Moshe Kahlon

Kahlon Distances Kulanu from Ex-Envoy's Remarks on Obama

Kulanu leader and Finance Minister pens letter urging US that former ambassador's revelations 'do not represent' the party.

Critics Say Kahlon's Plan Will Only Make Housing More Expensive

Government votes to raise purchase tax, but will this make housing cheaper for Israelis? Depends on whom you ask.

'Don't Abandon Our Children'

Education Ministry cuts leave children in the Gaza area without crucial psychological counseling; MK Haim Yellin fights back.

'Housing Czar' Kahlon Gets Ready to Take On Home Prices

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon unveiled the first segment of his plan to lower housing costs in Israel.

Treasury Unsure How PM will Fulfill Pledge to Erdan

Finance Minister's aides demand that Netanyahu clarify where funds he promised to Internal Security Ministry are coming from.

Kahlon Stays Out of Controversial Natural Gas Decision

Citing friendship with partner in Tamar gas field, Kahlon excludes himself from process despite having promised to break monopoly.

Kahlon Introduces Bill to Lower Rent Prices

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon introduces bill to protect renters. 'Fair Rent Law' would standardize prices and limit increases.

Kahlon's Real Estate Tax a 'Declaration of War,' Says Expert

Anyone who is expecting home prices to fall with Moshe Kahlon as Finance Minister will be sorely disappointed, claims industry expert.

Kahlon: I'll Work Towards Public Transportation on Shabbat

Incoming Finance Minister says public transportation on Shabbat is a "social issue".

Kulanu: Keep Your Hands Off High Court

Kulanu will not tolerate any attempts to harm the current standing of the High Court, a top party official said.

Report: Bill on Foreign Voting to be Shelved

A bill to allow Israelis abroad to vote in national elections may be brought to the Knesset for legislation – but it may not.

Coalition Agreement Reached Between Likud and Kulanu

Likud and Kahlon’s party reach agreements in ongoing coalition negotiations. Final agreement expected to be signed Wednesday.

Report: Final Agreement Reached Between Netanyahu, Kahlon

Senior political sources say Kulanu party set to take up senior ministries, including finance and housing, in next government.

Sources: Netanyahu, Kahlon Closer to Agreement

Prime Minister and Kulanu chairman meet and reportedly make progress on coalition agreement.

'Bibi is the Devil' According to Kulanu's Advertising Director

Udi Pridan launches racially-charged tirade, says 'evil' Bibi should have lost like in 1999 elections, and blames Mizrahim for outcome.

Sealing the deal?

Netanyahu Offers Aryeh Deri Transportation Ministry

PM makes offer apparently meant to work out conflict between Deri and Kahlon, and seal Kulanu coalition deal.

Sources: Things Coming Together for Netanyahu Govt. Deal

Prime Minister and Likud head Binyamin Netanyahu met with Kulanu head Moshe Kahlon for some three hours Sunday. An agreement may be near.

Source: Likud Ready to Announce Deal With Shas, UTJ

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is set to announce his first coalition agreement next week, sources in the Likud said.

Kahlon Raises 'Price,' Now Demands 3 Ministries

Moshe Kahlon is demanding some of the top government portfolios as his price for joining Binyamin Netanyahu's new government.

Kahlon: Give Us the Tools to Make Changes - Or We Won't be There

Kulanu chairman issues veiled threat to Likud as coalition talks continue.

Likud Lashes Out at Would-Be Coalition Partners

Desirous of their own ministerial posts, Likud MKs Regev and Erdan criticize Jewish Home, Kulanu, and Yisrael Beytenu for demands.

Kahlon Cancels on Netanyahu

Potential coalition partner Moshe Kahlon canceled a meeting he was supposed to have with the Prime Minister on coalition negotiations.

Kahlon on Finance Ministry: No One Has Negotiated with Us

Kulanu leader pours cold water on reports that he has already been guaranteed the position of Finance Minister in the next government.

Coalition coalesces

Moshe Kahlon, Israel's Next Finance Minister

Netanyahu meets Kulanu chairperson and promises him the post he asked for, a day before Rivlin announces the next prime minister.

Kahlon: Don't Listen to the Reporters, Listen to Me

Kulanu chairman denies reports he gave up his demand to head Knesset's Finance Committee in favor of United Torah Judaism.

Herzog Approaches Kahlon for Coalition Coup

Labor's Yitzhak Herzog has not exactly declared defeat, officials confirm - and has approached Kulanu in bid to swing coalition leftward.

Kahlon: None of Us Were Born in the Government

Kulanu leader hints to Netanyahu that he won't automatically join his coalition and will insist on his social platform.

Kahlon Calls for Unity After Elections

After exit polls gave him 9 to 10 seats, Kulanu leader calls for unity in order to help the weaker sectors.

'We Are Here to Fight for the State of Israel'

Centrist politicians Lapid and Kahlon come out to vote Tuesday, with Lapid focusing on Israel's future and Kahlon on his political past.

Likud Admits Misconduct in Kahlon Recording

Likud admits it faked a tape of Moshe Kahlon showing support for Netanyahu, may be open to criminal investigation from Elections Committee.

Likud 'Misled' Public With Old Clip of Kahlon Supporting Likud

Central Elections Committee places temporary ban on Likud clip featuring Kahlon proclaiming support for Netanyahu in 2013 elections.

MK Chetboun: A Vote for Kahlon is a Vote for Oslo 3

MK Yoni Chetboun said that he was 'puzzled' by voters who claim to be on the right, but plan to vote for Moshe Kahlon's Kulanu list.

