Gideon Sa'ar

Netanyahu: Sa'ar promoting anti-democratic legislation

Opposition chairman blasts Justice Minister over law prohibiting incitement on social media.

Knesset legislates minimum sentence for illegal weapons

Minimum sentence of 12 months for possession of, trading in illegal weapons. "Another promise we fulfilled," says Justice Minister Sa'ar.

Gideon Sa'ar: We saved the State, the honor of the national camp

"I was promised to go first in a rotation agreement; I refused," said New Hope leader. Meanwhile, poll shows party fails to cross threshold.

Sa'ar: I would not rush to impose new restrictions

Justice Minister opposes restrictions on Israelis following new COVID-19 strain, but Coronavirus Cabinet approves them nonetheless.

Committee members fail to agree on Supreme Court appointments

Committee was supposed to convene on Monday; instead it was postponed due to disagreements. Ayelet Shaked: There won't be a bad deal.

Knesset passes PM term limits in first reading

2 more readings necessary to pass bill to limit PM to 8 years in office.

Knesset begins debate on PM term limits

Bill would limit prime minister to 8 consecutive years in office.

Government approves law restricting PM's term

Law limiting a PM's term to 8 years approved in telephone vote. Likud denounces: An Iranian-type law.

On Sa'ar's proposed new law: Term limits won’t add to stability

Israelis know that mayors who spend 20 years in office can do much good. So at the national level, why fix what isn’t broken? Op-ed.

Government to discuss bill to limit PM's term

Ministerial Committee for Legislation to begin discussing bill to set term limit of 8 years on position of prime minister today,

Sa'ar explains why he seeks to limit PM to two terms in office

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar on controversial legislation: When a term is not restricted, the PM is preoccupied with his survival.

Bennett and Sa'ar to advance law limiting PM to two terms

The Minister of Justice and the Prime Minister have decided to promote the law, but it will not apply retroactively.

Government refuses to define anti-haredi incitement as racist

Justice Minister Sa'ar promised UTJ MK to address issue at opening of Knesset's winter session - and failed to deliver.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu destroyed the right-wing bloc

New Hope leader reiterates opposition to Netanyahu, says opposition leader made Ra'am kosher, instilled culture of incitement and slander.

Gideon Sa'ar tries to inspire party activists

New Hope Party to hold a conference of activists next month as it fails to gain strength in polls.

AG Mandelblit defends Sa'ar's anti-Netanyahu bill

Attorney General says bill to bar MKs under indictment from becoming prime minister is nothing out of the ordinary,

Sa'ar: Release of anti-Netanyahu bill coordinated with Bennett

Justice Minister says PM was aware of publication of anti-Netanyahu law, but won't say whether Bennett supports the bill.

Yamina MKs told not to comment on Sa'ar's anti-Netanyahu bill

Party chair tells MKs not to comment or be interviewed on bill which would bar Netanyahu from becoming PM while under indictment.

Anti-Netanyahu Law: Bennett about to break another promise?

Right-wing representatives oppose the law, but the coalition may get the majority approval, preventing Netanyahu from running again for PM

Sa'ar submits anti-Netanyahu bill

Likud slams 'Iranian-style law' which would bar MKs under indictment for crimes with 3-year sentences from forming a government.

Will Sa'ar & Shaked approve Arab appointment to Supreme Court?

Khaled Kabub has been investigated for dubious family ties; his appointment to Supreme Court could erase right-wing influence there.

Shaked and Rothman agree on Supreme Court Candidates

Shaked and Rothman agree on Supreme Court Candidates, but clash over new Citizenship Laws.

Sa'ar, Bennett oppose US consulate in Jerusalem for PA

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar is willing to cooperate with the Likud if not lead by Benjamin Netanyahu

Sa'ar: The fighting within the government is unnecessary

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar calls for calm in the Bennett-Lapid government.

Israeli Justice Min. thanks 'bold & genuine' NJ Gov. for support

State of Israel, Orthodox Jewish Chamber, thank NJ Governor Phil Murphy for his stance on anti-Semitism.

Sa'ar to bring anti-Netanyahu bill to a vote

Law banning a person who has been indicted from forming a government is expected to be voted on next week. Likud: Dictatorship at its best.

Sa'ar promoting limitation of PM's tenure

Minister of Justice publishes memorandum of law stipulating the limitation of the term of office of a Prime Minister to eight years.

Justice Minister to publish list of candidates for Supreme Court

Justice Min. Sa'ar expected to publish list of 20 candidates to fill four Supreme Court positions.

Gideon Sa'ar fast-tracking legislation for warrant-less searches

Legislation designed primarily to address crime in Arab sector.

Gideon Sa'ar postponing split of Attorney General's role

Justice Minister's plan to split the role of the Attorney General will be delayed at least until early 2022.

