MK Moshe Gafni: '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.
MK Gafni, UTJ chief, says he received offer of position in exchange for abstaining from vote on formation of government.
Kara is a deputy minister in the PMO, wants to keep his Knesset seat too.
'The Arabs understood that they were fooled, if you destroy their homes, they'll bring down the government,' MK Yisrael Eichler says.
Finance Min. Liberman says he hopes haredi parties spend 'many years' in opposition, claims to want to 'live and let live.'
Yamina MK clarifies: United Arab List not intending to focus on nationalist issues at the moment.
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.
Two of the incoming parties in the new government have announced their proposed roles for MKs.
Yamina party says Jewish Home chair uninterested in becoming a minister, despite accepting offer in pre-election agreement.
'Biden opportunity will treat this as opportunity to start fresh,' CNN's Jake Tapper estimates in podcast.
Over a quarter of Likud voters believe former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen is best candidate to replace PM Netanyahu, new poll shows.
Yamina and Yesh Atid parties sign coalition agreement, all agreements submitted to the Knesset Secretariat.
Following MK Michaeli's promise of limited budget for Judea, Samaria, infrastructure, right-wing parties secure continuation of status quo.
'Mistake to dissolve Knesset, I will help whoever my replacement happens to be,' promises outgoing Interior Min. Deri.
'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.
'No need for primaries now, it costs a lot of money. There's no question Netanyahu leads the opposition,' Likud's MK Bitan says.
Activists pen letter to New Hope MKs, urging them not to compromise on coalition demand, insist new administration be under their authority.
'We still have a PM who is not wiling to give up and let go,' says Yesh Atid's MK Ben Ari.
Haredi newspapers slam coalition agreements, claim new government harmful to religion, status quo.
Shas rabbis call for prayers and supplications after 'those who hate G-d' 'joined together to form government of wickedness.'
If Ta'al faction supports new government as others oppose it, Joint Arab List may break apart, sources say.
'Naftali Bennett will be prime minister in name and in ego, but a complete puppet of the Left,' Religious Zionism chair MK Smotrich says.
Knesset Speaker sets date for inauguration of new government. MK Nir Orbach vows to back gov't, ensuring it a majority.
Coalition agreements include changes to religious status quo in Israel, aim to legislate Draft Law initially approved in 2018.
MK Taha, of the United Arab List, accuses Israel of 'contaminating' Al Aqsa Mosque, 'aggression' in Jerusalem and Gaza.
Coalition agreement whitewashes illegal construction, hands government to United Arab List, Regavim organization says.
New proposal would remove PM Netanyahu from politics, place MK Gideon Sa'ar in Prime Minister's Office.
'This is a paralyzed government, there's nothing they'll manage to push forward together,' MK Malkieli says.
After Likud - Blue and White government collapsed over budget battle, Yamina and Yesh Atid work out clause ensuring Lapid will serve as PM.
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.'
Rabbi Shaneh stressed, however, that Orbach should not feel bound by his opinion - his decision will be his own.
'I held negotiations with both sides, there was an open relationship and we spoke about everything,' United Arab List chief MK Abbas says.
Decision means 'bloc for change' no longer has majority for replacing current Likud Speaker.
'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.
United Arab List's coalition agreement with Yesh Atid: Over 52b poured into plans for Arab sector, no enforcement of construction laws.
As part of coalition talks, United Arab List demands cancellation of law allowing improved enforcement of construction laws. Yamina refuses.
MK Smotrich, Religious Zionism chair, offered senior ministry, membership on top Cabinet, to Blue & White MKs willing to desert, join gov't.
Ahead of deadline to form government, United Arab List demands center-left parties compromise on LGBT issues as condition for support.
MK Eichler criticizes appointment of Yisrael Beytenu's MK Liberman as Finance Minister. 'He said he'd take us to the garbage dumps.'
Former Justice Min. Ramon criticizes haredi parties, asks why they do not demand PM Netanyahu step down.
Leaders of four opposition parties meet ahead of establishment of unity government led by Bennett and Lapid.