Eitan Cabel

Former MK Eitan Cabel leaving the Labor Party

Former Labor MK says he decided to cancel his membership in the Labor Party after it refused to sign a letter condemning the ICC for equating Netanyahu and Hamas leadership.

Former Labor MK to INN:

'I have high regard for Smotrich, but I despise his positions'

Eitan Cabel says today's Labor Party no longer has a connection with the party that founded the State of Israel.

'The next three months will be worse than the previous ones'

Former MK Eitan Cabel says Israel received 'a different Benny Gantz,' warns delaying elections won't solve problems.

'Gabbay buried the Labor party'

Former Labor MK Eitan Cabel blasts Labor chairman.

Eitan Cabel not ruling out forming new party

Outgoing Labor MK considering running Labor primaries as well as forming new party.

Labor MK: Gabbay needs to throw in the towel

MK Cabel: 'In the business world, he would have been sent packing if he had brought a company to a situation like this.'

Labor MK: My polygraph proves Gabbay lied

Labor MK Eitan Cabel accuses party leader Avi Gabbay of threatening to destroy party, failure of leadership.

Labor MK: Gabbay needs to consider giving up his place

MK Cabel attacks leadership of Labor party head. 'In the business world, he would have handed over the reins long ago.'

Cabel on Barak:

'I won't go to a doctor who almost killed me twice'

Deputy Minister Tzipi Hotovely responds to Cabel's remarks: 'We don't need a campaign, Labor's already eulogizing itself.'

'What will you do when there are 40 Arab MKs?'

MK Eitan Cabel: Annex settlement blocs and apply Israeli law to them. Everything else should be frozen.

Zionist Union implosion continues

Senior MKs and party leader Avi Gabbay get into shouting match at party event as collapse in the polls continue. 'I'm not leaving my post'.

Interview:

'Stop causing people to hate Shabbat'

MK Eitan Cabel says bridge crisis example of policies causing secular Israelis to dislike Shabbat.

Zionist Union MK: We need to act immediately

MK Eitan Cabel calls for demilitarization of Gaza, says 'endless rounds of shooting' must end.

Knesset committee approves ban on tobacco advertising

Knesset committee approves ban on tobacco advertisements - but excludes advertisements in printed newspapers.

'The government must protect its citizens'

Labor MK chides government for failing to stop Hamas rocket attacks on Israel's citizens in the south. 'They feel their blood is cheap.'

Zionist Union MK: 'Netanyahu has surrendered to Hamas'

MK Eitan Cabel visits Gaza region, criticizing conduct of PM, DM. 'Hamas must not be given the keys to the bomb shelters.'

Gabbay: Annexation is not our way

Zionist Union chairman speaks out against initiative published by MK Eitan Cabel which calls for annexation of "settlement blocs".

'There's a red line that mustn't be crossed'

MK Eitan Cabel angry at those attacking IDF soldiers for defending Gaza area residents from Hamas marches. 'Who are you blaming?'

Decrease in road fatalities, but one is too many

Police: 'If a driver didn't see us, it doesn't mean we didn't see him'; 42% increase in enforcement on national level.

Will Israel ban tobacco advertisements?

In preliminary reading, Knesset approves bill to ban tobacco and cigarette advertisements.

Leftist MK: We need to bring back the centrist voters

MK Eitan Cabel slams colleagues for demanding PM Netnayahu resign, says they're causing people to huddle around Netanyahu.

Opposition MK: Ashamed of what I said

MK Eitan Cabel says he 'never lied, the self-righteousness makes him angry,' then says he lied to protect party.

Was a deal made between Yechimovich and Cabel?

Knesset members deny reports and recordings of agreement that she run for Histadrut in exchange for supporting his Labor Party leadership.

Zionist Union MK dismisses possibility of joining the coalition

MK Eitan Cabel believes the chances of his party entering the coalition have diminished despite Herzog's indications he may reconsider.

Road accident rate rises for third year

126 Israelis killed so far in 2016; 1,200 injured on electric bikes.

No harm done: Zionist Union relieved case dropped against Herzog

MK Arel Margalit denies holding grudge against Herzog for accusing him of sparking the investigation; MK Cabel: 'Herzog is the leader.'

Who would take over from Herzog?

