![]() Gantz optimistic a unity government will be formedBlue and White chairman publishes update on coalition negotiations: The picture painted in the media is not necessarily accurate.![]() Netanyahu meets with GantzPrime Minister meets with Blue and White chief in bid to overcome deadlock. Both sides agree to continue talks.![]() 'We will do everything to prevent a dangerous government'PM addresses formation of right-wing bloc for coalition negotiations. '2 options: A gov't led by me, or one that relies on Arab parties.'![]() Liberman demands haredi parties' portfoliosYisrael Beytenu candidate for Health Minister is a world-famous Israeli doctor.![]() Likud MK: Don't vote for the smaller partiesMK Zohar says he's 'disappointed and frustrated,' says Knesset dissolution prevents minority from attempting to rule majority.![]() Hotovely: Liberman needs to come to his sensesLikud's Tzipi Hotovely says Israel needs two large parties instead of small 'blackmailing' parties, best is if Liberman compromises.![]() Liberman: 'Would-be coalition is not a right-wing government'Yisrael Beytenu chair says party will support dissolving Knesset, will keep current list if new elections are called.![]() 'Netanyahu waited until the eleventh hour to solve problems'Yisrael Beytenu's Oded Forer says his party wants right-wing government - but with 'clear lines.'![]() Shas minister: Israel doesn't need new electionsInterior Minister Deri tours Mevo Modi'im, visiting burned homes, promises special staff will work to aid residents.![]() Haredi parties won't support September electionsSeptember elections will disrupt yeshiva learning period, haredi parties claim.![]() Accept our offer - or go to electionsYisrael Beytenu leader says haredi parties can abstain from voting on Draft Law, but other parties must support it - or hold new elections.![]() Haredi party: Liberman isn't telling the truthUTJ leaders claim Yisrael Beytenu chair wants to bring down right-wing government, deny wanting 'state of Jewish law.'![]() Liberman: We'll only recommend NetanyahuYisrael Beytenu won't support any candidate other than PM Netanyahu. Likud: We only ask that he join a right-wing government.![]() Rabbi Peretz: We will do everything to form governmentJewish Home chairman says draft law is the issue holding up coalition negotiations.![]() Smotrich: We'll form right-wing gov't next weekNational Union leader optimistic coalition agreement will be finalized in the coming days.![]() United Right demands separate Religious Zionist units in IDFUnited Right urges coalition to rethink combat positions for female soldiers, demands strictly-gender separate units for religious soldiers.![]() Liberman to Lapid: When I need your advice, I'll call youMK Avigdor Liberman responds to Blue and White leader Yair Lapid's push 'not to cave' to PM Netanyahu in coalition agreements.![]() Hotovely: Netanyahu can't be replaced so easily'Public chose who they wanted, PM Netanyahu can't be replaced so easily,' Likud's Tzipi Hotovely says.![]() Litzman: We are not afraid of new electionsDeputy Health Minister says coalition talks are still ongoing and main issues have not yet been resolved.![]() Likud, Shas, agree on portfoliosLikud offers Shas Planning Administration in exchange for Housing Ministry, report says.![]() Liberman: Haredim trying to use force and bully usYisrael Beytenu chairman slams haredi parties' demand to ban sale of tickets for Biblical zoo on Shabbat, holidays.![]() Smotrich: We'll make sure government is genuinely right-wingNational Union leader says coalition negotiations affected by 'disagreements' on issues of religion and land of Israel![]() Netanyahu decries 'impossible' coalition demandsPM says parties demanding positions for all of their MKs, programs that would require a budget the size of America's.![]() Deputy ministers? 'No need to have people with titles'UTJ faction demands party back down from demands for positions for each MK, focus on problems facing haredi community.![]() Liberman: Haredi parties chose to disparage and threatenYisrael Beytenu chairman responds to haredi accusations, says those looking to point fingers should 'look in the mirror.'![]() 'The only thing preventing new government is Liberman'MK Eichler says Yisrael Beytenu chairman should concentrate on his voters' needs, stop 'involving himself' in haredi community's lives.![]() President grants Netanyahu extra time to form governmentRivlin agrees to request by Netanyahu, granting PM two extra weeks to negotiate coalition deals with partners.![]() New coalition plans major limitations on Supreme Court powerLikud, United Right, document includes banning Supreme Court from overturning laws, Attorney General from tying Knesset members' hands.![]() Yisrael Beytenu: Tax organizations' foreign fundingYisrael Beytenu party promises to reduce foreign governments' influence on internal politics, hurt foreign-funded organizations harming IDF.![]() Liberman: 'Good atmosphere' at