Likud

Agreement with Smotrich:

Government to expand the Jewish presence in Hebron

The Likud and Religious Zionism have agreed to work to expand and strengthen the Jewish presence in Hebron as an answer to the left.

MK Dudi Amsalem:

'I will be a full member of the Knesset as I promised'

Likud MK clarifies he intends to stay in the Knesset despite not receiving the roles he had sought in the government.

Netanyahu taps Amir Ohana as Speaker of the Knesset

Interim Speaker of the Knesset MK Yariv Levin resigns to take up post of Justice Minister, Israel Katz to be appointed Foreign Minister.

Yisrael Katz threatens:

'If I'm not Foreign Minister, I won't be in the government

Tensions are rising in the Likud in preparation for the distribution of the remaining ministerial portfolios.

David Bitan charges:

'Netanyahu has lost his leadership'

MK David Bitan blasts the chairman of his party over the formation of the new government.

Coalition woes: More puzzle pieces than cabinet spots?

With Netanyahu handing down key government positions to coalition partners, leading Likud MKs may not be left with much to bargain for.

Two Foreign Ministers?

Creative proposal made in bid to solve Likud disagreements

Former Ambassador Ron Dermer wants to be Foreign Minister, but Netanyahu fears that would alienate senior Likud MKs.

Mission accomplished:

Netanyahu to proclaim success in forming a government

Compromises abound but at least one statement of principles will be signed today, sources say.

Eizenkot to Likud:

'It's not too late to stop'

Former Chief of Staff says Smotrich and Ben Gvir will harm the IDF's mission to provide security and will lead to a binational state.

Likud includes Override Clause in agreements, but in vague terms

Likud resists demands of coalition parties to specify that just 61 MKs would be needed to overrule the Supreme Court.

Likud, UTJ agree: No electricity generated on Shabbat

Coalition agreement includes affirmative action for haredim in govt, more separate beaches for men and women.

Filibuster woes:

Coalition agrees to vote in new Speaker tomorrow

The opposition planned a long filibuster, the coalition threatened legal action. Eventually, they agreed to postpone the vote.

MK Silman blasts reporter:

'She published nonsense'

Likud MK denies report by Daphna Liel that Netanyahu urged her not to accept a position of minister in the new government.

Heated conversation:

Netanyahu refused to promise Yariv Levin justice reforms

The designated PM refused to support repairs to the justice system and reforms of the judicial election process.

It's final:

Yariv Levin to be appointed as Interim Speaker of the Knesset

Until the appointment of a replacement for Mickey Levy designated PM Netanyahu will appoint the senior Likud member as interim speaker.

MK Danon to INN:

'Splitting up ministries - a necessity that can be lived with'

MK Danny Danon is still fighting to be named Knesset Speaker, although he is not Netanyahu's favorite for the position.

Likud, UTJ at odds over emergency road to haredi hospital

UTJ demands coalition agreement include building of access road to Mayanei Hayeshua to prevent ambulances from being stuck in traffic.

Shock in Likud as Netanyahu ally denied ministerial position

Likud MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan had been expected to receive a ministerial position in the next government.

Report:

Netanyahu considering rotation in Foreign Ministry

PM-designate considering appointing senior Likud member as Foreign Minister for two years, to be followed by former Ambassador Ron Dermer.

After period of tension:

Netanyahu and Bitan reconcile

Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu meets MK David Bitan, and they decide to turn a new page.

Coalition negotiations:

Likud and Shas agree on roles in new government

Shas will receive the ministries of the Interior, Health, Religious Services, Welfare.

MK Danny Danon:

'I will refuse an offer to be a minister in a rotation'

MK Danny Danon: If they offer me to be a minister for a two-year period, I will refuse.

UTJ, Likud agree:

Goldknopf - Housing Minister, Porush - Jerusalem Minister

Agreement reached between United Torah Judaism and Likud regarding UTJ's positions in the new government.

Likud MK:

'Everything that we promised is very transparent'

Likud MK May Golan blasts critics of Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition, promises they will follow through on their agenda.

Likud announces:

All necessary signatures to replace Knesset Speaker submitted

Likud announces that all right-wing factions submitted their signatures in order to replace Knesset Speaker. Vote likely next week.

Report:

United Torah Judaism signs coalition deal with the Likud

Haredi party reaches deal with Likud negotiating team, breaking through impasse after 12 hours of intense negotiations.

Bitan in message to Netanyahu:

'The problems will come from the other parties, not from me'

MK David Bitan: Likud made a mistake by giving Avi Maoz authority over 2 billion shekels.

Coalition deal:

Smotrich will appoint COGAT and Civil Administration chief

According to the deal signed between Religious Zionism and Likud, the former will appoint the two most powerful men in Judea and Samaria.

Bitan criticizes Netanyahu:

'Likud gave Smotrich everything he wanted'

MK David Bitan criticizes the chairman of his party, says he is not looking after the members of the Likud.

Haredi faction demands: Draft Law before coalition agreements

Right-religious parties all demand legislation of specific laws before formation of new government.

