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Akunis: 'Labor Will Not Be Invited to the Next Government'

Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis says Labor is too far-left to be considered for a potential coalition; guarantees Jewish Home will be included.

Poll Shows Stronger Right-Wing Coalition for 20th Knesset

Likud-led coalition remains strong, projections show; more Israelis want a right-wing than left-wing government overall.

Bennett: I Don't Believe We're Netanyahu's First Choice

Netanyahu is saying all the right things before the election, but will he swing leftward the day after?

Litzman: UTJ Can't Join Leftist Gov't Aiding Shabbat Desecration

A debate seems to be growing in United Torah Jewry on whether or not the party would join a government headed by Labor.

Poll: Likud, Labor Still Competing for Top Spot

Right-wing and left-wing parties neck-and-neck for a coalition, as well - with the same number of seats projected for each.

Labor Gains, But Could Face Coalition Crisis

Labor gains biggest number of seats yet in latest poll - but analysts predict that Herzog and Livni will be left without coalition partners.

Hareidi Party Lists Prerequisites for Joining Coalition

United Torah Judaism MKs say budget for hareidi schools a must, vow to reverse hareidi enlistment law mandating IDF service.

Liberman Won’t Rule Out Joining Labor Coalition

Foreign Minister says rotation agreement between Livni, Herzog was a mistake.

Coalition collapse

Bibi Accuses Lapid, Livni of Leading a 'Putsch'; Calls Elections

PM says he took a 'personal risk' firing Lapid and Livni, but said they had made it impossible to govern; calls for snap elections.

End of the government

Netanyahu Fires Lapid and Livni from Coalition

After failed last-minute talk with Lapid, PM gives Yesh Atid and Hatnua chairpersons the boot spelling imminent elections.

Livni Warns Government has 'Reached a Crossroads'

Elections rhetoric becomes more blatant, as Hatnua head calls to let voters choose between 'two worldviews,' slams 'Knesset extremists.'

Herzog: I'll be Israel's Next Prime Minister

Opposition leader confident that he will be Israel’s next Prime Minister, calls for the formation of a centrist bloc.

Netanyahu: We Can't Continue Governing Like This

As he mulls his next steps, PM reportedly tells associates that the coalition cannot continue functioning under the present conditions.

Report: Netanyahu May Dissolve the Knesset

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu continuing to seriously consider calling early elections in the wake of ongoing coalition troubles.

Coalition breakup?

Likud Warns 'Coalition Cannot Continue Like This'

Senior Likud sources reveal Netanyahu doesn't want early elections, but likely has no choice given his coalition partners' behavior.

Netanyahu Makes Another Offer to Hareidim

According to television report, PM has offered hareidim new elections if they recommend that he head the next government.

Elkin: We Weren't Elected to Promote Livni's Agenda

MK Ze’ev Elkin says the Likud is determined to pass the Jewish State Law and isn't deterred by threats of an election.

Amidst Crisis, Herzog Urges Livni and Lapid to Leave Coalition

The day after 'Jewish State' Law' passed in Cabinet, Herzog urges Ministers Livni and Lapid to abandon the coalition under Netanyahu.

Netanyahu Asks 'All the Left' to Join Unity Government

PM's invitation to opposition to join his government draws criticism from across the political spectrum.

Liberman: I Wouldn't Recommend Elections Right Now

Foreign Minister reiterates that the Yisrael Beytenu party will not accept any changes to the coalition.

Hanegbi Rules Out Elections in 2015

Deputy Foreign Minister says no one in the coalition or opposition has a reason to want elections at the present time.

Lapid Says Elections Are a 'Very Bad Idea'

Finance Minister seeks to calm tensions amid reports that the coalition is about to fall apart.

Hareidim Say 'No' to Netanyahu

Prime Minister Netanyahu allegedly approached hareidi MKs with a coalition deal - but this time, they say they're sick of being 'used.'

Lapid Threatening to Form 'Alternate Coalition'

Reports say Lapid's close associate has told PM Netanyahu's associates that Lapid is considering forming an alternate government.

Netanyahu to Tell Party Heads: Compromise or Else...

PM Netanyahu to warn the heads of the parties in his coalition that unless they find ways to compromise, new elections will be held.

Liberman: It's Either This Coalition or New Elections

Foreign Minister declares he will refuse any changes in the make-up of the current coalition, even if that means holding elections.

Lapid Looking into Possibility of Joining Opposition

Yesh Atid chairman asks Meretz, Arab MKs if they would support him as Opposition Head, in a bid to frighten Netanyahu.

Levin: Coalition Rocky, But No Split - Yet

Coalition Chairman speaks to Arutz Sheva about the resignation of Gideon Sa'ar - and how hareidi parties could replace Yesh Atid.

Talk of New Coalition With 'Childish' Lapid Replaced by Hareidim

Coalition Chairman Levin warns a coalition change is in the cards, but 'irresponsible' Lapid's party may find itself out.

'Only a Unified National Camp Can Keep Israel Jewish'

MK Yoni Chetboun calls on Netanyahu to swap Yesh Atid for hareidi MKs in coalition, says Lapid attempting to make Israel 'universalist.'

