![]() Harsh criticism of Health MinistryOther ministers slam Health Ministry for calling for coronavirus restrictions not to be lifted so quickly. 'The economy is dying.'![]() Finance Minister Kahlon: With establishment of government, I'll retire from political lifeFinance Minister Moshe Kahlon publishes economic plan to deal with coronavirus and simultaneously announces expected retirement.![]() No gatherings of 2 or more people, weddings with guestsPM, Finance Minister present plan to provide grants to self-employed amid further restrictions on economy in response to coronavirus.![]() Israel transfers 120 million shekels to PAFinance Minister Moshe Kahlon signed the transfer of part of PA tax money over fear that coronavirus would worsen PA's economy.![]() Netanyahu: 'We'll put 10 billion into helping Israel's economy weather coronavirus crisis'PM Netanyahu promises to invest in helping Israel's economy and healthcare system weather coronavirus. 'We're in a good situation.'![]() Israel makes a move to increase butter imports amid shortageFM Kahlon signs order to lift duties and quotas on imported butter, in an effort to alleviate prolonged butter shortage.![]() Former Kulanu MK: 'I didn't choose the Likud and I wouldn't continue there'Merav Ben Ari, former Kulanu MK, explains Finance Min. Kahlon's decision, says Likud is 'his natural home.'![]() Moshe Kahlon to retire from politicsFinance Minister, Kulanu leader announces intention to step down, gives up fifth spot on Likud list.![]() Report: Kahlon won't be on Likud slate for March electionFinance Minister reportedly said he is not interested in running again and will step down from politics once new government is established.![]() Abbas sends angry message to Israel over deduction of fundsPA chairman sends envoy to convey anger to Netanyahu after cabinet decides to deduct 149 million shekels from PA tax revenues.![]() Netanyahu: We stopped rise in housing pricesPM praises Finance Minister Kahlon for end to rise in housing prices despite Israel's challenges as a small nation with a growing population![]() 'Buyer's Price' program to continue until June 2020Programming offering subsidized homes for first-time buyers will continue through first half of 2020, Finance Ministry says.![]() Kahlon proposes: Cancel statutory holiday on Election DayFinance Minister's proposal will only be implemented in case of a third election.![]() Israeli delegation participates in World Bank-IMF conference"The message from the annual conference is very clear: Uncertainty is not good for the economy," Finance Minister Kahlon says.![]() Israel will assist in resolving PA economic crisisFinance Minister Moshe Kahlon responds to request of PA officials, will hold meeting with them in attempt to resolve severe economic crisis.![]() Israel minister: US promised no changes on Iran sanctionsUS reassured Israel that firing of NSA John Bolton does not signal change in policy regarding sanctions on Iran, Finance Minister says.![]() Kahlon: Camera bill about purity of electionsFinance Minister states election fraud a real problem, camera bill an 'obvious' step to protect the elections.![]() Kahlon: We will run with the LikudKulanu chairman Moshe Kahlon confirms party will run together with Likud if new elections are held, hopes it will not come to that.![]() Yair Netanyahu: The left killed Menachem BeginPM's son responds to left-wing activist who demanded Kulanu leader Kahlon beg forgiveness at grave of former PM Menachem Begin.![]() PA delegation meets with KahlonPA delegation met Finance Minister in attempt to reach understandings that would allow the transfer of tax revenues collected by Israel.![]() Kahlon's demandsKulanu chairman demanding Finance Ministry again, conditions entry into the government on no tax increases.![]() Report: Netanyahu offered Kahlon the Foreign MinistryKulanu chairman rebuffs offer of Foreign Ministry, insists on keeping Finance Ministry.![]() Report: Kahlon will return to the Likud partyKahlon will continue to hold the Finance Ministry portfolio and will receive another portfolio as well in the new government.![]() Kahlon at the ballot box: 'Get out and vote!''Kulanu will have the same kind of success today as we had last election, no question,' says Finance Minister.![]() 'I will not be in gov't in which Feiglin is Finance Minister'Kulanu chairman warns: Israel is headed towards a government of social and economic cruelty.![]() Order deducting terror salaries from PA payments signedFinance Minister approves Cabinet decision to deduct terrorists' salaries from funds transferred to Palestinian Authority.![]() Finance Minister: Support the IDFFinance Minister Kahlon says public wants leaders to back IDF, 'all options' should be on Cabinet's table.![]() Finance Minister: All Gaza groups are terrorists'Hamas is responsible for rocket attack, none of its leaders have immunity,' Finance Min. Kahlon says.![]() The answer to terror: 