Mansour Abbas:

'Netanyahu, Ben Gvir and Smotrich government is a disaster'

Ra'am chairman completely rules out the possibility of joining a coalition with the Likud.

Smotrich signs coalition deal with Netanyahu

Religious Zionist Party to be given control over settlements, Finance Ministry, Immigration Ministry.

Rift between would-be coalition partners deepens

United Torah Judaism party fumes after Likud splits Jerusalem and Heritage Ministry, handing one half to Otzma Yehudit.

United Torah Judaism:

'We won't sign without detailed agreement on religion and state'

UTJ party clarifies: 'We're not seeking jobs, we won't sign a coalition agreement without reaching agreement on issues of religion & state.'

Netanyahu to choose temporary Knesset speaker

Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu expected to appoint temporary Knesset Speaker on Tuesday, choosing from top three candidates.

"On the verge of an agreement"

Further progress made between Likud, Religious Zionist parties

Likud and Religious Zionist parties say they made progress in negotiations and are close to signing an agreement.

Likud MK to INN:

'We will all be smiling very soon'

MK Boaz Bismuth believes the attacks on Avi Maoz and Itamar Ben Gvir are inappropriate.

This is the main disagreement between Religious Zionism & Likud

While Smotrich demands control of Civil Administration, Netanyahu worries policies will cause diplomatic conflicts with US, EU, report says.

Likud seeking to shut down Israel's public broadcaster

Likud wishes to shut down public broadcaster Kan's news department, and leave the other departments intact.

"Positive atmosphere"

Netanyahu and Smotrich meet, make progress

Likud says the meeting was held in a good atmosphere and the sides will meet again on Monday.

Noam party signs coalition deal with the Likud

MK Avi Maoz to be Deputy Minister of new Jewish-National Identity Authority within Prime Minister's Office.

Haredi MK: 'Likud not treating us as partners'

MK Meir Porush accuses Likud party of dragging its feet, not treating United Torah Judaism as partners.

'Divide and conquer?' Haredi MK fumes

United Torah Judaism's MK Moshe Gafni fumes as Likud schedules separate meeting with Gafni's partner, MK Yitzhak Goldknopf.

Hanegbi:

'There will be enough ministries, positions for Likud members'

Former Likud MK Tzachi Hanegbi tells current party MKs not to worry about number of prominent ministries being given to other parties.

Senior Likud members accuse:

'Yariv Levin setting the stage for the post-Netanyahu era'

Veteran party members scrap over remaining senior ministries.

Normalizing young settlements:

The agreement between Likud and Otzma Yehudit

Sources involved in coalition negotiations detail the agreements between Likud and Otzma Yehudit on the issue of young settlements.

Report: Netanyahu attempted to split Religious Zionism

Adviser to PM-designate Netanyahu offered Religious Zionism MK to serve as minister - in exchange for breaking off from party, report says.

Palestinian Authority:

'Agreements with fascists like Ben Gvir could hurt peace talks'

PA blasts coalition agreement between Likud and Otzma Yehudit: A potentially catastrophic impact.

Report:

After deal with Otzma, Likud on verge of agreement with UTJ

Likud achieves breakthrough with UTJ, expects deal to be signed with Shas early next week, with coalition to be presented day or two later.

Coalition talks:

Agreement reached between Likud and Otzma Yehudit

Likud and Otzma Yehudit sign agreement, Ben Gvir to serve as "Minister of National Security".

UTJ MK on coalition talks:

'There's a disconnect with Likud on fundamental issues'

MK Yaakov Asher says the Likud has not held a dialogue with United Torah Judaism on fundamental issues in the last two days.

New MK's bill:

Revoke citizenship and deport families of terrorists

New Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky tables bill which would allow Interior Minister deny citizenship and deport families of terrorists.

Otzma Yehudit:

There is progress, but we have not yet signed with the Likud

Ben Gvir's party says some issues have been agreed upon but there are ideological differences that have not yet been resolved.

Likud MK pessimistic:

'Smotrich's demands are exaggerated, he only has 7 seats'

MK David Bitan does not expect new government to live out its term in office.

MK Strook: No point in a govt. that wavers in face of PA terror

Religious Zionism party MK responds to Likud's call to end coalition negotiations to form govt. right now after deadly bombing in Jerusalem.

Report:

Senior Likud MK threatens not to enter government

MK Yisrael Katz rejects the report but says he intends to fill a senior role in the new government.

UTJ MK:

'Likud isn't taking us seriously because we don't issue threats'

MK Yaakov Asher: There will be major changes when it comes to housing in the new government. We will all stand behind Rabbi Goldknopf.

Likud releases coalition demands

Partial list of Likud demands includes raising soldiers' salaries, strengthening Knesset, and supporting settlements.

Amir Ohana may become Foreign Minister, in place of Ron Dermer

Likud MK Ron Dermer no longer considered a candidate for Foreign Minister, MK Amir Ohana likely to take position instead, reports say.

MK Bitan is pessimistic:

'I know Smotrich - there will be problems every week'

Likud MK disappointed with the conduct of the coalition negotiations.