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Likud MK:

'Draft law must go through us'

Yuli Edelstein, Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair, warns: 'Any attempt to circumvent the Knesset regulations and prevent the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee from handling the draft law will meet an appropriate response.'

'Draft law must go through us'

MK Edelstein:

'Yellow badge in the Knesset crosses a red line'

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on his decision not to allow the brother of a hostage to speak after wearing a yellow badge: I oppose the comparison between October 7 and the Holocaust.

'Yellow badge in the Knesset crosses a red line'

'I know Israel has true friends around the world'

MKs and Christian leaders gather at Knesset’s Jerusalem Hall to mark two decades of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus.

'I know Israel has true friends around the world'

Likud MK met with Justice Min.: We will act, and we will succeed

'I have always and will always do what is best for the State of Israel,' MK Yuli Edelstein promises.

Likud MK met with Justice Min.: We will act, and we will succeed

Levin meets with party members to secure judicial reform support

The Justice Minister met with an MK known to have reservations about continuing the reform to ensure the coalition retains its majority.

Levin meets with party members to secure judicial reform support

Rebellion in Likud?

Edelstein: Don't count on my vote

Likud MK Yuli Edelstein admits to "falling asleep at the wheel", says future legislation on judicial reform should be coordinated with him.

Edelstein: Don't count on my vote

MKs demand demolition of homes of 'unsuccessful' terrorists

Several MKs are demanding a debate on the demolition of homes of terrorists who only wound victims instead of killing them.

MKs demand demolition of homes of 'unsuccessful' terrorists

MK Edelstein in Binyamin:

'Palestinians causing damage for future generations here'

MK Yuli Edelstein spoke with INN during the Knesset Land of Israel Caucus tour of the Binyamin Region.

'Palestinians causing damage for future generations here'

Proposal at Likud meeting:

Promote law banning demonstrations outside MKs' homes

MK Danny Danon proposes to advance legislation banning demonstrations outside homes of public figures. Netanyahu willing to look into it.

Promote law banning demonstrations outside MKs' homes

Yuli Edelstein:

'Every attack on Israel has Iran's fingerprints on it'

The Foreign and Defense Committee Chairman met with counterparts from the Baltic states to discuss military and intelligence cooperation.

'Every attack on Israel has Iran's fingerprints on it'

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

Edelstein on Gallant dismissal:

'It's the wrong move at this time'

Edelstein comments on talks to reach compromise on judicial reform: I think there's a way.

'It's the wrong move at this time'

MK Edelstein to protesters:

'No one threatens me with violence'

Demonstrators against judicial reform try to prevent MK Yuli Edelstein from entering the ANU Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv.

'No one threatens me with violence'

Edelstein on judicial reform:

'It can be done differently'

Yuli Edelstein says he "feels uncomfortable voting on such a heavy issue before the faction has discussed it."

'It can be done differently'

MK Yuli Edelstein:

'In the end, a more balanced reform should be passed'

MK Yuli Edelstein launches project of talks with opponents of judicial reform: With proper advocacy - we will pass this reform together.

'In the end, a more balanced reform should be passed'

First cracks in the coalition?

Likud MK penalized for abstaining from votes on judicial reform

3 weeks of punitive measures for MK Yuli Edelstein. 'He's taking his first steps toward the Left,' accuses senior Likud official.

Likud MK penalized for abstaining from votes on judicial reform

Disengagement overturned:

Law canceling expulsion from north Samaria passes in 1st reading

'We will return and rebuild,' says Yossi Dagan, who was expelled from Sa Nur in northern Samaria almost two decades ago.

Law canceling expulsion from north Samaria passes in 1st reading

MK Edelstein speaks out:

'The judicial reform must pass after negotiations'

Likud MK won't say how he will vote if the judicial reform is put to a vote without negotiations and compromises.

'The judicial reform must pass after negotiations'

MK Edelstein to coalition partners: Leave Law of Return alone

Likud MK Yuli Edelstein pushes back on religious parties' demand to change grandfather clause of the Law of Return.

MK Edelstein to coalition partners: Leave Law of Return alone

Gush Etzion inaugurates new school building in Tekoa

MK Yuli Edelstein kicks off the new school year in Gush Etzion.

Gush Etzion inaugurates new school building in Tekoa

Yuli Edelstein's ultimatum

After dropping from 1st to 17th place, former Knesset Speaker says his future in the Likud depends on being made a minister.

