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Yesh Atid Bows Out of Far-Left Event: ‘Bad Timing’

Yesh Atid cancels participation in Geneva Initiative event due to timing; hareidi members of Shas, Likud take part.

Lieberman: 'Good Chance' Hareidi Parties Will Join Govt.

Avigdor Lieberman, the number two MK in the Likud/Yisrael Beiteinu, said hareidi parties might still be included in the coalition

Hareidi Parties: This is What We Get for Our Loyalty?

Hareidi MKs are up in arms over the impending deal between theLikud/Yisrael Beteinu, Yesh Atid and Jewish Home to form a government

Report: PM Ready to Offer Deal to Yesh Atid, Jewish Home

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is set to offer a coalition deal to Yesh Atid and Jewish Home, reports Thursday said

Netanyahu to Hareidim: You'll Only Join Later

Channel 2: Prime Minister told Shas, UTJ, they will only join coalition in "stage 2."

Leaders Fear Livni will Torpedo Levy Report

Livni meets with Judea and Samaria leaders, who fear that as Justice Minister she will torpedo a pro-settlement report.

Report: Jewish Home Presents Social, Economic Demands to Likud

Jewish Home presented to the Likud its social and economic positions for inclusion in a coalition agreement, a report said.

Both sides: deal is very close

Bayit Yehudi, Likud May Sign Deal Tonight

Source in Bayit Yehudi tells Arutz Sheva "the parties made significant progress and are likely to sign soon," without Lapid.

Bennett on Vote-Buying Rumors: Let’s Support Each Other

Bennett speaks about vote-buying rumors, coalition talks, and pro-terror riots.

Dayan: Jewish Home ‘Shooting Itself in the Foot’

Dayan accuses Bennett of preferring ‘pro-expulsion’ Yair Lapid to Netanyahu.

Poll: Most Israelis Prefer Coalition without Hareidim

51% of Israelis would prefer to see a coalition without the hareidi-religious parties, a poll released Monday reveals.

Sources: Livni Has 'Exclusive Rights' to Conduct PA Talks

Tzippy Livni has apparently been given exclusive rights to conduct negotiations with the Palestinian Authority, Arutz Sheva has learned

Bennett-Lapid Axis: Genius Tactic or Gross Irresponsibility?

Analysis: pact between the parties could be a brilliant move heralding a Zionist revolution – or a colossal blunder.

Bennett: We Changed the Political Map With Yesh Atid Pact

Naftali Bennett said that had he not entered into a “pact” with Yesh Atid, Bayit Yehudi would have been left out of the government

Likud MK: Bayit Yehudi Dividing Right Wing Bloc

MK Elkin says Bayit Yehudi, Yesh Atid are making it impossible to establish a coalition.

Report: Lapid and Bennett Draft New Hareidi Enlistment Outline

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have drafted a new outline for enlistment of hareidim which they will present during coalition negotiations.

Report: Mofaz Demanded to be Defense Minister and Was Rejected

Mofaz reportedly joined the pact between Bayit Yehudi and Yesh Atid because his demand to be Defense Minister was rejected.

Likud, Bayit Yehudi Hold Meeting 'In Good Spirits'

Coalition negotiation teams of the Likud/Yisrael Beytenu and the Bayit Yehudi meet, but no progress is made.

Bibi: ‘Do Whatever is Necessary’ to Bring Bayit Yehudi

Netanyahu has reportedly told his staff to do ‘whatever is necessary’ to get the Bayit Yehudi party to join his coalition.

Danon Reminds Livni: This is a Nationalist Government

MK Danny Danon (Likud): Livni should remember she's joining a Netanyahu-led government and not vice versa.

Bayit Yehudi: Netanyahu-Livni Agreement Unacceptable

Bayit Yehudi plans to ask Likud to reconsider and perhaps change the coalition agreement with Tzipi Livni.

Likud and United Torah Judaism Meet

The coalition negotiation teams of the Likud-Yisrael Beytenu and United Torah Judaism meet to discuss UTJ joining the government.

Bayit Yehudi Insider: 'We don't Seek Comfy Seats'

Religious Zionist party's campaigner, Jeremy Saltan, expresses party's stand ahead of key meeting.

MK Levin Warns of 'Nightmare' Coalition with Labor

Likud MK says Bayit Yehudi's inflexibility may push Likud into a coalition with leftist parties.

Report: Shas Leaders Offered Ministerial Positions

Shas is close to entering Netanyahu’s coalition and its three leaders have been offered ministerial portfolios, reports say.

Bennett: Livni Has Given Up on Ariel; Livni: Not True

Bayit Yehudi chairman attacks the coalition agreement between the Likud and Hatnua, reminding that Livni was ready to split Jerusalem.

Progress in Likud-Bayit Yehudi Talks

MK: Netanyahu needs us, even if he doesn't want us.

Feiglin: I Hope Likud Will be in Bibi’s Coalition

MK Feiglin: Likud should make sure to save room for itself in the coalition.

Livni: Coalition Deal will Let Us Push Our Views

Livni tells her party that deal with Netanyahu will allow Hatnua to push its own views of diplomacy, prevent “extreme” government.

