 Haim Katz endorses Netanyahu rival ahead of Likud primary voteBid to unseat Netanyahu as chief of Likud gains momentum, with senior Likud member and former minister Haim Katz endorsing Gideon Sa'ar. Netanyahu, Katz to discuss whether, when to hold primariesPM, Likud Central Committee chairman respond to demand for primaries for Likud leadership. Proposal for Netanyahu: Primaries in a yearChairman of Likud Central Committee suggests that the Central Committee will convene next week to announce primaries in about a year. Government sanctions Sabbath desecration in soccer industryMinister of Labor signs general permit aiming to legalize soccer games on Shabbat. Daycare registration to open in February instead of MayEconomy Ministry aims to make daycare registration more efficient, allow parents to file for subsidies in May instead of September. Bill limiting Shabbat work approvedKnesset passes in second, third readings bill stipulating that Jewish tradition will be considered before granting work permits for Shabbat. 'Shabbat Law' wins coalition backingCoalition approves proposal to limit work by government-owned corporations during the Sabbath. 'Likud ministers are trying to topple the government'Haredi MK Yisrael Eichler claims Shabbat construction work controversy manufactured by Likud ministers trying to topple Netanyahu. Minister Katz: I hope the protest tent will be dismantled soonWelfare and Social Services Minister Haim Katz visited protest tent of bereaved families and local council leaders opposite PM's residence. 'Build bypass roads to prevent future murders'Welfare Minister demands PM explain why the number of houses being built is far lower than the number of houses approved. Netanyahu scrambles as program assisting French Olim set to endPoliticians are scrambling after news that a program assisting new French Olim is set to end. Minister: I was unaware of infrastructure work on Rosh HashanaLabor Minister Katz denies responsibility for permitting construction work in Tel Aviv over Rosh Hashanah. Welfare Ministry capitulates to LGBT pressureFollowing pressure from LGBT groups, Welfare Ministry tells court it waives condition that only 'a man and his wife' may adopt children. 'Netiv Ha'avot does not have to be destroyed'Likud minister says he's sure other solutions are available, promises to recruit Kulanu party. Likud MK demands coalition back adoption by LGBT couplesLikud MK demands state change position on same-sex adoption. Welfare Minister says he intends to reconsider issue. 'New daycare guidelines harm haredi communities'Haredi MK says government needs to put more money into building daycare centers for haredi communities, slams 'contradiction.' Yogev: Add Rabbi Rosen to Shabbat permit committeeMK Motti Yogev has asked minister Haim Katz to appoint Rabbi Yisrael Rosen to the committee for Shabbat work permits. Haim Katz: This Shabbat work on railway continuesHaim Katz has decided that essential work will take place on railways this Shabbat and in the following weeks on Shabbat.Some railway projects to be postponedMinister Haim Katz does not intend to automatically approve all the infrastructure works planned on the Israel Railways this coming Shabbat. Welfare Minister to reexamine Shabbat work permitsWelfare Minister Haim Katz says he will reexamine Shabbat work permits following the coalition crisis over railway work on Shabbat. Likud members urge Netanyahu not to fire KatzMinisters and Knesset Members from the Likud urge Prime Minister not to dismiss Transportation Minister over Shabbat work. Kahlon denies reports of Cabinet reshuffleFinance Minister insists there will be no change of ministries without Yoav Galant's full agreement Cabinet reshuffle to hit KulanuReports indicate Netanyahu intends to give Kulanu Economy Ministry, though its authorities will be reduced. Ministers demand government recognize AmonaSeveral ministers, MKs join Amona residents' protest tent in front of Prime Minister's office, declaring 'Amona won't fall again'. 'We fought Sharon, if need be we can fight Bibi'Likud minister visits Amona protest tent, promises to fight for embattled town. 'We made a mistake in Gush Katif, we cannot repeat it.' Likud Min. demands 'painful' response to TA attackHaim Katz calls for 'extraordinary' Israeli response that will 'go down in history' following murderous terror attack in Sarona Market. Coalition MKs fight for underage rightsJustice and Social Affairs Ministers support bill which would add more parental supervision in juvenile crime cases. Minister Haim Katz questioned for insider tradingWelfare and Social Services Min. suspected of illegally using internal information to make massive profits on shares.Minister: Judea-Samaria aid not enoughComprehensive aid package 'does not provide for the residents' needs,' Haim Katz states, including self-defense and coping skills. 'Expel terrorist families, beat ISIS-like terror'Transportation Minister Haim Katz vows to table bill tomorrow to enable expulsion of terrorists' families as 'deterrent.' Gov, opposition support building in Ma'ale AdumimLand of Israel Lobby holds special Knesset meeting on building freeze in Ma'ale Adumim. All agree that Bibi must allow building. Netanyahu wins bid to move up Likud primariesLikud Central Committee approves PM's proposal to hold leadership vote in February. As well: Haim Katz chosen Central Committee chair. Likud to choose new Central Committee head todayLikud members to choose Central Committee head. Main candidates are Haim Katz, Dudi Amsalem, Tzachi Hanegbi. MKs livid over poverty reportLeft skewers Netanyahu, calls for commission of inquiry over abysmal poverty statistics; solutions focus on incentives for working poor. 'A strong Committee chair can send Netanyahu home'Welfare Min. Haim Katz tells Likud ministers he plans to run for chairman; official postulates he'll gain support as he poses no threat. Shomron Council head: Don't give land to PAShomron Regional Council head Yossi Dagan is joined by Likud ministers in demanding to stop plans to transfer land in Area C to the PA. Report: Deri to become Welfare MinisterChannel 2 News reports that Welfare Minister Haim Katz will give his role to Shas chairman in exchange for Economy Ministry. New Phase in War against Rock-ThrowersNew bill to hit parents of rock-throwers 'where it hurts the most' - in their pockets; Justice Min. to enact tough new minimum sentence. Bill to Fine Parents of Rock-Throwing TeensJustice Minister Shaked, Social Affairs Minister Katz spearhead bill to put responsibility for teen terror on parents. Katz: Govt. Workers Should Fly Israeli AirlinesIsraeli airlines are suffering losses, and it is up to the government to help them out, said Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz. Samaria Officials Present Their Case in FranceMK Haim Katz and Samaria Council official Yossi Dagan are in France, presenting Israel's case as Hamas rains missiles on Israel. |
