News for Citizenship Law Who was screaming in the Knesset in the middle of the night?Ayelet Shaked's last-ditch attempt to persuade rogue Yamina MK Amichai Chikli to toe the line failed dismally. Rogue Yamina MK: I may run with the LikudMK Amichai Chikli warns he may form new party if Yamina kicks him out, blocks his path to joining existing party. MK Dichter explains why he voted against Citizenship LawLikud MK explains why he voted against the Citizenship Law despite expressing support for it in the past. Shaked: The Likud is lyingInterior Minister blasts those who voted against Citizenship Law: Amichai Chikli voted against the Jewish state. Poll: Netanyahu erred in opposing Citizenship Law48% of Israelis say Opposition Leader should not have opposed the Citizenship Law, compared to 33% who support his decision. Shaked to Smotrich: How are you not ashamed?Interior Minister blasts Religious Zionism party peader for failing to support Citizenship Law. 'The Opposition hurt Israel's security - but we'll fix it'Government to make another bid at passing Citizenship Law before existing law expires Tuesday night. 'Bibi and Tibi chose petty politics.' Meretz MK reveals Citizenship Law deal with ShakedArab minister says Shaked agreed to give 3,000 Palestinian Arab families legal status in Israel in exchange for passage of Citizenship Law.'Netanyahu joined with Arab MKs to undermine Israel's security'Yamina excoriates former Prime Minister for helping to block law limiting Arab family reunifications in Israel. Rogue MK may face sanctions. Knesset rejects Citizenship LawThe coalition sought to extend the law preventing unification of Palestinian families by six months, but did not achieve a majority. Citizenship Law crisis: Shaked in contact with Mansour AbbasInterior Minister hopes offer of humanitarian aid to PA families will ensure passage of bill. 2 Ra'am members to oppose bill regardless. Bennett Resolute: Citizenship Law to be voted on todayDespite defeat in Arrangements Committee, PM Bennett determined to hold Knesset vote on Citizenship Law. In defeat for government, Citizenship Law fails in committee voteBennett government suffers its first defeat as Citizenship Law fails in Knesset committee vote. Bill to proceed to full Knesset. Will the Opposition help government pass the Citizenship Law?With just a day left before the existing law expires, the government still lacks a majority for passing Citizenship Law. Netanyahu: Bennett & Lapid incapable of keeping Israel JewishFormer PM claims Citizenship Law inadequate for keeping PA Arabs out of Israel. Local Likud heads furious at Netanyahu's intention to vote against Citizenship LawLocal party heads in mixed cities say they'll be the first to suffer from influx of PA Arab spouses entitled to citizenship. Final: Meretz will vote against Citizenship LawCurrent law expires next Tuesday. Government lacks a majority to renew. The Citizenship Law and the threat to the LikudMK Gafni warns Likud not to support Citizenship Law, demands they keep agreements to bring it down. Poised to lose vote, gov't stalls on Citizenship LawInsults traded at stormy Knesset committee session as government struggles to craft creative solution to Citizenship Law. Germany passes new citizenship law for families of Nazi victimsLaw closes loopholes to make it easier for descendants of German Jews to reclaim German citizenship. MK Simcha Rothman: Citizenship law cannot give Arabs de facto 'right of return'MK Attorney Simcha Rothman tells Arutz Sheva why the Citizenship Law is a bad law that needs to be replaced, not extended for another year. Vienna-born Israeli 84, becomes first Jew to reclaim Austrian citizenship under new lawNew law allows those persecuted by Nazi regime and direct descendants to obtain Austrian citizenship without giving up current passports. Ongoing protests against citizenship law rock IndiaIndia's parliament passes bill to let Indian government grant citizenship to millions of illegal immigrants - but not if they are Muslim. No To Unconditional Citizenship!Minister Bennett's Plan for Annexing Area C is in need of amendment. Citizenship Law Extended for Another YearLaw prevents Palestinian Arabs from marrying Israelis to gain residency in the Jewish state, a practice deemed to be a security risk. Knesset Extends Marriage Unification OrderKnesset extends order that prevents the family unification law from being taken advantage of for terrorism purposes. Hotovely Praises Supreme Court on Citizenship LawMK Hotovely praised the Supreme Court for upholding Israel's policy of not extending citizenship to PA Arabs who marry Israelis. MK Concerned About Arabs Moving to PA AreasMK Jamal Zahalka says Israeli Arabs who married PA Arabs may move into PA-controlled areas so their families can unite. Court Rejects Appeal Against ‘Invasion’ MeasureSupreme Court rejects a petition against a measure which prevents the unification of PA Arabs with their Israeli Arab spouses. Lieberman Fulfilled His PromiseMK David Rotem believes Citizenship Law is the first of many future Zionist laws. Ministers to Debate Loyalty OathProposed amendment to Citizenship Law would require all aspiring citizens to pledge allegiance to a Jewish state. |
