: Bennett will be a puppet of the Left

Unity government secures majority, will be sworn in Sunday

Knesset Speaker sets date for inauguration of new government. MK Nir Orbach vows to back gov't, ensuring it a majority.

Unity government secures majority, will be sworn in Sunday

Israel's Draft Law: Knesset comes full circle

Coalition agreements include changes to religious status quo in Israel, aim to legislate Draft Law initially approved in 2018.

Israel's Draft Law: Knesset comes full circle

Arab MK: Israel contaminates Al Aqsa Mosque

MK Taha, of the United Arab List, accuses Israel of 'contaminating' Al Aqsa Mosque, 'aggression' in Jerusalem and Gaza.

Arab MK: Israel contaminates Al Aqsa Mosque

'Coalition agreements abandon the Negev'

Coalition agreement whitewashes illegal construction, hands government to United Arab List, Regavim organization says.

'Coalition agreements abandon the Negev'

Proposal: PM Netanyahu to take a break from public life

New proposal would remove PM Netanyahu from politics, place MK Gideon Sa'ar in Prime Minister's Office.

Proposal: PM Netanyahu to take a break from public life

Shas MK: 'We will make life miserable for the government'

'This is a paralyzed government, there's nothing they'll manage to push forward together,' MK Malkieli says.

Shas MK: 'We will make life miserable for the government'

The coalition deal guaranteeing Lapid will get his turn as PM

After Likud - Blue and White government collapsed over budget battle, Yamina and Yesh Atid work out clause ensuring Lapid will serve as PM.

The coalition deal guaranteeing Lapid will get his turn as PM

'I am part of the New Hope party'

New Hope's MK Elkin denies reports that he plans to bring down incoming government. 'I'm part of the New Hope party, committed to its path.'

'I am part of the New Hope party'

Nir Orbach's rabbi: He should vote against 'change' government

Rabbi Shaneh stressed, however, that Orbach should not feel bound by his opinion - his decision will be his own.

Nir Orbach's rabbi: He should vote against 'change' government

UAL chief: 'I held talks with Netanyahu yesterday'

'I held negotiations with both sides, there was an open relationship and we spoke about everything,' United Arab List chief MK Abbas says.

UAL chief: 'I held talks with Netanyahu yesterday'

MK Orbach breaks with party to oppose replacing Knesset Speaker

Decision means 'bloc for change' no longer has majority for replacing current Likud Speaker.

MK Orbach breaks with party to oppose replacing Knesset Speaker

MK Chikli: Yamina handed the Crime Minister movement its victory

'It's not true that 'everything was tried' to form a right-wing gov't,' alleges Yamina MK who will vote 'against' Lapid-Bennett coalition.

MK Chikli: Yamina handed the Crime Minister movement its victory

UAL agreement: Most illegal Bedouin villages to be recognized

United Arab List's coalition agreement with Yesh Atid: Over 52b poured into plans for Arab sector, no enforcement of construction laws.

UAL agreement: Most illegal Bedouin villages to be recognized

Yamina refuses coalition demands made by United Arab List

As part of coalition talks, United Arab List demands cancellation of law allowing improved enforcement of construction laws. Yamina refuses.

Yamina refuses coalition demands made by United Arab List

Smotrich tried to convince two Blue and White MKs to join gov't

MK Smotrich, Religious Zionism chair, offered senior ministry, membership on top Cabinet, to Blue & White MKs willing to desert, join gov't.

Smotrich tried to convince two Blue and White MKs to join gov't

Mansour Abbas demands: No pro-LGBT laws

Ahead of deadline to form government, United Arab List demands center-left parties compromise on LGBT issues as condition for support.

Mansour Abbas demands: No pro-LGBT laws

'He who wanted to put us in garbage dumps will be Finance Min.?'

MK Eichler criticizes appointment of Yisrael Beytenu's MK Liberman as Finance Minister. 'He said he'd take us to the garbage dumps.'

'He who wanted to put us in garbage dumps will be Finance Min.?'

Former minister: 'Is Netanyahu more important than the Torah?'

Former Justice Min. Ramon criticizes haredi parties, asks why they do not demand PM Netanyahu step down.

