![]() Preview: The biggest government in Israel's historyLikud and Blue and White power-sharing yet incomplete, but preliminary picture of Netanyahu-Gantz government to be sworn in tonight emerges.![]() Israel's most popular ministers: Ayelet Shaked, Naftali BennettJustice Minister Shaked's popularity rises 10%, making her Israel's most popular minister.![]() 'Time to strengthen Hevron'Collective call to PM to advance Jewish building in Hevron. 'The PA cannot incite against us while continuing to receive gestures from us.'![]() Turkish minister denied entry to Rotterdam consulateDutch police stop Turkish minister from entering consulate, minister says Dutch blockade 'violates all international laws.'![]() Law Allowing Ministers to Resign PassesKnesset approves first reading of Jewish Home's bill that would allow a minister to resign from the Knesset and allow new MKs to enter.![]() Benny Begin Leaves GovernmentMinister without portfolio to revert to MK after submitting his resignation.![]() It's Official: Gilad Erdan Sworn into GovernmentErdan voted in via late Monday night vote; he will be Internal Security, Strategic Affairs, and Hasbarah Ministers.![]() 'Man of the People'? Benny Begin Spotted on TrainSocial media frenzy over Begin on Jerusalem light rail; minister reportedly rejects using private transport despite gov't car.![]() Erdan: I Rejected Role Based on 'Principles'The morning after: MK notes hours after rejecting Public Security role that he needed more tools to overhaul Israel's security systems.![]() 'It's Time to Roll Up Our Sleeves and Get to Work'Netanyahu reveals aims of the next gov't. On the agenda: security, social welfare, domestic and regional development - and peace talks?![]() Which Likud MKs Will Become Ministers?Yariv Levin, Danny Danon weigh in on Likud hopefuls hours before Netanyahu is due to dole out appointments.![]() Likud In-Fighting Looms with Expansion on HorizonWith cabinet expansion expected to be approved Wednesday, Netanyahu must then find way to keep his party members satisfied.![]() Stormy Debate Over Cabinet ExpansionMKs exchange proposals, sarcasm in overnight debate; bill to expand government passes for second and third readings.![]() Knesset, A-G Call to Reject Yesh Atid PetitionFormal response to Yesh Atid bid to block Cabinet expansion notes that the party has objected prematurely, involves High Court needlessly.![]() 'Lapid Never Objected to Cabinet Before'Likud MK Ze'ev Elkin notes that Yair Lapid's appeal follows a government with even more ministers, quips Lapid's math must be poor.![]() Lapid Files Court Motion to Block Gov't ExpansionPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is planning to increase the number of ministers in his government – if the High Court lets him.![]() 'PM is Spitting in the Face of the Israeli Public'Yesh Atid MK Ofer Shelah fires at Netanyahu's bid to extend number of ministers, claims it is not lawful.![]() Senior Likud MKs Threaten Netanyahu for PortfoliosSenior MKs, including Silvan Shalom and Ayoub Kara, threaten not to vote for key bill in early sign of coalition instability.![]() Lapid: We Will Fight Netanyahu's CorruptionLapid blasts Netanyahu for plans to increase number of ministers serving in his cabinet, calls on public to help fight this 'corruption.'![]() Netanyahu Blames Ministers for Coalition CrisisPrime Minister issues sharp criticism against ministers for 'subversions and attacks' on the government. Are elections inevitable?![]() Liberman Attacks Netanyahu for Lack of LeadershipLiberman pulls no punches in criticizing fellow ministers over polarizing views, calls for unity before the government collapses.![]() Yair Lapid Bottoms Out Public Approval PollPoll ranking public approval of 23 ministers reveals surprises. Among them: Livni ranks above Netanyahu.![]() Lapid: Halt New Raises for Ministers and MKsYesh Atid head Yair Lapid on Monday called on the Knesset to postpone scheduled pay raises for themselves and government ministers![]() Terror Release Opponent Demands Ministers Be ToughIsraelis are pressuring government ministers to oppose further release of terrorists, part of a 'gesture' already promised the PA![]() Ministers Ignored Shin Bet, Added Names to ListMinisters ignored recommendations from Israeli intelligence agents in order to ‘strengthen Abu Mazen.’![]() Gov't Approves Bill Limiting Ministers to 19Governance Law would raise minimum threshold for entering Knesset to 4%, pushing out small parties.![]() Which Ministers Stood Up for Yesha Residents?An Arutz Sheva investigation reveals the names of the ministers who stood up for Judea and Samaria residents - and those who didn't |