 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.' |
