News for Government Netanyahu: The school year will extend into July, at my expense"The Prime Minister says that the government will take steps to fill in what students may have missed during the lockdowns. Blue and White challenges Regev over flight exceptions committeeBlue and White wants the government to examine anew the powers granted to the committee amid accusations of political favors to travelers. Government approves Purim night curfewCurfew to begin at 8:30 p.m. and end at 5:00 a.m. this Thursday, Friday, Shabbat. Defense Minister and Blue and White ministers support Dani Dayan wants 'a healing government in the spirit of Yitzchak Shamir'Former Consul to New York Dani Dayan: 'We are definitely a center-Right party, loyal to Eretz Yisrael, loyal to Jewish values.' Yaron Zelicha protests against government: 'Group of criminals led by Netanyahu'Prof. Zelicha and Prof. Yoram Yuval call to prosecute PM and leaders of the haredi parties. 'They're responsible for the coronavirus crimes' 'The government is a mess'Health Minister Edelstein has lost patience with the government's behavior in cabinet meetings. Malls and hotels to open in defiance of COVID rulesA growing percentage of Israel's businesses are declaring their intention to reopen in defiance of government guidelines. Efrat council chairman laments declining Jewish construction across the Green LineHead of Efrat Council says that waiting until a government change in both the USA and Israel was a mistake. Ahead of lockdown: 8,164 new infections in one dayCOVID death toll nears 3,500 after 52 deaths reported in last two days. Infection rate dips to 6.8%. Government approves budget increaseThe funds will be allocated to special grants for the disabled population, educational programs and more. Democracy or divine aristocracy for the People of Israel?Plato's list of types of regimes can be matched uncannily with what we are seeing today, with only the highest similar to a Torah regime. Examining Israel's 35th governmentIsrael has a government after three elections and more than a year, but it is cumbersome and far from unified. Nor is the Opposition. Op-ed. Live: Inauguration of the 35th governmentNew government to finally take effect after 500 days of campaigning, 3 elections. Nir Barkat won't be appointed minister in next governmentFormer J'lem mayor second, after Sa'ar, of top ten on Likud list who won't be minister. Dichter, Hanegbi apparently also left out of gov't. Preview: The biggest government in Israel's historyLikud and Blue and White power-sharing yet incomplete, but preliminary picture of Netanyahu-Gantz government to be sworn in tonight emerges. Government formation bill passed into lawLater today, signatures of more than 61 Knesset members will be submitted to President, who will ask Netanyahu to form government. Rivlin: The mandate will return to the Knesset tomorrowPresident rejects Gantz's request to extend mandate, but neither will mandate be passed to Netanyahu. Rivlin must decide on next stage by tomorrowAs Gantz's mandate expires, president has several options for the next stage in efforts to form a government. Chaos on the political frontThe chaos we are witnessing in the Israeli government may be the price of democracy, but that, too, must have its limits. People are furiious. Watch: Consultations with the president ahead of gov't formationPresident Rivlin meets with Knesset faction reps to receive their recommendations before announcing who will be tasked to form government. INTO THE FRAY: No! Not all votes are equal!There is—and should be--a qualitative difference (i.e. a structural inequality) between votes cast for parties that wish to undermine the Jewish nation-state and those who wish to protect and preserve it President to invite parties on SundayVarious factions invited to recommend candidate to would form next government. Round of consultations shortened and will only last one day. Shaked attempts to create basis for Right-leaning governmentFormer Justice Minister claims Liberman-haredi agreements can be reached to prevent election; 'No need to drag State into further elections' Poll: Eastern Europeans fear for democracy's futureLarge survey shows most Eastern Europeans fear the fall of democracy, distrust the media. Knesset Guard to secure GantzOnce mandate passes to Benny Gantz, security will be placed around him. Netanyahu summons representatives of Rightist bloc. Gantz rules out joining gov't led by Netanyahu"Blue and White led by me will not agree to sit in a government with a leader against whom stands a severe indictment," Gantz says. Liberman: 'We won't recommend Gantz in any case'Yisrael Beyteinu Chairman in closed meeting: Even if PM fails to form coalition, party will not recommend Gantz in his place. Israel allegedly ordered IDF: End operations before EurovisionGovernment orders army to 'achieve necessary operational goals' in weekend fighting with Hamas before Independence Day and Eurovision. Netanyahu tasked with forming governmentPresident Rivlin chooses Netanyahu to establish next coalition. 