meeting with PM NetanyahuYisrael Beytenu promises not to discuss portfolios until 'basic issues' are worked out.![]() Netanyahu: 'We are in the midst of forming a government'PM Netanyahu says he may need to ask for an extension, promises to speak personally with each minister and MK.![]() Yisrael Beytenu: Our job is to curb haredi extremismMK Liberman promises not to join coalition aiming to keep Jewish law, says party's job is to prevent harm to status quo.![]() MK Smotrich inherits outgoing Justice Minister's officeUnited Right MK Bezalel Smotrich receives office of outgoing Justice Minister Shaked.![]() United Right: No compromise on Justice, Education ministriesMK Rabbi Rafi Peretz promises to bring 'huge blessing' to State of Israel, says party won't compromise on Education and Justice ministries.![]() Did Haredi Parties Mislead Herzog on Coalition?Did haredi parties mislead Yitzhak Herzog about their intention to form a coalition with them? Zionist Union leader isn't sure.![]() Shas Deal Includes Synagogues, Haredi HousingShas has succeeded in 'rolling back the clock' on many of the 'edicts' from the previous government, its coalition agreement shows.![]() Sources: Hotovely to Be Named Science MinisterLikud MK set to be the first observant woman to be appointed to a ministry, as Netanyahu reportedly set to offer her Science Ministry.![]() Bibi 'Won't Take Liberman Back Even If He Asks'Liberman's surprise decision to bolt the coalition is connected to Israel Hayom saga, says analyst.![]() Lapid Warns PM: No More 'Make-Work Ministries'Yair Lapid will run to the High Court to stop the government from adding ministries, he said Thursday.![]() Herzog: PM Dug Himself a Pit, I Won't Throw a RopeLabor leader Yitzhak Herzog insists Netanyahu should not count on him to bail out latest government when push comes to shove.![]() Jewish Home Deal 'Historic' Says Party DirectorThe new deal between Jewish Home and the Likud is a 'historic achievement for Religious Zionism,' said party director Nir Orbach.![]() Sources: Netanyahu May Offer Herzog Rotation DealJust hours after Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced, Likud sources said he was looking for new coalition partners.![]() Ben-Dahan: Religious Ministry Isn't Just a 'Job'Who will be in charge of the Ministry of Religious Affairs has become the last major sticking point for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.![]() Deri: I Will Not Accept Jewish Home DeputyShas chairman Aryeh Deri says Religious Affairs Ministry will remain squarely in hands of Shas, with no interference from Jewish Home.![]() Netanyahu, Deri Set to Meet: Deal Imminent?After deals were closed with UTJ and Kulanu, Shas appears to be next to sign onto Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's new government.![]() Yisrael Beytenu Once Again Demands An End to HamasYisrael Beytenu demands that Israel's new government make it a strategic objective to remove Hamas from its position as ruler of Gaza.![]() Source: Plenty of 'Jobs' Left for Likud MKsLikud MKs have expressed concern that there will be nothing left over for them - but a party source promised them at least 12 ministries.![]() Kulanu: Keep Your Hands Off High CourtKulanu will not tolerate any attempts to harm the current standing of the High Court, a top party official said.![]() Deri, Bennett Feuding Over Religion MinistryWith UTJ and Kulanu on board, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu turns his attention to finishing off deals with Shas and Jewish Home.![]() Report: Bill on Foreign Voting to be ShelvedA bill to allow Israelis abroad to vote in national elections may be brought to the Knesset for legislation – but it may not.![]() Tekuma: Judea and Samaria Construction 'Red Line'If Bibi does not commit to massive building in Judea-Samaria, Jewish Home should not join the government, says MK Ariel's faction.![]() Source: Frustrated Netanyahu Ready for Labor DealWith less than a week to go before his deadline, PM Netanyahu is said to be ready to give up on deals with Aryeh Deri and Naftali Bennett.![]() Lapid Blasts Coalition Agreement with UTJYesh Atid chairman says Netanyahu caved in to the demands of "a non-Zionist party" in coalition agreement with United Torah Judaism.![]() Agreement Reached Between Likud and KulanuLikud and Kahlon’s party reach agreements in ongoing coalition negotiations. Final agreement expected to be signed Wednesday.![]() Jewish Home Cuts Off Negotiations with LikudFaction demands answers regarding laws curbing court activism, construction in Jerusalem, portfolios.![]() Erdan: Legitimate for Netanyahu to Turn to LeftPresenting deal to Zionist Union may be only way to curb extravagant demands of nationalist partners, Likud minister Gilad Erdan asserts.![]() Galon: Netanyahu is Extreme Right's LackeyMeretz chairwoman accuses Prime Minister of both bowing down to parties looking to limit High Court's power and 'undermining democracy.' |