 Rabbi Peretz faces heavy pressure to join unified listBennett, Shaked, Smotrich call on Jewish Home to join united Right list as Peretz advisors recommend staying with Otzma Yehudit at any cost. The people come first!Please forgive my directness, but Rabbi Peretz and Nir Orbach, it’s not all about you. It’s about us. Jewish Home woos Eli YishaiParty officials suggest former minister enter negotiations to conduct joint election run. Yahad Party claims 'there was no official appeal.' Jewish Home rejects overture by Har HaMor yeshiva-affiliated partyThose surrounding Rabbi Rafi Peretz refuse to open negotiations with Noam Party of Har haMor Yeshiva. No fear of Religious Zionist primaries: Let the people decideThere is a battle raging in the Religious Zionist movement, which consists of at least three parties, over whether to have primaries. Counter-petition in Jewish Home for primaries and opening ranksJewish Home Party activists sign Central Committee members on counter-resolution to Chairman Peretz position, calls for primaries. Nir Barkat tells Arutz Sheva: 'It's no time for games'Senior Likud official calls for union of Jewish Home with Otzmah, rejects proposal to join smaller parties to Likud: 'Right will lose seats' 'We respect Netanyahu; he doesn't run us'Jewish Home and National Union leaders respond to Likud claims they did not agree to hold meeting with Prime Minister. Otzma: Window of opportunity closing; we'll run on our ownOtzma Yehudit Chair says they have no choice but to contend alone, even if unsure they will pass electoral threshold. Unite the Torah nationalists now!It’s time for egos to get out of the way and let leadership and statesmanship enter. 'There's an outline, sign now'Shomron Council head calls on Rabbi Peretz and Smotrich to unite immediately and join Otzma party. 'Jewish Home will contain all; Ben-Gvir will get hug from me'New party chair convinced of ability to attract voters from all corners of religious Zionism: 'So we'll be divided on few things, so what?' 'Declare joint run ASAP'Religious Zionist rabbis demand that Jewish Home and National Union unite to one list in hopes to add Otzma Yehudit. Netanyahu to Rabbi Peretz: I won't guarantee you a spotSurvey conducted by PM reveals joint Likud-Jewish Home ticket won't bring more seats. Peretz could be forced to run with National Union.'Future of entire right depends on Jewish Home'New Jewish Home Chairman: 'I favor unification, I'll tell Smotrich's friends - let's go together, but there's only one Jewish Home.' Contradictory perceptions: Origins of the split in Religious ZionismThe political explosion of Religious Zionism reveals a deep split of identity. The dividing line is the question of whether or not commitment to the Torah is the guiding principle. The Bennett-Shaked bombshellBennett’s goal is to reach the top. No matter how many secular candidates Bennett packed the Jewish Home with, he was never going to rise above 12 Knesset seats while heading a party associated with Religious Zionism. Netanyahu stays…but hold on to your seatbeltsIn a minute, in fact, for the perplexed, I will explain Israel’s wacky political system entirely, elaborately and exhaustively. Except that just thinking about it exhausts me. National Union backs Bennett's demand for Defense MinistryNational Union faction of Jewish Home vows to vote for dissolution of Knesset if Bennett, Shaked resign from government. Likud continues slide in new pollLatest survey finds ruling Likud party dropping after Liberman's sudden resignation, faction led by Benny Gantz would get 12 seats. Bennett to Liberman: Bring security or move asideLeader of the Jewish Home Party, Minister Naftali Bennett, attacks the Minister of Defense and his policy Opposition Leader: State helm transferred to Jewish Home partyTzipi Livni fiercely attacks Settlement Law by MKs Kish and Smotrich: 'Forcing blood wedding with millions of Palestinians.' Kahalani headed to Jewish Home?Is Brig. Gen. Avigdor Kahalani on way to Jewish Home? According to Israel Hayom, his name is on list of 'secular names' to possibly join. Bennett to advance Overrule ClauseBill will be put to vote in Ministerial Legislation Committee next Sunday after Jewish Home members claim Netanyahu not promoting issue. Rabbi Chaim Amsalem leaves Jewish Home party'We were treated with condescension, disregard, and a cold shoulder; they didn't throw us out but let us understand we're not wanted.' 'The young people are here'Arutz Sheva speaks with Rabbi Dr. Daniel Tropper, first Chair of the Jewish Home Election Committee, at Jewish Home's special conference. 'Constitutional revolution' to be revealed at party conferenceJewish Home director on upcoming conference: 'Meeting touches on ethical issues; plan rollout will spark interesting discussion.' Eminent religious-Zionist Rabbi quits Jewish Home leadershipJewish Home party presidium member Rabbi Yisrael Rosen announces leaving party because Bennett employs SSA spokeswoman. Shaked: No room for two partiesJustice Minister refers to possibility that National Union may split from Jewish Home Party. 