 Sa'ar: We will not support Netanyahu, we will work to form a government of changeNew Hope chairman does not intend to join a government under Netanyahu. "We want to establish a reconciliation government." New Hope: 'Lapid's attempt to form government is doing damage''No option to form government without Naftali Bennett being first in rotation for prime minister,' New Hope sources say. Netanyahu to Sa'ar: Join my government, and I'll step down after a yearNetanyahu reportedly proposed to New Hope chairman that he join his government and assume the role of PM after one year. MK Shasha-Biton: I was offered to be Education Minister, don't waste your timeNew Hope's no. 2 clarifies: We are aiming for a government with Zionist parties that believe in a Jewish and democratic state. MK Hendel: Going with Netanyahu means a fifth electionNew Hope MK: Real change will only come from the center-right. Sa'ar isn't ready to rule out Lapid or BennettNew Hope chairman calls Bennett's written rejection unnecessary. Sa'ar: Eliminate the Bibism before it eliminates the LikudNew Hope chairman at conference in Tel Aviv: Bibism enslaves a political movement to the personal interests of one person. Bennett: It is doubtful that Sa'ar will pass the electoral thresholdYamina chairman claims New Hope party has just 5-6 seats. Former Likud Minister endorses Sa'arFormer Minister Michael Eitan: Netanyahu took over what was a glorious party and turned it into a party of loyalists to the leader. Sa'ar's campaign head: Voting for Lapid means a fifth electionRamat Gan Mayor who heads New Hope campaign: Yair Lapid is an excellent person but voting for him means voting for a fifth election. Likud asks activists not to demonstrate against Sa'ar following violenceLikud party seeks to prevent scenes of violence as occurred over the weekend where activists protested at New Hope events. New Hope candidate attacked at Mahane Yehuda MarketLikud supporters verbally attack Ofer Berkovitch who was touring the Jerusalem market with party leader Gideon Sa'ar. Sa'ar: Netanyahu leading Israel into a civil warNew Hope chairman blames Prime Minister Netanyahu for disruption of party event by Likud activists which included throwing of stones, eggs. Clashes at Gideon Sa'ar's conferenceLikud activists arrive at New Hope party conference attended by leader Gideon Sa'ar, clash with participants. Sa'ar: I'm the only viable alternative to NetanyahuNew Hope leader: I can unite a significant range of forces on the political spectrum, from Lapid to Bennett. 'Lapid tore the mask off the bluff'Religious Zionist Party responds after Yesh Atid chairman says that he may permit another party to head an alternative government. Yamina Party: 'This is old politics, not New Hope'Yamina responds to New Hope Party announcement to election committee that it is behind publications against Naftali Bennett and his party. Elkin to Arutz Sheva: Netanyahu has crossed all the red linesZe'ev Elkin attacks Netanyahu's handling of Deputy Minister Fateen Mulla's secret talks with PA. Dani Dayan wants 'a healing government in the spirit of Yitzchak Shamir'Former Consul to New York Dani Dayan: 'We are definitely a center-Right party, loyal to Eretz Yisrael, loyal to Jewish values.'Sa'ar: A government headed by me will not rely on Ben GvirNew Hope chairman in wide-ranging interview with Arutz Sheva: Despite the disagreements, Yamina is a partner after the election. Dani Dayan: We will establish national healing government, even with LikudNew Hope candidate clarifies that party does not rule out having Likud in coalition led by Gideon Sa'ar. Sa'ar: We will peak when we need to peakNew Hope chairman unfazed by decline in polls, reiterates he will not be part of Netanyahu's government and criticizes Shas chairman. Dani Dayan: Netanyahu blames everyone elseNew Hope candidate criticizes government conduct in the coronavirus crisis.Sa'ar: The government's attitude to education is degradingNew Hope chairman blasts plan to reopen schools which does not include most age groups. New Hope presents emergency recovery plan for Israeli school systemNew Hope presents emergency recovery plan for Israeli school system. 