Peretz

MK Rafi Peretz will not lead Jewish Home in upcoming elections

Jewish Home leader Peretz has released a statement saying that he will be leaving the political arena.

36% of right-wing supporters say Shaked should lead united right-wing list. Peretz gets 6%, Smotrich - 7%.

Netanyahu informs Peretz and Smotrich he is entrusting them with Education and Transportation Ministries, cabinet membership and observer.

Smotrich responds: 'Rabbi Peretz is a wonderful person and a great partner. It's a pleasure to work with him.'

Rabbi Yitzhak Peretz resigns. MK Stern: 'Resignation attests to what we knew long ago about failure of State to deal with conversion issue.'

Environment Minister Amir Peretz slammed the practice of kaparot, saying that it was cruel and unusual.

The plastic bag fee is set to be reduced from 60 agurot to 10, but some scientists question the wisdom of eliminating the bags altogether.