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.
'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.
'Joint Arab List doesn't want to sit with anyone, we have nothing to do with them,' Welfare Min. Meir Cohen says.
Special taskforce to make recommendations within 60 days, barring state funds from reaching families of Israel-Arab terrorists.
Welfare Ministry working with LGBT association to provide free legal counseling, couples counseling, parenting classes, and more - to LGBTs.
Forestation project in southern Israel is suspended as Israeli government promises negotiations with Bedouin on whether it can continue.
Welfare Min. Cohen says shortage of social workers is being negotiated with Finance Ministry.
Interior, Welfare Ministers visit Rahat to promote government plan to regulate Bedouin settlement in the Negev.
Yesh Atid faction bids farewell to Minister Meir Cohen's assistant. Non-kosher wine brought in contravention of Knesset rules.
MK Meir Cohen blasts Netanyahu: He will not dictate to us what we say and what we do not say.
MK Meir Cohen, Blue and White's first choice to be Knesset Speaker, criticizes Benny Gantz for seeking the position himself.
Deputy Education Minister Meir Porush rejects Blue and White's claims that the right-wing bloc will dismantle after the election.
Yuli Edelstein and Meir Cohen both have their eye on the prestigious role. Liberman may support Edelstein.
The Knesset cafeteria is undergoing renovations, which have led to different food arrangements and smaller portions. MKs are fuming.
MK Meir Cohen(Yesh Atid) called MK Moshe Gafni(UTJ) a racist during a discussion on anti-racist law for educational institutions.
Unlikely allies team up as Yesh Atid and UTJ MKs join together to push voting in universities, yeshivas.
MKs and parents urge the Knesset to put petty politics aside Wednesday, as bill cementing rights for the autistic is due for a vote.
Leftist MKs react with anger over proposed motion that companies from Judea and Samaria will be prioritized in Knesset tenders.
Battle for center continues as Yesh Atid and Kulanu candidates attack each other's chairmen for doing 'nothing' in ministerial posts.
Former Welfare Minister Meir Cohen reveals ongoing contact between Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beiteinu, and Kulanu without providing details.
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?'
Nir Hefetz says Prime Minister wants some straight answers from Finance Minister. Yesh Atid denies it attempted a putsch under PM's nose.
The government will allocate NIS 1.7 billion ($550 million) to the war on poverty in the 2015 budget.
Ministers from all sides pledge to oppose long-term cut to fund Gaza operation; calls to postpone as materials received last minute.
Yesh Atid Minister demands peace talks be renewed despite Hamas presence in unity gov't; 'if not, we won't be in the government.'
Welfare Minister Meir Cohen was completely wrong when he called to demolish “isolated settlements”, says MK Ayelet Shaked (Bayit Yehudi).
Welfare Minister Meir Cohen (Yesh Atid) slams Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria, calls to dismantle “isolated settlements".