'Netanyahu gov't failed to educate and protect Israel's children.'Naftali Bennett: 'Gideon Sa'ar is under pressure, so he's starting to tell lies'Vying for top spot, Yamina, New Hope, parties trade barbs. MK Hauser: Gideon Sa'ar is Netanyahu's worst nightmareThe head of Israel's foreign affairs committee thinks that New Hope is headed for the top. Sa'ar: Netanyahu is driven exclusively by personal motivesNew Hope chairman at INSS conference: If I form the next government, I’m not saying no to any partner.Gideon Sa'ar: Most Israelis do not want Netanyahu to stayNew Hope chairman on the possibility of alliances: I do not disqualify anyone. MK Ayoob Kara: Begin's contribution is nonexistentLikud MK blasts former minister Benny Begin who left the Likud and joined Gideon Sa’ar's new party. New Hope: 'We’ll bring government services into the digital age'Sa'ar: 'We’ll lead a revolution in how public services are provided.' Sa'ar: The state is drowningNew Hope leader Gideon Sa'ar lashed out at the Prime Minister over his decision to close Ben Gurion Airport. New Hope presents commitments to advance status of Israel's elderlyNew Hope party commits to 'raising income security for the elderly and social security for those in long-term care.'Sa'ar: Netanyahu is No. 1 when it comes to evading responsibilityNew Hope chairman promises to establish commission of inquiry to probe the "coronavirus failures."Sa'ar: Netanyahu will not be a minister in my governmentNew Hope chairman not ruling out a coalition with Likud, but says Netanyahu will not serve as a minister in such a government.Poll: Netanyahu strengthens, Sa'ar weakensNew poll shows Likud rising by 2 seats, New Hope falling by 2 seats, but only anti-Netanyahu bloc has chance of forming coalition.Sa'ar: Netanyahu has to go home, I will replace himNew Hope chairman downplays polls predicting that the Likud will get more seats than his party. Poll: Likud 28, New Hope 18, Yamina 13Blue and White barely crosses threshold in latest poll, as Likud falls and New Hope gains ground.Sa'ar: Netanyahu has completely failedNew Hope leader says prime minister who "failed" in fight against COVID-19 will "not be able to fix this." Yamina, New Hope sign vote-sharing agreementDeal would allow parties to give surplus votes to the other party to gain an extra Knesset seat. Shamir's granddaughter: I have no doubt my grandfather is proud of meMichal Diament fires back after Minister Miri Regev criticizes her for leaving the Likud and joining Sa'ar's party. Sa'ar presents plan to reform the judiciaryNew Hope chairman chides Netanyahu for failing to pursue judicial reform for years, calls for splitting powers of attorney general.Granddaughter of late PM Yitzchak Shamir, Adv. Michal Diamant joins New HopeAdv Diamant to prepare New Hope judicial system reforms, focus on promoting civil rights in the legal process. MK Hendel: We will change the system of government and stop the political chaosFormer Communications Minister presents the New Hope party's plan to ensure Israel avoids frequent election campaigns. Former Likud Minister Zeev Elkin: 'Netanyahu is taking Likud to the grave'"Netanyahu went through a dangerous transformation & came to believe that whatever was good for him, was good for the country." Gideon Sa'ar: We will include Arabs and MuslimsNew Hope chairman says he is interested in including Arabs and Muslims on his Knesset slate. Lod mayor Yair Rebibo: Jewish criminals have some compassion, Arabs: noneMayor accuses gov't of failure to deal with Arab organized crime as violence spirals out of control.Elkin: I did not leave Likud to be a minister in a Netanyahu governmentFormer Likud member and New Hope leader Zeev Elkin says he loves the Likud, but Netanyahu left him no choice but to leave.Netanyahu or another election? Sa'ar has no answerNew Hope chairman has difficulty in answering question of how he would behave if once again there is no clear decision in the election. Poll: Gideon Sa'ar's New Hope party holding strong at 19 seats, Likud drops to 28A new center-left party headed by Ron Huldai & featuring Ofer Shelah, Avi Nissenkorn, & remnants of Labor could win 7 seats. 'We are a center-right party'MK Yifat Shasha-Biton who joined Gideon Sa'ar's new party: We will not sit under Netanyahu. Likud MK Sharren Haskel resigns from Knesset, joins New Hope partyLibertarian-leaning Likud MK gives up her Knesset seat, leaves the Likud for Gideon Sa'ar's new party. |
