 Report: PM pushing for Otzma Yehudit, National Union allianceItamar Ben-Gvir reportedly agrees to joint run with Bezalel Smotrich, as Yamina eyes possible alliance with Jewish Home. Smotrich submits formal request to set up new partyReligious Zionist party chairman submits request to Knesset Committee to run election campaign separate from Yamina. Smotrich returning to Yamina? 'If Bennett comes to his senses'Religoius Zionist Party chief hints at possible reunification with Yamina, but adds he's open to joint run with other rightist factions. Yamina breaks apart as Smotrich splits from BennettNational Union leader announces decision to break away from Yamina list in upcoming elections. Report: PM tried to forge alliance between Otzma, National UnionOfficials close to PM invited National Union chief and Otzma Yehudit leader to meet for possible joint run - but Ben-Gvir reportedly refused Report: Bennett offered Smotrich three spots in top ten on Yamina slateYamina chairman passed a proposal to Smotrich giving him three spots for members of his party among the top ten on the slate.Poll: 4 seats to Religious Zionist party led by Bezalel SmotrichIf Yamina and National Union run separately, they could win combined 20 seats, poll finds - more than a joint ticket would receive. Will Smotrich run as the head of an independent party?MK Bezalel Smotrich rebranding his party following failed meeting with Bennett.Smotrich: Bennett and I complement each other, we will run togetherMK Bezalel Smotrich dismisses reports of a rift with Bennett: There are gaps but we know to work together. We are running together, 100%. Smotrich to Arutz Sheva: I will run with Bennett, together we will bring achievementsNational Union leader says Bennett will focus on COVID, economy, while he will focus on issues of religion and law. Smotrich: Serious concern police obstructing investigation into teen's deathMK Bezalel Smotrich sends urgent appeal to head of Department of Investigations on death of Ahuvya Sandak. Smotrich: Police may try to cover up teen's deathNational Union chairman warns police may prevent proper investigation after teen killed in accident during police chase. Law regulating outposts passes preliminary readingMK Smotrich demands bill to normalize 'Young Settlements' be passed in record time before Knesset dissolves.Smotrich welcomes resignation of Justice MazuzYamina MK on retiring judge: His rulings back families of terrorists and protect the homes of murderers.Smotrich: No one should expect dialogue when we return to powerNational Union leader criticizes Judicial Selection Committee, Justice Hayut for appointing 61 judges in absence of 3 committee members. Smotrich: Start with the Biden administration on the right footYamina MK: If we do not regulate the outposts now, we will not be able to do so for four years. Shaked to Arutz Sheva: Running with Smotrich is good for the right'Ayelet Shaked: Running with Smotrich has proven itself and there is no reason not to continue. Regev blasts Smotrich: A racist homophobe who harmed settlementTransportation Minister blasts the Yamina party and Naftali Bennett: He's trying to hide the fact that Smotrich is racist and homophobic. Smotrich: Will lawyers set policy?National Union leader confronts Defense Minister Adviser for Settlement Affairs over refusal to provide security for 'young' outposts. Smotrich: Government caving to the Joint ListYamina MK criticizes decision not to enforce law against illegal construction in Arab sector. The proposal that could embarrass Blue and WhiteMK Bezalel Smotrich plans to bring to a vote a proposal to establish committee of inquiry into the government's conduct on the 2021 budget. 'It could have been different'MK Bezalel Smotrich responds to dispersed wedding in Givat Ze'ev: What frustrates me the most is that it could have been different. Smotrich: We will only be part of a right-wing governmentFormer Transportation Minister stresses that his party will not be part of a left-wing government. Bezalel Smotrich: 'I prefer Bennett to Netanyahu for prime minister''Netanyahu said peace must be made from a place of power, I'm definitely happy about normalization agreements,' MK Smotrich says.Smotrich: Netanyahu hiding true cost of peace dealNational Union leader: Every agreement of this kind comes at a price, looks like Netanyahu restored 'land for peace.' Smotrich to Gantz: Make Cave of Patriarchs accessible immediatelyYamina MK Bezalel Smotrich calls on Defense Minister Gantz to implement decision to make Hebron holy site disabled accessible without delay. Knesset discussion of Law of Return amendment delayedMK Smotrich agrees to delay debate on amendment, says future of Jewish nation more important than politics. 'I'll work to advance this law.' 'The Law of Return was only intended to bring Jews to Israel'MK Smotrich defends his proposed amendment to the Law of Return, pushing back on criticism from Yisrael Beytenu. Amendment to Law of Return to be debated in KnessetHaredi MK praises MK Smotrich's amendment to Law of Return, calls on religious, national, MKs to support bill. 