PA Encouraged by Livni’s New Role

PA officials are pleased that MK Tzipi Livni will head negotiations. ‘Her public positions are positive.’

Bayit Yehudi: Livni Makes Coalition Talks More Difficult

Tzipi Livni’s joining Netanyahu’s coalition will make it difficult for the Bayit Yehudi to join it, officials in the party say.

Netanyahu Before the Election: Livni Won't Lead Peace Talks

Netanyahu will allow Livni to lead the peace negotiations, but just several months ago he said exactly the opposite.

Likud-Hatnua Union ‘A Mistake,’ MK Warns

MK Ariel warns against Likud-Hatnua deal, calls for Likud nationalists to come out of hiding.

Will Shas be the Next to Join?

Livni tells Shas she expects to see them join the coalition as Netanyahu calls for ‘broad-based unity.’

Kerry to Skip Israel on Mideast Trip

US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit 9 countries in Europe and the Middle East next week - but not Israel, the State Department said

PM: Livni to Negotiate with PA for Me

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu appeared in a press conference Tuesday night with Tzippy Livni, his new Justice Minister

Livni Joins Bibi, Will Control PA Talks

A proposed deal between Likud and Hatnua would give Tzipi Livni sole oversight of Israel’s talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Yechimovich: We Won't be Netanyahu's Contractors

Labor chairwoman MK Shelly Yechimovich: We won't join Netanyahu's coalition and be his contractors in any field.

Bennett applies headlock

Likud Warns: New Elections are Possible

Likud is feeling the pressure of Bayit Yehudi and Yesh Atid's united negotiating posture. Analysis.

Report: Livni Will be Justice Minister

Hatnua chairwoman will reportedly be appointed Justice Minister in Netanyahu's new coalition and will play a role in peace talks.

‘No Coalition Talks between Likud, Jewish Home’

Negotiator: Likud is offering ministries, but is avoiding talks with real substance.

Netanyahu and Yechimovich Meet Once Again

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Labor leader Yechimovich meet one-on-one at Netanyahu’s request.

Hareidi Leaders Latest to Pursue Bennett

Hareidi MKs meet with Bennett in an attempt to win the Jewish Home to their cause. Likud, Lapid reportedly fighting for party’s support.

MK Shai Reveals: Labor is Talking with Likud

Despite party chairwoman's Yechimovich past objections to joining Netanyahu's coalition, Labor and Likud are talking.

Lapid: Entering Gov't with Shas will End My Career

Yesh Atid and Bayit Yehudi chairmen have reportedly decided to stick together no matter what.

Jewish Home: Likud’s Offer of Ministries ‘Irrelevant’

Jewish Home party: talk of ministries is ‘irrelevant’ – and offers should not include ultimatums.

Yishai: Netanyahu Prefers Lapid over Us

Shas minister says Yesh Atid party head will say 'no' to any compromise over hareidi enlistment.

Bayit Yehudi 'will be Netanyahu's First Coalition Partner'

Report: religious Zionist party will have first picks of cabinet portfolios, Knesset committees.

Netanyahu, Bennett Met for 2 Hours

Prime Minister and Bayit Yehudi chairman held their first meeting in five years. Meeting was "straightforward."

MK Elkin: Bayit Yehudi Can Prevent 'Disengagement'

Prominent Likud MK says coalition that leaves out religious Zionist party may make land concessions.

Netanyahu, Bennett to Meet Monday – after 5 Years

Bayit Yehudi head says media has been unfair in its treatment of Sarah Netanyahu.

MK Elkin Reminds Lapid: 19 Seats is No Majority

Yesh Atid will have to compromise on some issues if it wants to enter the coalition, says Likud MK Zeev Elkin.

After 5 Years: Netanyahu, Bennett to Meet

Prime Minister will meet Bayit Yehudi head, his former chief of staff, next week.

Study: Hareidi Parties Do Not 'Extort' Governments

A study said that accusations against hareidi parties that they “blackmailed” the government for funds and positions was not true

PM Expected to Try to 'Sell' Lapid on a Hareidi Govt.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid to convince him to 'go easy' on the hareidi draft issue

MK: Want to Enlist Hareidim? Enlist Arabs, Too

Hareidi MKs say it’s discrimination to require hareidi scholars to enlist in the IDF without demanding the same of Israeli Arabs.

Despite ‘Interesting’ Meeting, Labor Not Budging

Labor’s Shelly Yechimovich has ‘interesting’ meeting with Netanyahu, but insists there is no chance her party will join the coalition.

Bayit Yehudi to Shas: Apologize!

MK Uri Ariel, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu demand apology for Rabbi Ovadia's "goyim" remark.

Bennett: 'I Feel No Pressure' from Rabbis

Bayit Yehudi head: we are obligated to add hareidim to work force and army. Rabbi Melamed weighs in.

Report: Netanyahu Talking with Livni

Netanyahu has been holding direct talks with Tzipi Livni, trying to woo her into the coalition on the premise of peace negotiations.