Yuli Edelstein's ultimatum

Likud MK: 'No one is trying to kill me politically'

MK Yuli Edelstein calls to focus energy on increasing the power of the Right, avoids questions on cooperation with new Zionist Spirit party.

Likud MK: 'No one is trying to kill me politically'

Likud MK: 'We can govern without demeaning'

'Think twice before you vote - during the Disengagement people didn't want to make waves with Ariel Sharon,' Likud MK Yuli Edelstein says.

Likud MK: 'We can govern without demeaning'

Netanyahu rival drops out of Likud leadership race

Former Health Minister Yuli Edelstein quits Likud leadership challenge against Netanyahu, vows to back Netanyahu.

Netanyahu rival drops out of Likud leadership race

'Govt in current Knesset'

Likud MK to challenge Netanyahu?

MK Yuli Edelstein, former Knesset Speaker, says it's 'possible to form a good and stable government, even in the current Knesset.'

Likud MK to challenge Netanyahu?

Yuli Edelstein: Naftali, this is too big on you

Likud MK blasts PM who referred to the territories of Judea and Samaria as “the West Bank”.

Yuli Edelstein: Naftali, this is too big on you

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus Hosts Launch event in Knesset

MK sYuli Edelstein and Sharren Haskel host celebratory event to strengthen ties with Christian leaders

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus Hosts Launch event in Knesset

Likud MK: 'I will beat Netanyahu'

MK Yuli Edelstein says he hasn't given up on running for head of Likud, could form a government without new elections.

Likud MK: 'I will beat Netanyahu'

Likud MK:

'I don't see us returning to coalition with Netanyahu'

'I'll form a coalition without the United Arab List,' Likud's MK Yuli Edelstein says.

'I don't see us returning to coalition with Netanyahu'

Yuli Edelstein: 'We're going to get Disengagement Law annulled'

New 'Homesh First' lobby has over 1/3 Knesset members including several from the coalition. "We are all committed to the Land of Israel."

Yuli Edelstein: 'We're going to get Disengagement Law annulled'

Likud MK: Personal safety of Israeli citizens is at all-time low

'I don't want to imagine the disasters that FM Lapid's term as prime minister will bring,' Likud's MK Edelstein says.

Likud MK: Personal safety of Israeli citizens is at all-time low

Report: Netanyahu, Edelstein discussed moving up Likud primaries

Netanyahu and Edelstein reportedly met for more than an hour and discussed desire to move up the primaries to the beginning of next year.

Report: Netanyahu, Edelstein discussed moving up Likud primaries

Edelstein: This government must be dismantled right now

MK Yuli Edelstein blasts Netanyahu who said it could take three and a half years until the Likud returns to power.

Edelstein: This government must be dismantled right now

Yuli Edelstein: Netanyahu gets more seats - but I can form gov't

After polls yesterday showing Likud strengthening, former Health Minister Yuli Edelstein believes he could form a government as Likud chief.

Yuli Edelstein: Netanyahu gets more seats - but I can form gov't

Poll: 34 seats for Likud, 7 for Bennet

Poll finds Likud strengthening, Likud voters overwhelmingly prefer Netanyahu to Edelstein.

Poll: 34 seats for Likud, 7 for Bennet

'He was subversive and will remain subversive'

MK Shlomo Karhi attacks MK Yuli Edelstein, who announced he would run against Netanyahu for the Likud leadership.

'He was subversive and will remain subversive'

Edelstein challenges Netanyahu: We failed 4 times with him

Former Health Minister announces candidacy for Likud chairmanship, says party cannot form government under Netanyahu's leadership.

Edelstein challenges Netanyahu: We failed 4 times with him

'I'm worried about the future of the settlement enterprise'

Likud MK finds it difficult to understand the government's conduct toward the PA, is troubled by Gantz-Abbas meeting.

'I'm worried about the future of the settlement enterprise'

Former Health Min.: We're on the verge of catastrophe

'We gave them a country with zero morbidity, and we're on the verge of catastrophe,' former Health Min. Edelstein says.

Former Health Min.: We're on the verge of catastrophe

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus launches in the 24th Knesset

MK Yuli Edelstein joins MK Sharren Haskel as new co-chair of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus.

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus launches in the 24th Knesset

Ex-Health Minister blasts Netanyahu, vows takeover of the Likud

'Netanyahu made every mistake possible,' says Yuli Edelstein, once a key Netanyahu ally. 'I won't be second in the Likud, I'm in it to win.'

