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Haredim seek Supreme Court injunction against drafts during case

The 'Union of Yeshivot in Israel' submitted an urgent request for an interim order to prevent the drafting of haredim for military service until a final decision in the case regarding the haredi draft law.

Haredim seek Supreme Court injunction against drafts during case

Minister points out:

Over 40,000 secular Israelis avoid draft every year

Following Supreme Court's decision to freeze funding for draft-age yeshiva students, MK David Amsalem points out glaring double standard.

Over 40,000 secular Israelis avoid draft every year

First publication

Amsalem orders: Exclude PA from scholarship program

Minister Dudi Amsalem orders that Palestinian Authority be excluded from the Ministry of Regional Cooperation's scholarship program for students.

Amsalem orders: Exclude PA from scholarship program

Likud Party Meeting:

'We can smell the vodka you've been drinking'

Likud members Dudi Amsalem and Tali Gottlieb started a shouting match during today's party meeting.

'We can smell the vodka you've been drinking'

Dudi Amsalem claims:

'Two ministers leaked info from Cabinet meetings'

Minister Dudi Amsalem names two ministers who, he claims, leaked details from Cabinet meetings to the media.

'Two ministers leaked info from Cabinet meetings'

Minister Amsalem:

'Why does the Chief Staff not come to government meetings?'

Likud minister criticizes Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, wonders why he does not come to government meetings to update the ministers.

'Why does the Chief Staff not come to government meetings?'

AG assigned maximum threat level

Security sources claim that a combination of events has made Israel's Attorney General the most threatened individual in the country.

AG assigned maximum threat level

Likud minister:

'Right hasn't ruled since the founding of the State'

'There are almost no top officials who hold right-wing beliefs; more than half of the nation supports Likud,' Min. Amsalem says.

'Right hasn't ruled since the founding of the State'

Dudi Amsalem appointed to new post

Netanyahu decides to appoint Minister Dudi Amsalem to be in charge of the Atomic Energy Committee.

Dudi Amsalem appointed to new post

Minister Dudi Amsalem:

'Aharon Barak must stand trial'

The Minister of Regional Cooperation attacked the former Supreme Court President and insisted that the judicial reforms would pass.

'Aharon Barak must stand trial'

The rebellion which was planned in the Likud - and was thwarted

Netanyahu's office suspected that four senior Likud members planned to form a group that would oppose the judicial reform.

The rebellion which was planned in the Likud - and was thwarted

Knesset approves appointment of 2nd minister in Justice Ministry

Dudi Amsalem to serve both as Minister of Regional Cooperation and Minister in the Justice Ministry.

Knesset approves appointment of 2nd minister in Justice Ministry

MK Dudi Amsalem:

'Left-wingers are the most violent, lying thugs in the country'

Likud MK presents battle over judicial reform as one of haves vs. have-nots. "They'll give us some things, but they won't let us rule."

'Left-wingers are the most violent, lying thugs in the country'

Likud MK Dudi Amsalem joins government

After a lengthy meeting with the Prime Minister and Justice Minister, MK Dudi Amsalem has been appointed to the Cabinet.

Likud MK Dudi Amsalem joins government

Netanyahu to offer Amsalem three positions in the gov't

MK Dudi Amsalem may join the government soon after his well-publicized disagreement with the PM.

Netanyahu to offer Amsalem three positions in the gov't

In bid to calm tensions:

Netanyahu set to make Amsalem an offer

PM reportedly to make a bid to resolve the crisis with MK Dudi Amsalem who has been critical of him.

Netanyahu set to make Amsalem an offer

Likud responds to Amsalem:

'The claim of sectarian preference is ridiculous'

Netanyahu's office responds after Likud MK claims he was not appointed as a minister due to his being of Mizrahi origin.

'The claim of sectarian preference is ridiculous'

Amsalem blasts Netanyahu:

'No one humiliates Amsalem'

Likud MK launches unprecedented attack on Prime Minister: No one will humiliate Mizrahim, not even a Prime Minister from the Likud.

'No one humiliates Amsalem'

New coalition experiences first crisis

MKs Almog Cohen and Dudi Amsalem will be absent from Knesset votes on Wednesday.

New coalition experiences first crisis

MK Dudi Amsalem:

'I will be a full member of the Knesset as I promised'

Likud MK clarifies he intends to stay in the Knesset despite not receiving the roles he had sought in the government.

'I will be a full member of the Knesset as I promised'

Report: Netanyahu to name Dudi Amsalem Justice Minister

Amsalem also considered a front-runner for position of Speaker of the Knesset.

Report: Netanyahu to name Dudi Amsalem Justice Minister

Dudi Amsalem:

'I don't regret calling Bennett a crook, that's what he is'

'Bennett deceived his voters, destroyed Israeli democracy,' insists Likud MK.

'I don't regret calling Bennett a crook, that's what he is'

Likud MK's condition:

'Appoint me Justice Minister or I won't be in the government'

MK Dudi Amsalem demands to be the one to make the changes in the judicial system in the next government.

'Appoint me Justice Minister or I won't be in the government'

Likud MK Amsalem:

Lapid is an 'uneducated boor, unfit to be PM'

Likud MK claims that instead of serving his country in the IDF, Lapid "drank beer & hung out with girls."

Lapid is an 'uneducated boor, unfit to be PM'

Netanhayu:

We'll never form a coalition with Ra'am

After fellow Likud MK suggests Abbas could join a 'nationalist coalition of 61 MKs,' Bibi vetoes the idea.

