Litzman

Liberman: Lockdown mustn't be extended by even one minute

Liberman: General lockdown intended solely to please Deri, Litzman and Gafni; in return 'they'll do whatever PM tells them.'

Litzman resigns over holiday closure

Housing minister notifies PM Netanyahu of his resignation. "Closure was planned in advance out of lack of appreciation for Jewish holidays."

Litzman: Daylight saving time may be postponed to May

Health Minister says daylight saving time may be postponed so Israelis remain at home more, attacks Liberman for 'circulating blood libel.'

UTJ chairman: Vote against anti-haredi incitement

UTJ's MK Litzman: A strong showing by haredi parties is haredi community's response to incitement against it by MKs Lapid and Liberman

'We'll ensure Israelis with coronavirus get best possible care'

Israeli doctor with expertise in infectious diseases is travelling to Japan to assist in treatment of Israelis diagnosed with coronavirus.

‘Gantz has been dragged into promoting anti-haredi propaganda’

Haredi MKs slam Blue & White chief over recent interviews, say Gantz's positions prove haredi lawmakers must stick with the right-wing bloc.

'With no choice I'll sit with Liberman but I'll mistrust him'

'I can tell you who won't break - us. Every week we sit, look in each other's eyes, and declare the bloc is alive and well.'

Litzman: We won't go with Gantz, only Netanyahu

"Lapid proved for two years as finance minister that the ‘money’ video isn’t a joke," haredi deputy minister says. Lapid: Video is humorous.

Beaten at his own game? 'Liberman against the haredim'

Liberman posts a photo of Netanyahu with Litzman as proof of a 'state run by Jewish law,' but then a reporter beats him at his own game.

Litzman: Not afraid of going back to elections

Deputy health minister emphasizes his UTJ party not afraid of elections, reminding Liberman of his relatively small number of seats.

Litzman: 'The haredi public will return us the favor'

After survey shows more than 20% of haredim won't vote haredi parties, deputy health minister claims election results will be different.

Litzman on Lapid: 'There's no demagogue greater than him'

Deputy Health Minister accuses Yair Lapid of fomenting hatred against haredim.

Bennett: No political alliance with Litzman

Bennett says he has great respect for Deputy Minister Litzman, but they have no political alliance regarding future coalition conditions.

Israel cancels Shabbat work on Ayalon Highway

Transportation Minister orders construction halt for Yehudit Bridge as work expected to take place on Saturdays.

Agudat Yisrael will run in one list; Degel threatening

Agudat Yisrael convenes, decides all factions will run one list to councils throughout country. Degel still threatens separate run.

Gafni rips Agudath Yisrael faction, hints of split

Degel Hatorah head Moshe Gafni slams UTJ counterparts from Agudath Yisrael, hints shaky union may collapse over Draft Law.

LGBT activists declare war on Deputy Health Minister Litzman

'If you continue to oppress us, we will come at you in Bnei Brak. We're sick of being quiet and humiliated.'

Gabbay hails public Sabbath desecration, haredim outraged

Zionist Union Chairman tweets during Sabbath about traveling by public transportation to beach; angry responses from some haredi MKs.

Elkin refuses haredi demand to shutter popular night-life site

Jerusalem mayoral candidate Zeev Elkin rebuffs Listman's demand that he shutter popular Mahane Yehuda night life scene.

Coalition crisis: Haredi party blasts outline

Leaders of Agudat Yisrael faction of UTJ say outline being formulated to solve crisis inconsistent with position of Council of Torah Sages.

Litzman: 'Without the Draft Law, there'll be no budget'

Deputy Health Minister reiterates this morning: If Draft Law doesn't pass, he won't support budget.

Deputy Health Minister fumes at leftist organization

Litzman slams the left wing 'Physicians for Human Rights' for opposing transfer of infiltrators. 'Lowly and dishonest.'

Haredi minister, MK praise Supreme Court Shabbat decision

Health Minister Litzman welcomes Supreme Court decision to reject petition demanding Shabbat public transportation.

Majority of Israelis want Shabbat soccer games moved to weekdays

63% of Israelis want soccer games to be held during the week, and not desecrate Shabbat, as government moves to rule on the issue.

Haredi and secular Jews clash violently in Arad

Gur hasidim and secular Jews clash violently in the southern city of Arad Saturday night.

Prescription drugs at reduced prices starting today

Among other things, changes in exchange rates coupled with slight dip in drug costs contributed to the price decline

Arad rabbis stand behind mayor

Arab rabbis stand behind mayor after Litzman declares war on city claiming it embitters haredi population's lives.

Litzman invites Shaked to Hassidic wedding

Justice Minister participates in Gerrer hassidic wedding, in a display of closeness between Shaked and Gerrer MK Yaakov Litzman.

Knesset Knocks Down Law On Hareidi Discrimination

Law that would have made discrimination against hareidi religious Jews illegal rejected by the Knesset on its first reading.

Litzman: Law Needed to Prevent 'Ostracizing' Hareidim

The current government intentionally kept hareidim out just because of their 'beards and sidelocks,' said MK Ya'akov Litzman.

UTJ Finalizes Knesset List

On the eve of the deadline for political parties to present their lists to the Knesset, United Torah Jewry finalized its list of candidates

Litzman in Hot Water For Refusing Female Minister's Hand

Deputy Health Minister Ya'akov Litzman is in hot water for refusing to shake the hand of his female counterpart from Belgium.

77 Advanced New Drugs in 2012 'Health Basket'

Israelis will have free or very cheap access to dozens of new drugs and treatments during the coming year, including for cancer treatment.

New MRI System May mean the End of Autopsies in Israel

A new MRI system could bring an end to autopsies in Israel, resolving a divisive rift between religious Jews and the secular state.

MK Litzman: 'Celebs Zehavi and Kaniuk are Certifiable'

Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman responds in kind to self-styled celebs who cursed him and the government.