 Lapid: I haven't spoken with ShelahOpposition leader comments on Shelah's plans to challenge him for Yesh Atid leadership: I'll defeat anyone who runs against me. Lapid: No one gives me ultimatumsYesh Atid leader rejects demand from MK Ofer Shelah that party hold primaries to determine its leadership. 'The person who should lead Yesh Atid in the next election is Yair Lapid'MK Elazar Stern expresses support for the chairman of his party in wake of MK Ofer Shelah's declaration to unseat him.Poll: Lapid retains leadership of Yesh Atid71% of respondents give Prime Minister Netanyahu a failing grade for his handling of coronavirus crisis in new poll. MK Ofer Shelah intends to unseat Lapid as leader of Yesh AtidYesh Atid MK says party cannot present an alternative to Likud government without updating its leadership, calls for party primaries. Ofer Shelah: 'Benny Gantz collapsed and sold his voters'Yesh Atid-Telem MK Ofer Shelah slams incoming government, says Blue and White 'compromised on every value and principle' to join government Yesh Atid MK: 'Zvi Hauser and Yoaz Hendel tried to foil everything Blue and White did'Yesh Atid's new chairman, Ofer Shelah, slams MKs Zvi Hauser, Yoaz Hendel, for not being loyal to joint Blue and White list. Blue and White to High Court: Democracy in dangerMKs Ofer Shelah, Avi Nissenkorn, demand court intervene to force Knesset Speaker to convene plenary, allow himself to be replaced. Heba Yazbak in the coalition? Blue and White's Shelah doesn't rule it outMK Heba Yazbak praised the "martyrs" of the Al-Aqsa Intifada and terrorist Samir Kuntar in posts on Facebook. Blue and White MK: 'We'll activate our majority on Monday''Nothing is off the table, our goal is that Gantz will be asked to form a government,' MK Ofer Shelah says. MK Ofer Shelah: 'We'll activate majority against Netanyahu State'MK Ofer Shelah: 'There's majority in new Knesset for State of Israel and against State of Netanyahu. We'll act without hesitation.' Bennett: Yamina will do everything to fight law banning Netanyahu from forming governmentDM Bennett promises: 'We'll fight move by Blue and White, Joint Arab List, to pass law forcing Pres. Rivlin to disqualify PM Netanyahu.' Three key observations on the Israeli electionsLearning from the past and how Oslo became possible, looking at the present with Netanyahu as opposed to Blue and White, and planning for a future with a united Religious Zionism. Blue and White MK: There will be no annexationMK Ofer Shelah dismisses Netanyahu's statement that him serving as PM first would allow for application of sovereignty over Jordan Valley. Odeh: Blue and White asked for Balad to cancel endorsementJoint List chair posts video relating content of conversation with Blue and White MK Ofer Shelah. Shelah: I don't determine how Balad votes.'Netanyahu has abandoned the south'Blue and White MK Ofer Shelah slams PM Netanyahu for failing to exert force in Gaza, working with 'extremist' coalition partners. 'Russia is defining new rules to the game'MK Shelah of foreign affairs and defense committee says Russia is using the plane crash incident to restrict Israel's movement in Syria. Yesh Atid head favors developing Gaza to exact price from HamasMK Ofer Shelah calls to develop Gaza in response to terrorist attack against Israel, thus weakening Hamas.Yesh Atid faction head refuses to join anti-Zoabi effortMK Ofer Shelah refuses to join in Yesh Atid's efforts to boot Hanin Zoabi from the Knesset. 'We should have operated in Syria ages ago'Opposition MK says Israel should have intervened in Syria's civil war years ago, admits that his opinion is only with benefit of hindsight. Foreign Affairs & Security Committee: Gaps in war preparednessSubcommittee for Defense Doctrine and Force Building publishes report on war preparedness; two members refuse to sign. Classified report: IDF isn't prepared to fight SyriaLikud MK refuses to sign report because it criticizes PM Netanyahu.MK Shelah: 'Aggression' ruined US aid dealMK Ofer Shelah (Yesh Atid) blasted PM Netanyahu on his Facebook page for provoking - through his 'aggression'- the US to cut back on aid. Hanegbi covered up PM's failures, says ShelahHanegbi passed off document whitewashing PM's handling of Gaza war as official committee report in effort to protect Netanyahu, says MK. IDF beard rules are just to make things difficultDuring heated discussion, Personnel Directorate head admits army changed rules because it didn't like seeing bearded soldiers. Left-wing MKs rail over 'rabbis who incite'State Control Committee considers how to deal