![]() 'No coalition crisis that can't be overcome'Tourism Minister says no one in coalition wants early elections - but partners have to behave responsibly.![]() Coalition Chairman: We can't handle a new crisis every monthLikud MK David Amsalem says another crisis could lead to early elections.![]() Knesset Speaker: We had a crazy weekYuli Edelstein relieved coalition woes over. 'Netanyahu handled coalition crisis responsibly, glad episode is behind us.'![]() Bennett: Common sense prevailedEducation Minister praises agreement to avoid early elections.![]() 'It's a terrible mistake to bring down a right-wing government'Leading Religious Zionist Rabbi Haim Druckman warns coalition members not to bring about fall of government. 'Everyone will lose.'![]() 'We will drink up their seats with a straw'Likud minister says his party is not intentionally pushing for elections, but is also not afraid of the fall of the government.![]() Shaked to PM: Dissolving the government 'a historic mistake'Justice Minister calls on PM not to topple right-wing government over what she calls an 'imaginary crisis.'![]() 'Prime Minister is dissolving a right-wing government''The Prime Minister does not have to fire Minister Sofa Landver.'![]() Netanyahu: I call on Liberman to remain in government'It is important to continue our partnership in a broad government - only this can continue to serve Israel's citizens.'![]() 'IDF can't handle so many haredi soldiers at once'Education Minister Bennett says coalition crisis is 'hollow,' no reason to push for immediate draft of all haredi yeshiva students.![]() PM: '61' is not an optionNetanyahu tells Likud ministers his goal is to stabilize government, but he won't agree to a coalition without Liberman.![]() Bennett hints he will challenge Netanyahu for prime ministerBennett says he will run against Prime Minister Netanyahu if 'elections are declared for personal reasons'.![]() 'If the coalition breaks apart, we'll push off elections'If PM Netanyahu early elections, coalition and opposition parties will band together to delay elections until October, sources say.![]() Coalition efforts to prevent elections continueEfforts to formulate agreed Draft Law outline to allow coalition to continue as per Prime Minister's demands.![]() Coalition crisis: Haredi party blasts outlineLeaders of Agudat Yisrael faction of UTJ say outline being formulated to solve crisis inconsistent with position of Council of Torah Sages.![]() Bennett: Next time, I'll demand the defense portfolioEducation Minister: Under PM Netanyahu, I'll insist on defense portfolio. If Netanyahu steps down, I'll run for PM.![]() 'We won't support an agreement the court will strike down'UTJ chairman says that, despite reports of a solution to coalition crisis, no official proposal has been presented to his faction.![]() The outline that will save the coalition?Attorney General's office reportedly formulates compromise on Draft Law to prevent early elections.![]() 'Budget by Passover - or we're leaving the government'Finance Minister threatens that if coalition crisis over Draft Law not solved within weeks, his party will leave the coalition.![]() Coalition crisis orchestrated by Netanyahu and Liberman?Haredi journalist blames PM for dragging country to elections by cynically exploiting haredi distress. 'There is no draft crisis.'![]() Litzman: 'Without the Draft Law, there'll be no budget'Deputy Health Minister reiterates this morning: If Draft Law doesn't pass, he won't support budget.![]() Elections to be held during the summer?Senior sources in the coalition expect elections to be held this summer, instead of late in 2019.![]() Deri threatens to resign: Netanyahu rushes to KnessetInterior Minister and Shas leader threatens to quit unless Knesset passes law giving him power to close stores on Shabbat.![]() Coalition crisis averted with compromiseCoalition Chairman agrees to delay vote on 'French Law' by 1 month, end freeze on all other legislation.![]() MK Gafni threatens coalition crisis if Shabbat bill not passedHaredi MK demands state take action to restore status quo after Supreme Court permits Shabbat desecration by businesses in Tel Aviv.![]() Netanyahu, Kahlon reach deal ending coalition crisisNew broadcasting authority to be split in two, with a separate entity dedicated to news and current events.![]() 'PM behind articles criticizing a minister? Unprecedented'Professor Avi Diskin estimates that despite tensions the coalition is not falling apart. 'No party has a real interest in elections.'