Herzog: Bibi's Offer to Kahlon Proves He's in a Panic

According to Labor leader Yitzhak Herzog, Netanyahu offering finance portfolio to Kulanu head Moshe Kahlon is sign of PM's desperation.

Netanyahu Promises Kahlon Finance Ministry

With elections mere days away, last ditch effort by Netanyahu to turn Kahlon his way by offering finance portfolio is rejected.

Days Before the Vote, Kahlon Attacks Bennett Over Housing Prices

Kahlon claims Bennett isn't a 'real' nationalist, criticizes him over 'lack of action' on housing crisis.

Bennett to Kahlon: Stop Your Leftward March

Bennett tells conference attendees one can be both right-wing and socially-minded, and the right party for that is Jewish Home.

Yesh Atid Attacks: Kahlon Did Nothing as Welfare Minister

Battle for center continues as Yesh Atid and Kulanu candidates attack each other's chairmen for doing 'nothing' in ministerial posts.

Lawsuit Alleges Possible Influence Peddling By Kahlon's Brother

A lawsuit by a Tel Aviv entrepreneur could implicate Koby Kahlon, brother of Kulanu head Moshe Kahlon, with influence peddling

Likud Officials: Kahlon Could Choose Herzog

Moshe Kahlon says he will join any government in which he is finance minister, but Likud officials fear this may mean a Herzog government.

Kahlon: We Don't Have an Agreement with Anyone

Kulanu party chairman declares he will not consider which party has more seats when choosing who to recommend as PM.

Kahlon Surprisingly Liberal on Non-Economic Issues

Kulanu party chairman aligns with Yesh Atid, in the end, on public transport on Shabbat, civil marriage, and the haredi draft.

Kahlon Denies Rumors of Deal With Liberman, Lapid

Moshe Kahlon denies rumors of plans for a post-election negotiation bloc with Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beytenu, or any other party.

Kahlon Rules Out Coalition with 'Parties that Are Not Zionist'

Kulanu chairman rules out coalition with Joint Arab List, says he will not condition joining a coalition on him being Finance Minister.

Katz to Kahlon: I Knew Menachem Begin, and You're No Begin

In a new video, Moshe Kahlon evokes the spirit of legendary Likud leader Menachem Begin - in vain, says Minister Yisrael Katz.

'Lapid Provided Zero Solutions, Only Newspaper Headlines'

Kulanu head Moshe Kahlon attacks Yair Lapid for housing crisis, calls his tenure as Finance Minister 'risky gamble we're all paying for.'

Kulanu: Lapid is Responsible for the Housing Crisis

Battle of the 'centrists': Lapid blames PM for crisis, thwarting Yesh Atid's attempts to fix it. Kulanu: Lapid isn't taking responsibility.

Who Do Israelis Want to See as Their Next Ministers?

Polls reveal surprising support for Tzipi Livni, Moshe Ya'alon; mandate survey predicts Likud victory despite earlier poll.

Kahlon Refuses to Meet with Herzog or Netanyahu

Kulanu Chairman Moshe Kahlon has refused to meet with either Likud or Labor's as elections approach and competition intensifies.

Kulanu's Three Hour 'Answer Video' Slams Lapid Inaction

In an “answer video” to a campaign video posted last week by Yesh Atid, Moshe Kahlon's Kulanu presents his opinion on Yair Lapid.

Kahlon Attacks Netanyahu, Bennett, Lapid Over Housing Crisis

Kulanu Chairman claims he will fix Israel's cost of living, housing crises in four years, blasts other ministers for not doing so.

Kahlon: Netanyahu, Lapid, and Bennett are to Blame

Kulanu Chairman Moshe Kahlon refuses to name who he'll recommend for prime minister, but criticizes Netanyahu for economic 'catastrophe.'

Watch: Arab Students Walk Out As Bennett Promises Tougher Policy

Dozens of Arab students stormed out of an auditorium when Bennett outlined what Ayelet Shaked would do with the Public Security portfolio.

Kahlon: 'Israel's Problems Aren't Solved in Congress or Munich'

Kulanu chairman pushes social, financial agenda over all other issues - even Iran - in latest campaign speech.

Elections 2015: Students Get to Meet 'Selected' Party Chiefs

Chosen parties include Kulanu, despite no current MKs, and Meretz (6 MKs) – while United Torah Judaism, with 7 MKs, not invited.

Lapid Ignores Livni's Call to Block Netanyahu-Led Gov't

Livni demands Yesh Atid head Lapid pledge not to recommend Netanyahu to form next government, but recommend Labor instead.

Poll: Most Israelis Trust Kahlon with Financial Issues

More Israelis prefer Kahlon as Finance Minister, responsible for housing crisis solutions over Lapid, Netanyahu, or Bennett.

Likud: Kahlon's Successes Are Ours, Too

The Likud for the first time responded to claims by Moshe Kahlon that he single-handedly reduced the cost of cellphone service.

Kahlon Says 'No Thanks, Bibi' to Finance Portfolio

Kulanu claims PM Netanyahu offered Kahlon finance ministry if he would run on a joint list with Likud; Kahlon refused.

Media Adviser for Kulanu Implicated in Corruption Scandal

PR firm owner Ronen Moshe arrested over alleged involvement in the Yisrael Beytenu corruption case; lawyer insists his innocence.

Koby Kahlon Allegations 'A Political Move Against Kulanu'

Investigation into Moshe Kahlon's brother years old, and leaked to the public to harm the new party, Koby Kahlon says.