Ex-Health Minister blasts Netanyahu, vows takeover of the Likud

Edelstein: Netanyahu needs to be replaced, I'll run against him

Health Minister has reportedly informed senior Likud members that he intends to run for the party leadership.

Edelstein: Netanyahu needs to be replaced, I'll run against him

After COVID:

Health Minister announces end to indoor mask mandate

Israel to end requirement to wear masks indoors next week, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announces.

Health Minister announces end to indoor mask mandate

Health Ministry: Green Pass, Purple Badge to be removed June 1

Edelstein says restrictions will be lifted on June 1, as Health Ministry seeks to extend validity of "Coronavirus Law" to March 31, 2022.

Health Ministry: Green Pass, Purple Badge to be removed June 1

Israel, UAE sign MOU on health cooperation

Under agreement, the countries will cooperate on global pandemics, cyber security, medical training, and many other aspects of public health

Israel, UAE sign MOU on health cooperation

Yuli Edelstein:

'Gantz is committing a crime against Israelis' health'

Health Minister accuses Defense Minister of 'crime' against public's health, as government deadlock leaves vaccine payments frozen.

'Gantz is committing a crime against Israelis' health'

'Totally Irresponsible'

Health Minister rips Supreme Court ruling removing travel limits

Israel isn't finished with the coronavirus yet, warns Yuli Edelstein, excoriating Supreme Court for striking down limits on air travel.

Health Minister rips Supreme Court ruling removing travel limits

Health Minister:

'If we had opened the skies there would be 16,000 dead'

Health Minister rejects calls to allow 4,000 Israelis to return daily to vote in the elections.

'If we had opened the skies there would be 16,000 dead'

Edelstein: Those uneasy with Pfizer deal 'need a chill pill'

Minister says he won't recommend removal of the mask ordinance outdoors, blaming those who 'didn't get vaccinated and flout instructions.'

Edelstein: Those uneasy with Pfizer deal 'need a chill pill'

R. Edelstein attacked at Ponovitch Yeshiva

The attacker opposed COVID-19 vaccines and was motivated by R. Edelstein's endorsement of vaccination.

R. Edelstein attacked at Ponovitch Yeshiva

'All adults can be vaccinated by end of April'

At event marking five million people vaccinated, PM Netanyahu says Israel will lead exit from coronavirus pandemic.

'All adults can be vaccinated by end of April'

Edelstein: Coronavirus will stay with us for many years to come

Health Minister optimistic that Israelis will be able to celebrate Passover with their extended families.

Edelstein: Coronavirus will stay with us for many years to come

Edelstein: COVID guidelines can't succeed without public's help

Health Minister said authorities were doing all they could to enforce COVID-19 guidelines but public needed to do their share.

Edelstein: COVID guidelines can't succeed without public's help

70% of adult Israelis have been vaccinated

Health Min. Edelstein warns of 'mass infection parties' on Purim, urges, 'guidelines were written with blood - keep them!'

70% of adult Israelis have been vaccinated

Edelstein: Saturday Night Live, anti-Semitism is not funny

Health Minister rips popular comedy show after it aired a joke that suggested Israel is vaccinating only its Jewish citizens.

Edelstein: Saturday Night Live, anti-Semitism is not funny

'Celebrate too much on Purim and we'll be locked down on Pesach'

Health Ministry examining possible curfew over Purim, in last-ditch attempt to keep infection rates from skyrocketing after holiday.

'Celebrate too much on Purim and we'll be locked down on Pesach'

Netanyahu: The Green Pass is gradually opening the country

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein visit Petah Tikva gym ahead of the opening of the sector on Sunday.

Netanyahu: The Green Pass is gradually opening the country

Health Minister: All schools will reopen in March

'It's very easy to be a hero and reopen all schools when you don't need to prioritize anything,' Health Min. Edelstein says.

Health Minister: All schools will reopen in March

Health Minister: 'Israel won't have mandatory vaccination'

'Vaccines won't be mandatory, but anyone who forges a vaccine certificate will go to jail,' Health Minister Yuli Edelstein warns.

Health Minister: 'Israel won't have mandatory vaccination'

Health Minister: This is how we fight fake news

Minister Edelstein visits Sodastream plant where workers are receiving the coronavirus vaccine.

Health Minister: This is how we fight fake news