No agreement on haredi draft
First round of coalition talks between Likud and Yisrael Beytenu conclude this morning. No agreements reached regarding draft of haredim.
First round of coalition talks between Likud and Yisrael Beytenu conclude this morning. No agreements reached regarding draft of haredim.

Likud minister opposes United Right's demand of justice portfolio for Smotrich. 'We are the largest party and need the senior portfolios.'

UTJ MK Uri Maklev blasts Yisrael Beytenu chairman over remarks on Draft Law.

Yisrael Beiteinu leader says 'voters have had their say,' chose Netanyahu, but has significant demands for joining the coalition.

Lawmaker says haredi parties will likely form unified bloc with United Right party to counter-balance Yisrael Beytenu's coalition demands.

Yisrael Beytenu knows that without it, Netanyahu does not have a coalition and therefore is preparing for tough negotiations.

Yisrael Beytenu chairman reportedly demands defense ministry, passing of original Draft Law as conditions to joining Netanyahu's coalition.

Yisrael Beyteinu party submits Supreme Court petition to cancel DNA tests for immigrants from former Soviet Union to prove Jewishness.

Former DM Liberman says Yisrael Beytenu won't join government unless its Draft Law is passed.

Avigdor Liberman slams government for agreeing to transfer money to Hamas, 'silencing' news about tumult on Gaza border.

Former DM Avigdor Liberman says Blue and White leader's performance in Operation Protective Edge shows he cannot be prime minister.

Former Defense Minister warns: Zehut party will change the Law of Return, Knesset will be more haredi than ever.

Will it be Avigdor Liberman's voters who decide the elections in Israel?

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Liberman slams attorney general for arguing against election committee's decision to disqualify Ofer Kassif.

Former Defense Minister Liberman, Otzma Yehudit candidate Ben-Gvir take jabs at each other's personalities, political beliefs.

Yisrael Beiteinu leader slams genetic testing of immigrants from Russia, calls for state bodies to be removed from haredi control.

Otzma candidate sues for 250,000 shekels Yisrael Beytenu chairman for suggesting he is a Shin Bet agent. 'He slandered - he must pay.'

Former DM Liberman warns of dangerous escalation in southern Israel, says Cabinet chose not to eliminate terror.

Yisrael Beytenu chief says polls showing his party failing to enter next Knesset are wrong, cites internal polling. 'We'll get 6-7 seats.'

Otzma candidate to Yisrael Beytenu chair, who hinted he is a Shin Bet agent: 'If no apology within 48 hours, libel suit will be filed.'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman issues a scathing attack on Interior Minister: What has happened in the past year is unprecedented.

Ex-Defense Minister looks to bar professor who compared Israel to Nazi Germany from running for 21st Knesset on communist party list.

'Likud has become a semi-haredi party,' says ex-defense Minister Avidgor Liberman. 'Otzma Yehudit candidates are freaks, nothing more.'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman criticizes New Right chairman: He places an ultimatum in the morning and then flip flops.

MK Oded Forer, Russian journalist Evgeny Sova and former Diamond Exchange CEO Eli Avidar in Yisrael Beytenu's three spots after Liberman.

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says terrorist who murdered Ori Ansbacher should be tried in a military court so he can be sentenced to death.

Former defense minister says Likud, religious Zionist parties are not acting like 'true' right-wing parties.

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman launches attack on haredi political parties, says views on religious issues 'delusional'.

Former Defense Minister begins election campaign by attacking PM for policies on Hamas and haredim.

'It's great that we caught Givat Assaf terrorist,' says ex-Defense Minister Liberman, 'but he should be executed, not imprisoned.'

President Trump's peace plan includes Palestinian statehood for Gaza Strip - but not in Judea and Samaria, Al-Hayat report claims.

Former defense minister tours illegal Bedouin outpost which PM promised to evacuate. 'It is now January 1st, nobody is evacuating it.'

Former Defense Minister says he will only join next coalition if it passes Draft Law in its original form.

Former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman reacts to news of resignation of US counterpart, says he has 'complete disconnect' with Netanyahu.

Ex-Defense Minister confirms to Arutz Sheva his faction will support 'Fabric of Life' bill to be brought for preliminary reading tomorrow.

Former Defense Minister links capitulation to Hamas in Gaza to shooting attack at Ofra junction.

Former defense minister says his remarks comparing IDF General Staff to Peace Now were distorted, says Israel weak vis a vis Hamas.

Former Defense Minister loses temper in meeting with IDF officials who argued against Gaza operation.

Former defense minister reportedly met before resigning with senior PA officials.

Opposition livid after State asks Supreme Court to postpone expiration date of Draft Law.

Culture Minister responds to Cultural Loyalty Law dropping from agenda after coalition fails to recruit majority.

Regev slams Cultural Loyalty Law critics, warns Yisrael Beytenu not to oppose bill. 'If Liberman votes against it, voters won't forget it.'

Former defense minister attacks Avigdor Liberman as a failure, discusses botched commando mission in Gaza.

Former defense minister blasts government during visit to Sderot, announces her will open his parliamentary headquarters in the city.

Former Defense Minister says cease-fire after Israel struck by 500 rockets a 'capitulation to terror.'


Despite criticism over ceasefire with Hamas, Liberman's resignation, Likud remains stable in latest poll with 30 seats.

Former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman slams Naftali Bennett, Ayelet Shaked, and PM Netanyahu as unconcerned with security.

Likud leaders praise Bennett, Shaked for remaining in coalition. Ex-Defense Minister Liberman and left-wing MKs blast decision.

Prime Minister's meeting with senior coalition member fails to make progress as crisis continues following Defense Minister's departure.

Outgoing defense minister seen in Bnei Brak after visiting leading haredi rabbi and authority of Jewish law Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky.

Coalition Chairman says Israel headed to elections because of Jewish Home leader. 'He insulted Liberman for the past 8 months.'

ILTV speaks with Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of IISS, following the resignation of Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman.

Jewish Home leader says impossible to continue government, 'Liberman destroyed government when he pulled out'.

Likud goes to war against Jewish Home head over the demand to be appointed defense minister. 'Right-wing camp will not forgive him.'

Outgoing Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman goes on the attack in his final tour of the Gaza region.

Deputy Foreign Minister says Abbas will never make peace, supports Netanyahu on Hamas ceasefire.

Survey shows Yisrael Beytenu's support within its base rising after Liberman's resignation, while Netanyahu's popularity drops sharply.

Elections likely after Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon tells Netanyahu he will not accept Bennett serving as Defense Minister.

Outgoing defense minister: I tried to keep the IDF out of political debates.
