 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. |