with incitement from rabbis. Former Shin Bet head: authorities have failed. Watch: Interview with MK Ofer ShelahFrom today's ILTV edition. An interview with Yesh Atid MK Ofer Shelah. MK: PM's Iran Failure on 'Same Scale' as WarMK Ofer Shelah accuses Netanyahu of interfering in US politics ensuring Israel would remain outside 'circle of influence' on Iran deal. Knesset Marks One-Year Anniversary since Gaza WarVeterans and business owners still seeking compensation from the State to be represented in special series of debates in Knesset. Emergency Knesset Session Requested Over RocketMK Haim Yellin submits request for emergency meeting to discuss protection, deterrence after Hamas rockets intensify. Bill to Centralize All Foreign Ministry PowersMK to propose bill to stop making the MFA 'a bank for spare parts for frustrated ministers,' halt division of responsibilities.'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.'Israel Was Not Prepared for Gaza Op'MK Ofer Shelah (Yesh Atid) asserts security cabinet at fault for lack of preparedness during last summer's Operation Protective Edge.Yesh Atid MK: We Don't Boycott MeretzMK Ofer Shelah says his party will do anything to prevent a coalition with Netanyahu and the "extreme rightists".Yesh Atid MK: Elections 'Not Good for Citizens'Shelah slams Netanyahu for overtures to hareidim, says early elections puts government on hold; poll shows Yesh Atid support plummeting. 'Strike Limit Bill' to Separate Business, PoliticsBill cleared by Ministerial Committee for Legislation to ensure that companies cannot strike to protest wide-ranging political causes.MK Shelah Warns of 'Early Elections' Over BudgetYesh Atid MK Ofer Shelah accuses prime minister of forcing a 'showdown' with Finance Minister Lapid which could force elections.MK Shelah: Turn Ceasefire into Long-Term AgreementMK Ofer Shelah says that the ceasefire in Gaza should lead to a return to peace negotiations with the PA. Yesh Atid MK: Abbas is a 'Rival'MK Ofer Shelah responds to threat to set a "deadline" for an Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria, says it can't be done by force. Euthanasia - in Israel?Euthanasia, for whatever reason, is a slippery slope. Religious MKs: 'Euthanize this Government'Hareidi MKs and religious community leaders attack 'mercy killing' bill proposed by MK Ofer Shelah.Medical Forum Attacks Proposed 'Mercy-Killing' LawHotem Forum says approving a law for doctor-assisted suicide would be a terrible blow to Israeli morality, start a 'slippery slope'. Netanyahu Decides on Chair of Key CommitteeOfer Shelah and Ze'ev Elkin to serve as rotating heads of Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Herzog Takes Coalition to Court Over CommitteeOpposition leader files appeal in protest of delay in the appointment of a chairman to Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.IDF ‘Deathly Afraid’ of Hareidi EnlistmentYesh Atid MK accuses IDF of avoiding hareidi enlistment; MKs seek to define ‘hareidi’ for new law. Deal Between Likud and Yesh AtidNetanyahu supported criminal sanctions on hareidi evaders of army service in exchange for the appointment of MK Hanegbi to key committee. Approved: Criminal Sanctions for Hareidi DodgersShaked Committee approves criminal sanctions on hareidim who evade army service. MK Yogev demands a re-vote. Still No Chairman for Knesset's Defense C'teeSpeaker Edelstein says Netanyahu, Lapid are not close to agreeing on a chairman for the key committee.Shelah: Only We Had Guts to Propose Service CutYesh Atid MK Ofer Shelah praises the IDF's decision to cut army service from 36 to 32 months. Kerry Hails Lapid Over 'Brave' Stance on PeaceSecretary of State tells MK Ofer Shelah of Yesh Atid: "Lapid is saying courageous things about the peace process."MKs to Vote on Sexual Preference DiscriminationMinisterial Committee approved for a Knesset vote a law that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender, sexual preference Rotation Agreement for Chairman of Foreign AffairsAfter administrative upheaval from return of Avigdor Liberman to FM, Tzachi HaNegbi, Ofer Shelah to alternate position on rotation. Coalition Spat May Delay Liberman's Swearing-inAvigdor Liberman was to be sworn in as Foreign Minister, but Yesh Atid and Jewish Home want to benefit, too.Yesh Atid MK Slams 'Settlement' and 'Occupation'MK Ofer Shelah slams the settlement enterprise as an obstacle to peace, attacks “Israeli occupation”. Yisrael Beytenu: Enlist Arabs, TooLieberman's party unhappy with Perry C'tee recommendations, wants Arabs to serve as well. |