Herzog Blames the Government for Peace Talks Collapse

Opposition leader says Netanyahu should “initiate a comprehensive and courageous offer” to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Likud to Bennett: Want to Quit? Go Ahead

Likud officials respond to Bennett's threats to leave the coalition, say that no one is forcing him to be in the government.

Opposition: If Liberman Wants Elections, Give Them to Him

Opposition members call for elections following Foreign Minister's remarks that going to the polls is better than releasing terrorists.

Jewish Home Leaving Coalition Over Terrorist Releases?

MK allegedly tells women's organization that fourth batch of terror releases a 'red line' for Jewish Home.

'Frustrated' Former Shabak Head Launches Rant Against Coalition

Yuval Diskin attacks 'extremist' Likud coalition, which will lead Israel to 'national, social and financial disaster.'

MK Orbach: Jewish Home a 'Real' Party, Not Just Sectorial

Jewish Home played crucial role in developing the three important laws passed by the Knesset this week, says MK Uri Orbach.

Knesset Collision Course

Stormy Week in Knesset as Controversial Bills Loom

Hareidi enlistment, land concession referendum bill and increased voter threshold all on the table - to opposition's fury.

Building Freeze? 'Delusional'

Minister Hits Out over Reports US Pushing for Building Freeze

Minister of Housing Uri Ariel says US needs to 'stop and think' about its failures throughout Middle East before pressuring Israel.

'The Kerry Plan? Don't Worry about It'

Netanyahu confidant MK Tzahi Hanegbi declares to Arutz Sheva that there is no need to be concerned about the US 'framework for peace.'

Lapid: 'We are a Legion of 19 Spears' Protecting Peace Agenda

Finance Minister Yair Lapid insists in speech to American leaders that peace deal is the key to economic, political, and internal stability.

MK Maklev Presents: 'The Best' of the Coalition

Hareidi MK Uri Maklev says a divided coalition cannot function, presents a selection of quotes to prove his point.

Lapid: No Criminal Sanctions on Hareidim, No Coalition

Lapid says new enlistment law will pass, demands it include punishment. On peace talks, 'after evictions we'll all be different people.'

Report: Netanyahu Promised to Stop US Framework from Passing

Prime Minister allegedly promised Jewish Home that the US's interference in negotiations would be curtailed.

Bennett: Jewish Home Could Leave Coalition Over Kerry Plan

Bennett rejects coalition 'soap opera,' says will leave coalition if peace deal doesn't meet his party's values.

Poll Reversal: Likud Beytenu Up, Jewish Home Down

Likud Beytenu up to 36, Jewish Home drops to 11 according to poll; conflicts with findings of a poll earlier in the week.

'Bennett's Dismissal Letter Was Ready to be Sent'

Officials close to PM Netanyahu satisfied that the ultimatum to Bennett worked “faster than they could have imagined”.

Levin Warns Coalition In Danger of Break-Up

Coalition chair announces coalition likely to be replaced soon, comes as Likud MKs plan to 'rebel' against concessions.

Akunis: Coalition in Danger from Kerry Deal

Deputy Minister warns coalition govt. faces significant changes due to US pressure on Jordan Valley withdrawal.

Deri: Shas Not a 'Safety Net' For Kerry Deal

Shas Chairman declares his party will not provide a 'safety net' to form a new coalition enabling peace deal, withdrawals.

Steinitz: Lapid is Like Mandela's Sign Language Interpreter

Minister Yuval Steinitz slams Finance Minister Lapid, said he misled the public about the deficit.

Edelstein to Temporarily Head Most Important Committee

Knesset Speaker plans to appoint himself as temporary Chairman of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee due to coalition spat.

Report: Likud Officials Fed Up with Lapid

Senior Likud members are fed up with the behavior of Yesh Atid and are hinting that there will be changes in the coalition if this keeps up.

Herzog 'Not Rushing' to Join Bibi's Coalition

"If Netanyahu goes for a bold diplomatic move I'll be there to help him," says new Labor chairman.

Herzog Could be 'Easy Partner' for Netanyahu

Political analysts say that MK Yitzchak Herzog could be easier to convince to join the coalition than MK Shelly Yechimovich.

PA's New Demand: New Israeli Coalition

PA advisor insists that negotiations cannot continue unless Israel changes current coalition gov't - and demands that it does.

Yachimovich: No Rush to Join the Coalition

Labor leader says there's no point in entering the coalition over "a wave of construction in the settlements."

Livni: Bayit Yehudi a Threat to Israel-PA Talks

Hatnua head accuses Bayit Yehudi of threatening Israel-PA talks, asks Labor to ‘be responsible’ and take its place.

Netanyahu Warns Likud Ministers: 'Don't Split Coalition'

rime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warned Likud ministers to support building policies and avoid rocking the boat, lest "the ship sinks."

Coalition Chairman: Stormy Knesset Term Ahead

MK Yariv Levin says unlike previous Knesset, the Opposition will be meaningful.

Netanyahu: Time to Work Together

It’s time to put all the differences aside and work together, Netanyahu tells the members of his new government during their first meeting.