![]() NTO THE FRAY: Bennett and Bibi’s election error?Given the emerging realities in Israel’s political landscape, the danger to Right-wing incumbency entailed in early elections might well be considerably less than those entailed in postponing them.![]() Yisrael Beytenu to Likud: Push death penalty for terroristsYisrael Beytenu chairman says cornerstone of party's coalition agreement is legislation that terrorists be put to death.![]() Government approves increased yeshiva fundingThe yeshiva budget will return to its pre-2013 level, set before Lapid became Finance Minister in previous government.![]() What did Liberman concede on in joining coalition?Coalition agreement details show that aside from folding on death penalty law, Liberman made a key concession on being a minister.![]() Netanyahu, Liberman accounce coalition dealNetanyahu and Liberman sign coalition deal, bury the hatchet after past mudslinging; PM calls on Herzog to join 'true unity government.'![]() Liberman, Netanyahu finalize coalition agreementYisrael Beytenu chairman headed towards the Defense Ministry, after an agreement is reached on pensions for immigrants.![]() Bennett demands Netanyahu fix cabinet flawsAs part of coalition agreement, Jewish Home party leader Naftali Bennett demands changes to Security Cabinet.![]() Ayelet Shaked and the Myth that Jews Stick TogetherThe glory of Israel, amid the disputes, can be found in the smallest of events.![]() 'Our Hands Are Firmly on the Steering Wheel'Party's Central Committee session at Nehalim ratifies coalition agreement, including ministerial jobs.![]() Tekuma Threatens Bennett over Shaked AppointmentTekuma faction in the Jewish Home says it'll split off if Uri Ariel isn't given the Justice Ministry instead of Shaked.![]() Lapid: Bibi 'Selling Out Israel' to HaredimYesh Atid head slams Likud's 'moral bankruptcy' for canceling criminal sanctions against draft refusers, restoring child stipends.![]() First Coalition Deal Signed Between UTJ and LikudHaredi party UTJ becomes the first to seal negotiations as Netanyahu's coalition government starts to take form.![]() 'Obama Pressuring Bibi against 67-MK Coalition'Senior Jewish Home source estimates White House pressure is causing delay in signing coalition agreements.![]() Moses: With Kahlon its 'Tools' But Us 'Blackmail'MK Menachem Moses speaks out about near finished coalition deal between UTJ, Likud, shoos away naysayers.![]() What the Election Polls Told UsIn democracies where those in power take the people's views into account, polls which ask general qusitons can be a good source of information.![]() Will Arab Party Make Herzog PM?Likud campaign staffer warns left-center coalition with Arab support can form a minority government. Jewish Home staffer disagrees.![]() Yechimovich Won't Rule Out Coalition with LikudIn a television appearance, Labor MK Shelly Yechimovich says she "won't rule out" forming a coalition with Netanyahu or Liberman.![]() Israel's Domestic Coalition Politics and Foreign PolicyThe bargaining around the referendum law demonstrates the omnipresent linkages between foreign policy and domestic politics, as the PM well appreciates.![]() Yesh Atid Threatens to Bolt CoalitionMarathon ministerial discussion breaks up in disagreement over criminal sanctions against hareidim who do not enlist.![]() Livni's Diplomatic Powers 'Fictional'Maariv: under terms of coalition agreement, Livni cannot make diplomatic moves without prior knowledge, consent from Netanyahu.![]() Bennett: We Are 100% Behind NetanyahuBayit Yehudi chairman: The campaign is behind us, the negotiations are behind us, and we'll all stand behind Prime Minister Netanyahu.![]() Hareidi Enlistment Proposal Worries ActivistsPro-enlistment activists worry that Yesh Atid’s agreement on hareidi-religious army recruitment will have no real effect.![]() For the First Time, Religious ‘Status Quo’ OutFor the first time in Israel’s history, the coalition agreement does not include a commitment to the religious-secular “status quo.”![]() Obama Welcomes New Israeli GovernmentPresident Barack Obama says he "looks forward to working closely with the prime minister and the new government."![]() Bennett: We Are Obligated to All IsraelisBayit Yehudi chairman Naftali Bennett emphasizes that his party would be committed to all sectors of Israel society in the new government.![]() Netanyahu Presents Coalition to Peres"We stand before a decisive year in security, the economy and attempts to advance peace."![]() Livni Blasts Bayit YehudiNew Justice Minister: "I hope that on the diplomatic subjects, Lapid won't adopt Bennett's views."![]() Coalition Agreements - Who Got What?Yesh Atid receives 5 ministers, a deputy minister and 3 committees. Bayit Yehudi gets 3 ministers, 2 deputy ministers, and 1 committee.![]() Lapid: Not Afraid to Make Unpopular DecisionsIncoming Finance Minister clarifies: My job is not to be popular, but to lead.![]() Netanyahu: We have a New GovernmentPrime Minister writes citizens: "Thank you for awarding me the privilege of serving you as Prime Minister for the 3rd time." |