Report:
Netanyahu leaving negotiations with Religious Zionism for last
PM-elect Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to avoid giving Defense Ministry to Religious Zionism's MK Bezalel Smotrich, report says.
PM-elect Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to avoid giving Defense Ministry to Religious Zionism's MK Bezalel Smotrich, report says.
Negotiations to form coalition of Likud, Religious Zionism, Shas, and UTJ parties pick up steam.
Senior haredi official: We want to oust the malicious government as soon as possible, so we agreed on a shortened coalition agreement.
MK Bezalel Smotrich, Religious Zionism head, to demand changes in how construction is approved in Judea & Samaria in coalition negotiations.
Likud weighing option to appoint Noam party's MK Avi Maoz as opposition's representative in committee for appointing judges.
Shas chief Aryeh Deri inclined to prefer Interior Ministry over Finance Ministry, report says.
Otzma Yehudit leader gets first official photograph with Benjamin Netanyahu during coalition negotiations.
MK Yisrael Eichler proposes plan to provide food vouchers to for all children, in attempt to mitigate rise in cost of living.
The Religious Zionism chair met with Benjamin Netanyahu and laid out his demands in the first round of coalition negotiations.
Battles expected between Shas, Religious Zionist parties, over Finance Ministry, Religious Affairs Ministry.
Meeting between MKs Benjamin Netanyahu and Itamar Ben-Gvir to take place on Monday instead of Sunday.
MKs Yisrael Katz, David Amsalem, and David Bitan plan to demand important ministries be kept within Likud.
MKs Bezalel Smotrich, Itamar Ben-Gvir, to coordinate coalition negotiations between themselves, back each others' demands.
Yesh Atid leader agrees to have 24 ministers in 'change' government, giving Yamina and New Hope more ministries.
Blue and White may agree to change law so that Supreme Court can't force takeover by Benny Gantz - if Likud agrees to other changes.
MK Eli Avidar says Yisrael Beytenu chair MK Avigdor Liberman could have been 'minister of whatever he wanted.'
Negotiations between DM Bennett and PM Netanyahu explode after Netanyahu refuses 'to offer anything new.' Netanyahu: 'We won't budge.'
Blue and White chairman publishes update on coalition negotiations: The picture painted in the media is not necessarily accurate.
Prime Minister meets with Blue and White chief in bid to overcome deadlock. Both sides agree to continue talks.
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.'
Yisrael Beytenu candidate for Health Minister is a world-famous Israeli doctor.
MK Zohar says he's 'disappointed and frustrated,' says Knesset dissolution prevents minority from attempting to rule majority.
Likud's Tzipi Hotovely says Israel needs two large parties instead of small 'blackmailing' parties, best is if Liberman compromises.
Yisrael Beytenu chair says party will support dissolving Knesset, will keep current list if new elections are called.
Interior Minister Deri tours Mevo Modi'im, visiting burned homes, promises special staff will work to aid residents.
Yisrael Beytenu's Oded Forer says his party wants right-wing government - but with 'clear lines.'
September elections will disrupt yeshiva learning period, haredi parties claim.
Yisrael Beytenu leader says haredi parties can abstain from voting on Draft Law, but other parties must support it - or hold new elections.
UTJ leaders claim Yisrael Beytenu chair wants to bring down right-wing government, deny wanting 'state of Jewish law.'
Yisrael Beytenu won't support any candidate other than PM Netanyahu. Likud: We only ask that he join a right-wing government.
Jewish Home chairman says draft law is the issue holding up coalition negotiations.
National Union leader optimistic coalition agreement will be finalized in the coming days.
United Right urges coalition to rethink combat positions for female soldiers, demands strictly-gender separate units for religious soldiers.
MK Avigdor Liberman responds to Blue and White leader Yair Lapid's push 'not to cave' to PM Netanyahu in coalition agreements.
'Public chose who they wanted, PM Netanyahu can't be replaced so easily,' Likud's Tzipi Hotovely says.
Deputy Health Minister says coalition talks are still ongoing and main issues have not yet been resolved.
Likud offers Shas Planning Administration in exchange for Housing Ministry, report says.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman slams haredi parties' demand to ban sale of tickets for Biblical zoo on Shabbat, holidays.
National Union leader says coalition negotiations affected by 'disagreements' on issues of religion and land of Israel
PM says parties demanding positions for all of their MKs, programs that would require a budget the size of America's.
UTJ faction demands party back down from demands for positions for each MK, focus on problems facing haredi community.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman responds to haredi accusations, says those looking to point fingers should 'look in the mirror.'
MK Eichler says Yisrael Beytenu chairman should concentrate on his voters' needs, stop 'involving himself' in haredi community's lives.
Rivlin agrees to request by Netanyahu, granting PM two extra weeks to negotiate coalition deals with partners.
Likud, United Right, document includes banning Supreme Court from overturning laws, Attorney General from tying Knesset members' hands.
Yisrael Beytenu party promises to reduce foreign governments' influence on internal politics, hurt foreign-funded organizations harming IDF.
Yisrael Beytenu promises not to discuss portfolios until 'basic issues' are worked out.
PM Netanyahu says he may need to ask for an extension, promises to speak personally with each minister and MK.
MK Liberman promises not to join coalition aiming to keep Jewish law, says party's job is to prevent harm to status quo.
United Right MK Bezalel Smotrich receives office of outgoing Justice Minister Shaked.
MK 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 Yitzhak Herzog about their intention to form a coalition with them? Zionist Union leader isn't sure.
Shas has succeeded in 'rolling back the clock' on many of the 'edicts' from the previous government, its coalition agreement shows.
Likud MK set to be the first observant woman to be appointed to a ministry, as Netanyahu reportedly set to offer her Science Ministry.
Liberman's surprise decision to bolt the coalition is connected to Israel Hayom saga, says analyst.
Yair Lapid will run to the High Court to stop the government from adding ministries, he said Thursday.
Labor leader Yitzhak Herzog insists Netanyahu should not count on him to bail out latest government when push comes to shove.
The new deal between Jewish Home and the Likud is a 'historic achievement for Religious Zionism,' said party director Nir Orbach.
Just hours after Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced, Likud sources said he was looking for new coalition partners.
Who will be in charge of the Ministry of Religious Affairs has become the last major sticking point for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.