Former minister: 'Is Netanyahu more important than the Torah?'

Lapid holds joint meeting with Bennett, Shaked, Sa'ar, Liberman

Leaders of four opposition parties meet ahead of establishment of unity government led by Bennett and Lapid.

Lapid holds joint meeting with Bennett, Shaked, Sa'ar, Liberman

'Obligation to do everything to prevent center-left government'

Haredi Councils of Torah Sages urge Yamina to backtrack on unity government, warns center-left aims to 'persecute religion.'

'Obligation to do everything to prevent center-left government'

Likud MK slams 'strange government'

'Strange government will endanger the security of the State of Israel,' Likud's MK Zohar says.

Likud MK slams 'strange government'

'Bennett not legally allowed to serve as prime minister first'

'Under Basic Law, only MK Lapid can serve first as prime minister,' Likud party notes in statement to legal advisers.

'Bennett not legally allowed to serve as prime minister first'

Will the Joint Arab List oppose the new government?

Senior Joint Arab List official says party divided on whether to support unity government led by MKs Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett.

Will the Joint Arab List oppose the new government?

Meretz MK proposes banning Jewish outreach aimed at minors

MK Tamar Zandberg proposes bill banning Jewish outreach activities for children, compares outreach to Christian missionary activity.

Meretz MK proposes banning Jewish outreach aimed at minors

Ehud Barak: Bennett has courageously jumped into the pool

Former PM Ehud Barak congratulates Yamina party on decision to join center-left government, claims PM Netanyahu is 'still dangerous.'

Ehud Barak: Bennett has courageously jumped into the pool

Netanyahu's tempting offer to Shaked

'Ayelet Shaked has worked more than anyone else to form a right-wing government,' spokesperson says.

Netanyahu's tempting offer to Shaked

'We didn't learn from Rabin's assassination'

'Fact that public officials are threatened shows we haven't learned lesson from Rabin assassination,' Defense Minister Gantz says.

'We didn't learn from Rabin's assassination'

Bennett's decision is 'a disaster,' Nobel prize winner says

Prof. Yisrael Aumann, Israeli mathematician and Nobel Prize winner, says Yamina decision to join up with Lapid 'warping' democracy.

Bennett's decision is 'a disaster,' Nobel prize winner says

'Smotrich has expressed willingness to sit with Meretz'

Yamina MK Kara slams Religious Zionism chief for 'campaigns filled with hate,' says PM Netanyahu is 'world champion in breaking promises.'

'Smotrich has expressed willingness to sit with Meretz'

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.

Smotrich: Vote Bennett and you get Lapid

Yamina MK to Sa'ar: 'How sad that your ego trumps your ideology'

Yamina MK blasts New Hope head for refusal to join right-wing government.

Yamina MK to Sa'ar: 'How sad that your ego trumps your ideology'

Watch: Would a 'change' unity government be legitimate?

Panelists debate on i24NEWS whether a government formed with Lapid and Bennett would be 'legitimate.'

Watch: Would a 'change' unity government be legitimate?

Bennett expected to announce decision within two days

Yamina's MKs Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked have finalized decision to prevent fifth elections, report says.

Bennett expected to announce decision within two days

Survey: Most New Hope, Yamina, voters oppose new government

Survey shows 60% of New Hope voters, over 70% of Yamina voters, oppose government reliant on Arab party.

Survey: Most New Hope, Yamina, voters oppose new government

This is what a 'government of change' will look like

Yamina is expected to announce its decision to join the 'bloc of change' in forming Likud-less government. Here's what that might look like.

This is what a 'government of change' will look like

Yesh Atid, Labor, reach coalition agreement

Labor party to receive several ministries, plus seats on Diplomatic-Security Cabinet, statement says.

Yesh Atid, Labor, reach coalition agreement

Likud: 'Bennett received everything he wanted'

Likud sources say party reached final agreement with Yamina, giving its chair MK Bennett everything he demanded.

Likud: 'Bennett received everything he wanted'

Shaked 'willing to sacrifice political career'

Opposition to 'government of change' has dropped, Yamina source says.

Shaked 'willing to sacrifice political career'

'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.

'Agreements with Yamina possible in less than 24 hours'