'We must remain as one party.' 'The "Pride" parade not to our liking, but there is no choice''This year they agreed to the compromise plan of last year, so we had no choice,' Be'er Sheva Jewish Home Chair explains. 'I haven't noticed that you assassinated Haniyeh today...'Yisrael Beytenu party attacks Jewish Home in Knesset plenum. Bennett: 'Turn your militancy on Hamas in Gaza, not religious Zionism.' Bennett: No personal argument with Prime MinisterJewish Home Chairman responds to attack after calling on Prime Minister to abandon idea of 'two states'. 'Slomiansky innocent until proven otherwise'Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel stands by MK Slominsky: I pray, hope, believe my friend MK Nissan will emerge vindicated and innocent. Otzma Yehudit leaders attack Jewish Home over AmonaOtzma Yehudit party leaders, Dr. Michael Ben-Ari and attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir strongly attack the Jewish Home party over the Amona issue. Smotrich: Radio host's remarks were pointlessDirector of Reshet Bet national radio reprimands host for asking MK Bezalel Smotrich an offensive question. Jewish Home party 'natural place for Sephardim'Former maverick Shas MK Rabbi Haim Amsalem explains to Arutz Sheva his decision to join the Jewish Home party. Bennett: The Right doesn't hate ArabsJewish Home party leader criticizes MK's opposition to treating Jewish and Arab women in the same ward; 'The Right doesn't hate Arabs.' Jewish Home Anglo head runs for senior positionJeremy Saltan hopes to further Anglo-Israeli's interests if elected to Jewish Home party's Presidential Board. 70% of Israelis believe primaries bring corruptionIsraelis show a lack of faith in the honesty of primary elections, say system could work if there were a budget cap and transparency. Jewish Home voters say party is not doing enoughRecent poll shows dissatisfaction with Jewish Home; supporters say more needs to be done for Judea-Samaria. 'Terror is running wild, no solution in sight'Heads of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria meet Jewish Home leaders, express their pain and frustration over ongoing terror. Bennett meets PM, demands tougher policiesJewish Home Chairman will tell Netanyahu not to return terrorist's bodies, resume building in Judea and Samaria. Jewish Home Denies Jobs Have Been DecidedReports that MK Ben Dahan will be Deputy Defense Minister and MK Slomiansky will head Knesset's Law C'tee are premature. Jewish Home Fears 'One Digit' ResultParty HQ is receiving initial reports that indicate the party is dropping beneath the 10-MK mark. Jewish Home Primaries – in a Few WeeksArutz Sheva learned that the religious Zionist party's primaries may be held at the end of December. Jewish Home Launches New English-Speakers' ForumEffort part of party's drive to expand appeal among Israel's sizable - and ideological - Anglo population. Livni: 'Jewish Home Endangers Israel'Livni claims that the Jewish Home party is more dangerous than Peace Now. Jewish Home: She should vent her frustrations on the Palestinians.Jewish Home Passes New Constitution - With a TwistNew constitution to widen party scope, chairman's powers passes - after striking a compromise with the deal's opponents. Victory for Bennett's Opponents: Vote to Be SecretMK Chetboun says he has the required signatures to force a secret ballot in tonight's vote on party constitution. Jewish Home Constitution Still a Source of TensionOngoing dispute over new party constitution reveals split opinions on the future of the religious-Zionist party.Jewish Home Constitution Crisis Has Party SplitMKs Chetboun and Yogev vow opposition to constitution empowering Bennett, say it spells 'end of the religious Zionist party.' Jewish Home Buys Balad MK 'A Ticket to Iran'Young leadership of the Jewish Home suggested the anti-draft MK move to a place where he feels more comfortable. Bennett: Israel Must 'Strike Fast, Strike Hard'Minister urges firm response to rocket fire while visiting families in Sderot, in southern Israel. MK on Enlistment Bill's 'Anti-Hareidi Message'MK Chetboun warns Enlistment Bill will rip Israeli society apart, says he ‘won’t play Yesh Atid’s game.’ Fury in Jewish Home as MK Opposes Enlistment BillJewish Home MKs say Chetboun’s decision to vote against Enlistment Bill will have ‘serious consequences.’ Coalition Head Blasts Call to Oust Jewish HomeMK Levin says Justice Minister's 'irresponsible' proposal to boot Jewish Home from the coalition illustrates ignorance, is bad for Israel. MKs Walk out of EU Head's Anti-Israel SpeechEU Parliament head’s speech sparks walk-out as he repeats PA claims on water discrimination, Gaza ‘blockade.’ |