'For the fifth time, you have secured the support of this dear people.' Shaked: The government is no longer right-wingJustice Minister explains why there is no reason for the continued existence of the government without Bennett as defense minister. PM: '61' is not an optionNetanyahu tells Likud ministers his goal is to stabilize government, but he won't agree to a coalition without Liberman. Who broke into government spokesperson's home?Police investigate break-in at home of Public Security Minister's spokesperson. Cabinet to give green light for new Binyamin region communityNetanyahu to submit proposal allowing the continuation of construction of community for Amona expellees. Arab MK resigns from KnessetM Basel Ghattas submits resignation letter as part of plea bargain, will be replaced as MK within 48 hours. The law which will limit left's access to informationNew law cuts provision of free government information to leftist organizations since 'taxpayers shouldn't have to provide free info to EU.' Amir Peretz: I'm going to be Prime MinisterFormer Defense Minister vows to retake Labor leadership, then triumph in elections. Only half of Israelis are satisfied with the gov'tTel Aviv University and Israel Democracy Institute publish Peace Index revealing public perception on Netanyahu’s government. Israel’s “right-wing” governmentIs Israel's government right-wing or is it not? A look at facts on the ground. Lapid predicts gov't will fall by end of the yearYesh Atid Chairman criticizes government for 'abandoning the political arena,' especially in regards to French ultimatum. 71% of Israelis: Government failing in terror waveSurvey finds 61% of public feels their personal security has been harmed in Arab terror wave, and govt. isn't handling it properly. CEOs to meet students for a beer in Jerusalem14 of Israel's major CEOs to join aspiring professionals in Jerusalem, for crucial advice, mentoring - and beers. Our Incompetent Prime Minister and GovernmentWhy are we waiting until we are attacked again? Expert: Netanyahu's Narrow Government Will LastDespite 'empty threats' from opposition to topple government, even narrow coalition, with cohesion, could last its full term.Watch Live: Government Being PresentedThe 34th government is being presented at the President's Residence. Knesset Approves Netanyahu's New CoalitionKnesset approves Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's new coalition by a vote of 61 to 59. Will the Government be Sworn In Thursday?After Sunday cabinet meeting canceled, analysts speculate Netanyahu may postpone presentation of his fourth government until Monday. Lapid Files Court Motion to Block Gov't ExpansionPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is planning to increase the number of ministers in his government – if the High Court lets him. Mogherini Congratulates Netanyahu, Urges TalksEU High Representative for Foreign Affairs calls for resumption of peace talks with the end goal of a “two-state” solution. Former Shas MK: Government Will be Short-LivedFormer MK Nissim Ze’ev predicts there will be too much friction in Netanyahu's new government for it to last long. Herzog: No One Offered Me Foreign MinistryMK Yitzhak Herzog angrily denied a report that he had turned down an offer by Binyamin Netanyahu to be Israel's Foreign Minister. Shas MK: Govt Will be Formed, Despite MisgivingsShas MK Yaakov Margi is very optimistic that things will work out with all of the Likud's “natural partners." No Food? Blame the GovernmentLack of stable government, cancelled funds cause charity orgs to struggle to give food before Passover; at least 60,000 families affected. MK Yogev: It's Time Obama Realized Who WonMK Motti Yogev has requested that Ambassador Dan Shapiro tell Obama who won the election. Jewish Home to Get Education, Welfare PortfoliosJewish Home will take over several of the ministerial portfolios left behind by Yesh Atid and Hatnu'a. Watch: Arutz Sheva TV's Daily EditionGovernment will support the south. School year begins. Lapid: demilitarize Gaza next. Licking honey of holy letters. Diskin: What Would We Do With Gaza, Anyway?Former Shin Bet director slams right wing MKs, and accuses them of 'playing to the crowd' with their tough talk. 'Israeli-Arab Terrorists Releases or No Deal'Senior government officials say the controversial releases are key to continuing peace talks, despite 'zero chance' of success. |