770 new housing units in ArielInfrastructure work on 770 housing units in Ariel to commence on Tuesday.![]() Kahlon slams Supreme Court decision to ban Otzma candidate'Our democracy is strong enough to allow Michael Ben-Ari to participate,' says Finance Minister, after court bars Ben-Ari from Knesset.![]() Kahlon: If I can't be Finance Minister, I'll go homeFinance Minister Kahlon says he believes party will receive 10 Knesset seats, won't give up finance portfolio.![]() Kahlon: It's the Finance Ministry or nothingFinance Minister Moshe Kahlon makes clear he will not serve in any other position after the elections.![]() 'Kahlon failed, Gantz lied'Gesher leader Orly Levi-Abekasis reveals why her talks with Benny Gantz failed, believes she will be in the next Knesset.![]() Court orders Finance Minister to agree to raise dairy pricesSupreme Court approves 3.4% price hike for price-controlled products, orders Finance, Agriculture ministries to sign amendment.![]() Kahlon criticizes Gantz-Lapid allianceFinance Minister on Blue and White party: I don't know where the blue is and I do not know where the white is.![]() Finance Minister: I'll do everything I can to prevent price hikeFinance Minister Kahlon promises to order dairies' management and relationships re-examined after elections.![]() Was Gantz courting Kahlon?According to reports, Israel Resilience party tried to unite with Kulanu, which refused.![]() Supreme Court to equalize tax for cigarettes and rolling tobaccoJudges order Finance Minister to immediately impose equal purchase tax on rolling tobacco and ordinary cigarettes.![]() Kahlon launches campaign: This is a winning teamFinance Minister launches Kulanu's campaign in Ashkelon, in the presence of ministers, Knesset members and hundreds of activists.![]() Intel announces $10 billion expansion in IsraelFinance minister says chipmaker's plan to invest in Kiryat Gat manufacturing site is expected to bring thousands of jobs to Israel's south.![]() Kahlon: Can't argue with PM's feelings about investigationsFinance Minister reiterates he would not sit in a government headed by Netanyahu if he is indicted after a hearing.![]() Kahlon demands PA condemn terror attacksAs terrorism spirals in Judea and Samaria, Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon blames 'wild incitement' for wave of violence.![]() Regev: Some ministers envy my connection with the NetanyahusCulture Minister Miri Regev claims that she was promised that the Law of Loyalty in Culture would pass in the Knesset's current session.![]() Kahlon: Elections will be held in MarchFinance Minister believes narrow coalition will not hold, rise in interest rates to have limited impact.![]() Kahlon, Bennett, Be Courageous!Zionist Union Chairman encourages ministers to leave coalition and the PM.![]() Cultural Loyalty Law vote cancelledBill to strip funding from anti-Zionist artists dropped from Knesset agenda after coalition fails to secure majority.![]() 'Netanyahu's coalition is unstable, snap elections are coming'Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon says current government unlikely to survive past this week's 'Cultural Loyalty Law' vote.![]() 'Cultural Loyalty Bill' facing difficultiesFinance Minister Moshe Kahlon grants Kulanu members freedom to vote as they wish on “Cultural Loyalty Bill”.![]() 'Artists' protests won't stop us'Finance Minister stands by bill which would allow gov't to deny state funding of anti-Zionist art. 'Protesters just a small radical fringe.'![]() Netanyahu meeting on coalition crisis ends 'without results'Prime Minister's meeting with senior coalition member fails to make progress as crisis continues following Defense Minister's departure.![]() Vote on ministerial budget cut postponedVote, intended to allow addition to police salaries, seen by many as first test of government after Liberman's resignation, postponed.![]() Kahlon: I don't have a problem with Bennett as Defense MinisterFinance Minister denies rejecting the idea of Naftali Bennett being appointed defense minister.![]() Elections likely after Kahlon vetoes Bennett as defense ministerElections likely after Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon tells Netanyahu he will not accept Bennett serving as Defense Minister.![]() Shas leader joins call for early electionsShas leader joins Kulanu head Kahlon, calls for new elections following Liberman's resignation from the Defense Ministry.![]() Report: Haredi factions to oppose bill to deport infiltratorsMKs angry that bill overriding court decision on deportation of illegal infiltrators to pass, while haredi draft override bill does not.![]() 'Kahlon expected to honor promises to south Tel Aviv'Jewish Home Party initiates empowerment amendment to Infiltrators Law to be submitted next Sunday to Ministerial Committee on Legislation.![]() Kahlon's red lineFinance Minister says he will not agree to Netanyahu continuing to serve if indicted. |