'Netanyahu broke up the right-wing bloc, we might not back him next time''Rafi Peretz doesn't belong in politics,' says former Transportation Minister, adding that Yamina might not back Netanyahu in next election. New bill calls for full application of sovereigntyKnesset Land of Israel Lobby submits bill calling for full application of sovereignty over all Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. Smotrich accuses police of 'blatant discrimination''Police show restraint towards Tel Aviv demonstrators and violence towards haredi Jerusalem demonstrators,' MK Smotrich claims.'A leftist demonstration of Netanyahu-hating anarchists'Former Transportation Minister says the rally in Rabin Square in Tel Aviv was organized by "anarchists who hate Netanyahu and the right." Israeli government divided over probe into judicial conflicts of interestLikud to back investigation of judges for possible conflicts of interest. Blue & White blasts probe as 'war against Israeli democracy'.Smotrich: Yes, a Palestinian state is an existential threat to IsraelYamina MK responds to former Trump adviser Jason Greenblatt who said a future Palestinian state won't threaten Israel.Smotrich to New York Times: It's either settlements or a Palestinian stateYamina MK explains to New York Times why the right is opposed to Trump’s peace plan despite it including sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.50 million shekels for nonprofits suffering from coronavirus outbreakMK Bezalel Smotrich's efforts bear fruit as Finance Ministry earmarks over $14m to aid non-profit organizations hurting from outbreak.Bezalel Smotrich: 'Netanyahu stabbed a knife in our backs''We didn't ask Netanyahu for a price he couldn't pay, we asked for things that were truly doable,' former Transportation Min. Smotrich says. Netanyahu-supporting publicist: Independent thinkers left out of government"Leaving out [of gov't] those able to think for themselves is very bad news for Likud and the right-wing camp," Shimon Riklin writes.Smotrich blasts new government: This is exactly what we ran away fromOutgoing Transportation Minister criticizes invention of new ministries in new government.Bezalel Smotrich: 'Netanyahu didn't have to give Justice Ministry to Blue and White'Transportation Min. Smotrich explains why his party didn't join coalition, denies claims that internal disagreements led to refusal.Smotrich: Netanyahu an expert at breaking down opponents, will not dismantle usTransportation Minister dismisses rumors he and Minister Peretz to abandon Yamina to enter coalition. Smotrich slams 'very activist' Supreme Court ruling green-lighting Netanyahu-Gantz gov't'Although court decided not to intervene, its reasoning lays out legal infrastructure that will allow it to intervene in any future matter.' Drivers' compartments to be installed on all public transportationAgreement reached between Transportation, Finance, ministries providing public transport drivers with private corona-free compartment. Trains to resume on May 16Transport Minister Bezalel Smotrich has decided that passenger train traffic will be gradually resumed beginning in two weeks. Smotrich: Returning travelers to be isolated in 'coronavirus hotels'At urgent meeting, ministers decide to allow 'rescue' flights into Israel, but place all arrivals in 'coronavirus hotels' for 14 days. Smotrich: Minority will rule the state in the next governmentTransportation Minister says Benny Gantz's party to receive disproportionate power and influence in proposed unity government. Public transportation won't be canceled - yetTransportation Min. Smotrich says public transportation will be reduced, but not eliminated, calls on public to use it only when necessary.Transport Minister Smotrich calls on Knesset Speaker Edelstein to ignore Supreme Court'Judiciary trampling on elected democratic institutions for years, today also purports to determine Knesset agenda,' Smotrich said. Min. Smotrich goes into quarantine after meeting coronavirus patientTransportation Min. Bezlalel Smotrich goes into quarantine after meeting coronavirus patient earlier this week. Smotrich: 'Tracking device won't threaten personal privacy'Smotrich stressed the tracking device would not constitute a "Big Brother"-type mechanism. Smotrich to Joint List chairman: You and your friends are ingratesTransportation Minister responds to Joint List chairman's tweet: You're living the good life because there is a Jewish majority here. Smotrich: Netanyahu wants to set up demilitarized Palestinian stateTransportation Minister predicts Netanyahu will leave out Jewish Home, National Union and bring Gantz into the coalition. Watch: Yamina activists celebrate with Bezalel Smotrich and Rabbi Rafi PeretzYamina ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Rabbi Rafi Peretz were greeted by party activists singing and dancing. Smotrich: We were spared from a Gantz governmentTransportation Minister believes the election results will lead to a right-wing government of which Yamina will be a significant part. Smotrich: We're no less religious than the haredimIn interviews to the haredi press, Yamina MK Bezalel Smotrich claimed his party was the one protecting Jewish interests in Israel. Smotrich to Lapid: 'Cut the nonsense'Bezalel Smotrich reacts to MK Yair Lapid's statement that 'we lack 2-3 seats to form a government with a Jewish majority.' |
