Meir Cohen

Poll: This is the step that could increase haredi enlistment

New survey reveals that appropriate frameworks could significantly increase the percentage of haredim enlisting in the IDF.

Father of hostage reveals:

Yesh Atid MK admitted Netanyahu isn't preventing a hostage swap

Zvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, reveals admission by Yesh Atid's MK Meir Cohen that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not preventing a prisoner swap deal from taking place.

Yesh Atid to A-G:

'Remove MK Ofer Cassif from the Knesset'

MKs Ron Katz, Meir Cohen and Mickey Levy urge Attorney General to speed up the legal proceedings against MK Ofer Cassif on charges of assaulting police officer.

'You abandoned them'

Yesh Atid MK blames Smotrich for October 7th massacre

MK Meir Cohen claimed the government was responsible for the massacre. Smotrich: 'I wasn't the one who applauded Gaza disengagement.'

Welfare Minister hopes to build government with haredim

'The day has come for us as well as the haredi parties to live under one roof, in the same government,' Welfare Min. Meir Cohen says.

Yesh Atid MK: 'We won't sit with the Joint Arab List'

'Joint Arab List doesn't want to sit with anyone, we have nothing to do with them,' Welfare Min. Meir Cohen says.

Government to cancel Social Security to terrorists' families

Special taskforce to make recommendations within 60 days, barring state funds from reaching families of Israel-Arab terrorists.

From taxpayer shekels:

Israel to provide free couples counseling - but only for LGBTs

Welfare Ministry working with LGBT association to provide free legal counseling, couples counseling, parenting classes, and more - to LGBTs.

In win for Arab party, gov't suspends Negev forestation project

Forestation project in southern Israel is suspended as Israeli government promises negotiations with Bedouin on whether it can continue.

'Shortage of social workers in weak cities burdens populace'

Welfare Min. Cohen says shortage of social workers is being negotiated with Finance Ministry.

Shaked: Window of opportunity to regulate Bedouin settlement

Interior, Welfare Ministers visit Rahat to promote government plan to regulate Bedouin settlement in the Negev.

Minister uses immunity to bring non-kosher wine into Knesset

Yesh Atid faction bids farewell to Minister Meir Cohen's assistant. Non-kosher wine brought in contravention of Knesset rules.

Yesh Atid MK: We don't work for Netanyahu

MK Meir Cohen blasts Netanyahu: He will not dictate to us what we say and what we do not say.

'Gantz, Netanyahu succeeded in tearing apart Blue and White'

MK Meir Cohen, Blue and White's first choice to be Knesset Speaker, criticizes Benny Gantz for seeking the position himself.

'No one is leaving the right-wing bloc'

Deputy Education Minister Meir Porush rejects Blue and White's claims that the right-wing bloc will dismantle after the election.

The battle for Speaker of the Knesset

Yuli Edelstein and Meir Cohen both have their eye on the prestigious role. Liberman may support Edelstein.

MKs clash with canteen workers over food portions

The Knesset cafeteria is undergoing renovations, which have led to different food arrangements and smaller portions. MKs are fuming.

One MK yells at another: 'Racist, get out of here.'

MK Meir Cohen(Yesh Atid) called MK Moshe Gafni(UTJ) a racist during a discussion on anti-racist law for educational institutions.

Ballot boxes in yeshivas?

Unlikely allies team up as Yesh Atid and UTJ MKs join together to push voting in universities, yeshivas.

Bill: Subsidize services for Israel's autistic population

MKs and parents urge the Knesset to put petty politics aside Wednesday, as bill cementing rights for the autistic is due for a vote.

Left Outraged Over Motion Favoring Judea and Samaria Products

Leftist MKs react with anger over proposed motion that companies from Judea and Samaria will be prioritized in Knesset tenders.

Yesh Atid Attacks: Kahlon Did Nothing as Welfare Minister

Battle for center continues as Yesh Atid and Kulanu candidates attack each other's chairmen for doing 'nothing' in ministerial posts.

MK Cohen: Lapid, Liberman and Kahlon in Contact

Former Welfare Minister Meir Cohen reveals ongoing contact between Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beiteinu, and Kulanu without providing details.

Yesh Atid MK Tells Hareidi MK on TV: You're Lying about 'Putsch'

MK Cohen: 'Every day they pick on someone new in Yesh Atid. It is a complete lie. What business do we have with the hareidim?'

Netanyahu Aide: Meeting with Lapid Isn't for Reconciliation

Nir Hefetz says Prime Minister wants some straight answers from Finance Minister. Yesh Atid denies it attempted a putsch under PM's nose.

War on Poverty a 'Historic Moment,' Says Minister

The government will allocate NIS 1.7 billion ($550 million) to the war on poverty in the 2015 budget.

Ministers Strongly Oppose 'Scandalous' Budget Cut

Ministers from all sides pledge to oppose long-term cut to fund Gaza operation; calls to postpone as materials received last minute.

Yesh Atid MK: Peace Talks with Hamas or No Coalition

Yesh Atid Minister demands peace talks be renewed despite Hamas presence in unity gov't; 'if not, we won't be in the government.'

MK Shaked: Welfare Minister Wrong in Attacking Settlements

Welfare Minister Meir Cohen was completely wrong when he called to demolish “isolated settlements”, says MK Ayelet Shaked (Bayit Yehudi).

Welfare Minister: Dismantle 'Isolated Settlements' Now

Welfare Minister Meir Cohen (Yesh Atid) slams Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria, calls to dismantle “isolated settlements".