We'll never form a coalition with Ra'am

Likud MK:

'Mansour Abbas can join our govt. if we have 61 without him'

MK Dudi Amsalem says Jewish identity of Israel at stake in next election, govt. can have Ra'am if it doens't rely on the party.

'Mansour Abbas can join our govt. if we have 61 without him'

Report:

Amsalem ignoring Netanyahu's phone calls

MK Amsalem refusing to answer calls from Netanyahu after Netanyahu distanced himself from Amsalem's comments.

Amsalem ignoring Netanyahu's phone calls

Supreme Court's Chief Justice denies accusations of racism

Former PM Netanyahu denounces the harsh words of Likud's MK David Amsalem and defends Chief Justice Esther Hayut.

Supreme Court's Chief Justice denies accusations of racism

Will Arabs be drafted into the IDF?

MK David Amsalem files a petition with the High Court demanding that Arabs also be required to draft into the IDF.

Will Arabs be drafted into the IDF?

Supreme Court Pres: Unacceptable personal attacks on judges

Supreme Court President Esther Hayut says attacks on justice by MK Dudi Amsalem 'should trouble all who care about independent judiciary.'

Supreme Court Pres: Unacceptable personal attacks on judges

Likud MK threatens Channel 12 with lawsuit

MK Dudi Amsalem announces intention to sue Channel 12 and its anchor for taking his remarks out of context.

Likud MK threatens Channel 12 with lawsuit

Likud MK under fire for comments on left

Did MK Dudi Amsalem call to "lock up" all the leftists? Reporter issues clarification after saying he did.

Likud MK under fire for comments on left

'Govt. has people who think the escapees are freedom fighters'

Likud MK Dudi Amsalem says years of failures led to escape of 6 terrorists, but some in current government support the escapees.

'Govt. has people who think the escapees are freedom fighters'

'Survivor' contestant suggests burning Psalms

Reality show contestant sparks controversy by suggesting contestants burn book of Psalms.

'Survivor' contestant suggests burning Psalms

Minister Amsalem:

'Netanyahu and Sa'ar are like Mercedes and stock car company'

Communications Minister says primary challenger to Netanyahu is 'worthy,' but cannot compare to PM's accomplishments.'

'Netanyahu and Sa'ar are like Mercedes and stock car company'

Dudi Amsalem to replace Kara as Communications Minister

PM appoints Likud MK to replace Ayoub Kara as Communications after Kara resigns in protest.

Dudi Amsalem to replace Kara as Communications Minister

Amsalem: I recommend not giving Bennett defense portfolio

Chairman of the coalition accuses Bennett of making too bold a demand to take over defense ministry.

Amsalem: I recommend not giving Bennett defense portfolio

'Israel is financing terror against itself'

Terror victims' representative says Israel cannot keep transferring funds to PA while it pays terrorists who murder Israelis.

'Israel is financing terror against itself'

Netanyahu calls Prince William's visit 'historic'

PM mentions Prince William at Likud meeting in Knesset, first official visit of British royal family representative in Israel.

Netanyahu calls Prince William's visit 'historic'

'Voters, not police, replace governments'

'Police did everything possible to take down Netanyahu, this is an illegitimate process.

'Voters, not police, replace governments'

'Using Ari Harow as state witness is immoral'

Likud MK speaks with Arutz Sheva about police handling of Netanyahu investigations. 'They have dedicated all they have to convict him.'

'Using Ari Harow as state witness is immoral'

'Prisoners are not better citizens than hospital patients'

Knesset committee head approves vote to place voting booths in hospitals, nursing homes.

'Prisoners are not better citizens than hospital patients'

Likud MK: These clerks are insolent

Interior Committee Head Dudi Amsalem said clerks from relevant offices have not shown up to discuss aiding those whose homes burned down.

Likud MK: These clerks are insolent

'We will put an end to the silent murder of Israelis'

Likud MK warns massive air pollution from illegal charcoal production in the Palestinian Authority is poisoning thousands of Israelis daily.

'We will put an end to the silent murder of Israelis'

Feiglin: Get ready for Prime Minister Lapid

'Lapid will be the next Prime Minister,' says ex-Likud MK. 'People are tired of Netanyahu and are looking for an alternative.'

Feiglin: Get ready for Prime Minister Lapid

New bill: No petty criminal investigations of sitting PM

MK Amsalem files law proposal to bar investigations into sitting Prime Minister for crimes bearing penalty of less than 6 months prison.

New bill: No petty criminal investigations of sitting PM

MK Amsalem: No reason for us to fear the Supreme Court

Likud MK demands answers on controversial police investigation, criticizes MK Kish's bill.

MK Amsalem: No reason for us to fear the Supreme Court

Likud rebels threaten coalition

Dispute over Ethiopian aliyah leads to rift within coalition as Likud MKs threaten to vote against government.

Likud rebels threaten coalition

Likud to choose new Central Committee head today

Likud members to choose Central Committee head. Main candidates are Haim Katz, Dudi Amsalem, Tzachi Hanegbi.

Likud to choose new Central Committee head today

'There is No Security in Jerusalem'

At Interior Committee Erdan warns 'height of terror wave, innocent civilians at the front'; police chief: 'live fire at rock terrorists.'

'There is No Security in Jerusalem'