![]() 'The Jewish Home will always find something to complain about'Coalition Chairman Bitan says Kahlon needs to compromise, slams Jewish Home for causing additional instability.![]() 'I won't budge on the Broadcasting Corporation'Netanyahu lands in China, speaks about coalition crisis.![]() Shabbat crisis: Haredi position splitShas head Aryeh Deri promises no coalition crisis over Shabbat construction, causing disgruntled UTJ MKs to weigh their options.![]() Government to set up a COGAT for IsraelisMinisters Ya'alon, Shaked and Ariel to head up new government coordination group for Jewish activities in Judea and Samaria.![]() Hanegbi: Crisis over Hevron eviction 'exaggerated'Despite asserting gov't is not in crisis, coalition chairman says he will not accept 'threats' from MKs angry about eviction of 200 Jews.![]() Crisis Brewing Over 'Creeping Construction Freeze'Members of the National Union say that they are considering their options if a slow freeze in Judea and Samaria continues.![]() Netanyahu Denies Trying to Split Yesh AtidReports are no more than 'pathetic political spin that indicates Lapid's panic,' says Prime Minister's Bureau.![]() Elections to Postpone Police Chief Replacement?Coalition dissolution leads to legal issue for the police force. A-G: We can't have new security minister, police heads at the same time.![]() 'Now The Crazies Can Run Amok,' Mourns LivniNewly dismissed justice minister says by sacking her, Netanyahu has gotten rid of the 'gatekeeper of democracy' in Israel.![]() Hamas Hails Coalition Collapse as 'Victory'Hamas spokesman says the collapse of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s is a sign of the group’s “victory” over Israel.![]() 'Lapid Failed Miserably as Finance Minister'Likud officials hit back at Lapid over anti-Netanyahu remarks, say he failed miserably as a minister and has 'ugly' political aspirations.![]() Elections As Early as March 2015?Legislation on Opposition bills to dissolve the Knesset due to be voted upon Wednesday - and could see the coalition dissolve by January.![]() Lapid: Netanyahu is Dragging Israel into ElectionsFinance Minister says elections are a waste of money which could be rerouted to solve housing, cost of living crises.![]() Yechimovich: Public is Fed Up with NetanyahuAfter failed Netanyahu-Lapid meeting, Labor MK says Netanyahu's government did not have a "drop of ideology".![]() MKs Right and Left Respond to Early ElectionsKnesset Members from across the political spectrum respond to failed meeting between Netanyahu and Lapid.![]() Netanyahu-Lapid Meeting Fails, Elections LikelyPrime Minister Netanyahu sets five conditions to Finance Minister in order for the coalition to keep functioning.![]() Bennett, Ariel at Odds Over Future of Jewish HomeArgument erupts in Jewish Home faction meeting over whether to add Tekuma members to the list, leading to rumors of split.![]() Netanyahu Blames Ministers for Coalition CrisisPrime Minister issues sharp criticism against ministers for 'subversions and attacks' on the government. Are elections inevitable?![]() Feiglin: Stop the Political Game, Hold ElectionsDeputy Knesset Speaker MK Moshe Feiglin calls on Netanyahu to let the public's vote solve political tensions, as coalition crisis snowballs.![]() PM Aide: Meeting with Lapid Not for ReconciliationNir Hefetz says Prime Minister wants some straight answers from Finance Minister. Yesh Atid denies it attempted a putsch under PM's nose.![]() Elkin: The Coalition Won't Dissolve Over State LawCoalition chairman says he is open to talks about rewording the Jewish State Law, says it's up to Lapid to change his behavior.![]() Netanyahu to Meet Rogue Ministers MondayPrime Minister will meet ministers Lapid, Livni to see if the government is still salvageable, or whether elections are imminent.![]() Bennett to Left: We Will Not Be Silent AnymoreNaftali Bennett tells Left to 'keep calm' after demonstrations against nationalists Saturday night erupt in incitement.![]() If Crisis Not Resolved, We Will Draw ConclusionsNetanyahu opened Cabinet meeting addressing tensions between Ministers. 'There is no day that passes without threats and ultimatums.'![]() We Won't Establish Alternative GovernmentAryeh Deri speaks out about Netanyahu offer: We will not form alternate coalition if Netanyahu will go ahead with elections.![]() Deputy Minister Says Elections Are 'Inevitable'Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis criticizes Finance Minister Yair Lapid for saying the government is "stuck", says Lapid is welcome to resign.![]() Netanyahu 'Close to Calling Elections', Say AidesPM Netanyahu is close to making a decision regarding elections, regardless of what happens with the Jewish State Law.![]() 'Jewish State Law' Vote Postponed - AgainVote on controversial law postponed for at least one more week; PM to present his compromise bill before original draft advances in Knesset.![]() Netanyahu's Appeal to Hareidi Parties RevealedThird report in 48 hours: PM approaches hareidi MKs - who say they want a commitment in writing. 'We don't trust Bibi anymore,' MKs say.![]() Liberman's Campaign: Divide Israel for 'Unity'FM Avigdor Liberman's election campaign for Yisrael Beytenu urges giving Arab 'Triangle' area to create Palestinian state to 'unify' Jews. |