Party polls show Yechimovich leads support, but if Herzog is forced to step down due to corruption investigation, Cabel is to get the nod.

Zionist Camp rounds on Arab MK for justifying terrorism

Infighting within Labor faction continues as Arab MK refuses to back down on controversial statements justifying terrorism.

MKs left and right furious over 'Breaking the Silence' report

MKs demand investigation after TV report says leftist group may have gathered sensitive information.

'Who is Gabi Ashkenazi, what are his politics?'

After poll indicating ex-IDF head could cause major shift in Israeli politics, Zionist Union MK slams the 'where will Gabi be festival.'

Cabel Beats Yechimovich to Become Chair of Economic Committee

Could the victory of MK Cabel over MK Yechimovich to become chair of Economic Affairs Committee spell internal trouble for Zionist Union?

Cabel Joins Likud MKs in Condemning 'Insulting' Actress

Calling for a 'housecleaning' on the Left, Labor MK distances himself from 'problematic' actress who said Likud voters 'came out of holes.'

'Unity Government? The Matzah Must be Getting to Your Head!'

Despite media speculation, Labor MK Eitan Cabel vehemently denies any contact between Likud and Labor during coalition negotiations.

Bibi Critic in Surprise Backing over Iran: We Are All Israelis

MK Eitan Cabel stands behind Netanyahu against Iran deal, accuses West of bringing 'religious maniacs' closer to a nuclear bomb.

Source: PM Could Seek Unity Government

A source in the Likud said that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was strongly considering asking Yitzchak Herzog to join his coalition.

Labor MK Blames 'Hysterical' Netanyahu for US Snub

MK Eitan Cabel accuses Netanyahu of orchestrating his own invitation to Congress after White House gives him an icy response.

Labor, Yesh Atid Agree to 'Play Nice' This Election

Pact not to mudsling each other leaked on Tel Aviv radio program, after Labor MK takes back remark over Yair Lapid.

Labor MK Evades Phone-In Campaign, Forwards Calls to Netanyahu

MK Eitan Cabel gets back at Israel Hayom for launching phone-in campaign against him, has the calls forwarded to Prime Minister's Office.

Leftist MKs Claim PM Speech at UN Missed the Mark

Not just your usual ire: slew of comments from leftist MKs bash Netanyahu for 'being smart' - or for not saying remarks he, in fact, said.

MKs Unite to Condemn Abbas's 'False and Outrageous' UN Tirade

Politicians fume at PA's 'war crimes' accusations; even leftist MKs say 'true peace lovers' should reject Abbas mudslinging.

Opposition MKs Slam Coalition as One Big 'Mafia'

Opposition MKs said they may boycott Knesset discussions on major laws this week, because of Coalition's 'mafia tactics.'

MKs Tell Dan Shapiro They're Behind Kerry Plan

Group of MKs send a letter of support to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro, after a tough grilling session he faced from rightwing MKs

Why did Labor Oppose Bill against Benefits for Terrorists?

Labor party MKs explain why they voted to continue state benefits to terrorists freed early from prison.

Labor MK to Lapid: Don't Play Games on Our Back

MK Eitan Cabel tells Finance Minister that the Labor party has no business in the coalition at the present time.

MKs: We'll Force Officials to Provide 'Full Disclosure'

New law would force officials to testify before Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee when required - or face the consequences.

Labor MK: Ban ‘Racist’ Rabbi from Rabbinate Race

MK Eitan Cabel accuses Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu of racism, seeks to bar him from the race for Chief Rabbi.

MK Cabel: Investigate PM Residence's Spending Budget

MK Eitan Cabel asks State Comptroller to investigate the increase in the spending budget of the Prime Minister’s official residence.

Yechimovich Slammed by Opponents for Election Failure

Labor chairwoman passes a series of proposed changes to the party’s constitution, as her opponents attack her over failure in the elections.

Labor: Cabel Offers to Replace Yachimovich

Leadership fight brewing as Labor MKs realize Yachimovich will not lead them into coalition.

Left Outraged Over Kahlon Appointment

Labor, Yesh Atid and Hatnua slam Netanyahu over appointing outgoing Minister Moshe Kahlon as head of the Israel Lands Administration.

Labor Primaries: Results

Herzog, Peretz and Cabel get top slots, Peace Now head in 28th place.