Smotrich's achievements: Budgets for state-religious education, Jewish settlement
National-Religious Chief Rabbi to be appointed, programs to enhance Jewish identity promoted.
National-Religious Chief Rabbi to be appointed, programs to enhance Jewish identity promoted.
New govt to overturn many of outgoing govt's signature measures, focus on Jewish identity.
Less than a third of recent immigrants from Eastern Europe are Jewish, many of the non-Jews take their benefits and leave.
Compromises abound but at least one statement of principles will be signed today, sources say.
MK Danny Danon is still fighting to be named Knesset Speaker, although he is not Netanyahu's favorite for the position.
UTJ demands coalition agreement include building of access road to Mayanei Hayeshua to prevent ambulances from being stuck in traffic.
PM-designate considering appointing senior Likud member as Foreign Minister for two years, to be followed by former Ambassador Ron Dermer.
In letter, PM-designate says he has reached agreements with some parties, needs more time for others.
MK Danny Danon: If they offer me to be a minister for a two-year period, I will refuse.
President to ask PM-designate about progress in coalition negotiations, why agreements with haredi parties delayed.
MK David Bitan: Likud made a mistake by giving Avi Maoz authority over 2 billion shekels.
MK David Bitan criticizes the chairman of his party, says he is not looking after the members of the Likud.
Right-religious parties all demand legislation of specific laws before formation of new government.
United Torah Judaism party fumes after Likud splits Jerusalem and Heritage Ministry, handing one half to Otzma Yehudit.
PM-designate to ask for 2-week extension with 12 days to go to form a government.
UTJ party clarifies: 'We're not seeking jobs, we won't sign a coalition agreement without reaching agreement on issues of religion & state.'
Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu expected to appoint temporary Knesset Speaker on Tuesday, choosing from top three candidates.
Shas party furious after being forced to make even more concessions to allow other parties to reach agreements with Likud.
While Smotrich demands control of Civil Administration, Netanyahu worries policies will cause diplomatic conflicts with US, EU, report says.
'The direction is positive, we want to complete the negotiations this week, ' Likud MK Miki Zohar says.
United Torah Judaism demands subway run through Bnei Brak, insists that status quo for Sabbath observance be maintained.
Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu demands to take strong action against activists who hinder the IDF and strives to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem
According to Strock, 'The residents of the young settlements are worried that this is just a car without a motor'
MK Meir Porush accuses Likud party of dragging its feet, not treating United Torah Judaism as partners.
United Torah Judaism's MK Moshe Gafni fumes as Likud schedules separate meeting with Gafni's partner, MK Yitzhak Goldknopf.
Former Likud MK Tzachi Hanegbi tells current party MKs not to worry about number of prominent ministries being given to other parties.
Sources involved in coalition negotiations detail the agreements between Likud and Otzma Yehudit on the issue of young settlements.
Adviser to PM-designate Netanyahu offered Religious Zionism MK to serve as minister - in exchange for breaking off from party, report says.
Things look different, however, for Aryeh Deri, Bezalel Smotrich and Miri Regev.
PM-designate Netanyahu and Shas chief Deri meet, aiming to sign coalition agreement on Wednesday night.
Partial list of Likud demands includes raising soldiers' salaries, strengthening Knesset, and supporting settlements.
Likud MK Ron Dermer no longer considered a candidate for Foreign Minister, MK Amir Ohana likely to take position instead, reports say.
'First parameter for a chief rabbi is fear of Heaven,' Otzma Yehudit's Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu says.
MK Danny Danon warns against granting Shas chief more than one ministry for himself. 'Not proper, from an operational standpoint.'
Likud MK disappointed with the conduct of the coalition negotiations.
MK Shlomo Karhi insists Finance, Defense, and Foreign ministries remain within the Likud.
MK Bezalel Smotrich joins conference alongside Likud representatives, tells them that 'a good government will be formed in the coming days.'
MK Tzvika Fogel explains why party stopped negotiations with Likud, says it will keep its promises to the voters, or sit in the opposition.
'New government must make real reforms to entire judicial system,' Shas MK Michael Malkieli stresses.
Religious Zionism chief agrees to forgo Defense Ministry - but only if he receives responsibility for management of Judea & Samaria affairs.