Sa'ar rejects Lapid's 'economic benefits' plan for Gaza

Ministers at different ends of political sphere presenting conflicting messages may be allowing coalition to remain ambiguous.

Sa'ar: Ground operation in Gaza a possibility

Justice Minister says no solution to Gaza problem in foreseeable future. government may have to rethink paradigm with Hamas-run territory.

Justice Minister: Lockdown should be a last resort

Justice Min. Gideon Sa'ar urges adolescents to get vaccinated before start of school year, says lockdown should be 'a last resort.'

Netanyahu's war on Elkin and Sa'ar

Likud secretariat to approve decision preventing people who left the party from returning to its ranks for the next eight years.

Sa'ar commits to passing anti-Netanyahu legislation

Barring someone under indictment from PM is only logical, says Sa'ar. It's opposing such a law that is personal.

Shaked, Bennett, in disagreement over anti-Netanyahu bill

Interior Min. Shaked opposes anti-Netanyahu bill, after PM Bennett has allowed it to move foward.

Gideon Sa'ar planning the 'Netanyahu Law'

Justice Minister to submit bill preventing a criminal defendant from serving as Prime Minister.

Sa'ar attacks Likud: Incitement and poison 24 hours a day

Justice Minister blasts Netanyahu: The group he leads should be kept out of power for a long time.

Sa'ar to split A-G's duties before end of Mandelblit's term

Incoming Minister of Justice will speed up the move along with legislation that will regulate the status of the Attorney General.

Gideon Sa'ar to also receive increased security

New Hope chairman joins Yamina MKs in receiving extra security from the Knesset sergeant-at-arms.

Last-ditch effort: Netanyahu called Gideon Sa'ar

Report: PM suggested that Gideon Sa'ar meet and reconsider his proposal for rotation. Sa'ar refused.

Sa'ar demands authority over Judea and Samaria petitions

New Hope chairman demands old arrangement by which Justice Minister responds to Supreme Court petitions on settlements be reinstated.

Change Government:

Lapid holds joint meeting with Bennett, Shaked, Sa'ar, Liberman

Leaders of four opposition parties meet ahead of establishment of unity government led by Bennett and Lapid.

Former Netanyahu aide: 'Bibi despises his rivals'

Netanyahu's former media advisor voices optimism about a new, trustworthy coalition, says her one-time boss not to be trusted.

Sa'ar: We won't allow any harm to Israel's democracy

New Hope leader explains why he rejected rotation offer in which he would be PM first.

Rabbi Druckman: How can you pervert the will of the electorate?

Leading national-religious rabbi still hopeful Bennett, Sa'ar won't join unity government with the Left.

Yamina MK to Sa'ar: 'How sad that your ego trumps your ideology'

Yamina MK blasts New Hope head for refusal to join right-wing government.

Right-wing MKs vow to guarantee rotation deal

Leaders of right-wing parties say they will ensure fulfilment of 3-way rotation deal between Netanyahu, Bennett, and Sa'ar.

Sa'ar rejects Netanyahu's 'triple rotation' offer

Likud proposes Sa'ar would serve as PM for a year and a quarter, then Netanyahu for 2 years, then Bennett for a year and a quarter.

'Bloc of change': We're waiting for Bennett

Lapid has reached understandings with all the leaders of the bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu with the exception of the chairman of Yamina.

Government without Netanyahu not off the table

Sources say that the proposal that Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett will be the first in the rotation is still valid.

Sa'ar rejects offer of presidency

New Hope chairman refuses offer to become President of Israel in return for his party members returning to right-wing bloc.

Sa'ar in talks to form rotation government with Netanyahu

New Hope chairman walks back pledge to never sit in a Netanyahu-led government following Hamas rocket barrages.

New Hope chief meets Israel's President

MK Sa'ar, New Hope chief, requests meeting with Pres. Rivlin to discuss recent developments.

As Arabs attack and run amok, keep these five things in mind

When the Arabs run wild, the only proper Israeli response is to make it clear that the pogrom days are over. Op-ed.

New Hope to Rivlin: Lapid should form next government

In a letter to Pres. Rivlin, New Hope party recommends Yesh Atid chief be tapped to form next government.

Sa'ar rules out sitting on Netanyahu-led government

New Hope chairman chastized the government's handling of Meron disaster, calling for indepenent investigation into tragedy.

Lapid agrees to Bennett's, Sa'ar's demands

Yesh Atid leader agrees to have 24 ministers in 'change' government, giving Yamina and New Hope more ministries.

Bennett and Sa'ar set terms for unity government with Lapid

Yamina and New Hope negotiating teams lay down their demands during talks with Yesh Atid as plans drawn up for alternative government.

Mike Huckabee: Praying Bennett and Sa'ar join Netanyahu

Former Gov. of Arkansas tweets support for right-wing government, urges Yamina, New Hope, to join Likud-led coalition.