Rabbi Rafi Peretz

New Right, United Right reach final agreement on joint run

Ayelet Shaked to head joint list of right-wing parties, Rabbi Rafi Peretz to be 2nd on list, Bezalel Smotrich 3rd, and Naftali Bennett 4th.

Rabbi Peretz demands: Recommending only Netanyahu

Rabbi Rafi Peretz announces before meeting New Right that one of the main demands would be a clear commitment to recommend Netanyahu as PM.

Rafi Peretz: Ayelet Shaked will lead right-wing alliance

United Right chairman speaks with New Right chairwoman Ayelet Shaked ahead of planned meeting, agrees she will lead unified right-wing list.

Rabbi Peretz: Total focus on uniting the right

Jewish Home leader says he can meet with New Right leaders all day once weekly Cabinet meeting is over.

Report: Rabbi Peretz rejects meeting with Bennett

New Right accuses Jewish Home leader of not wanting to unify ahead of upcoming elections.

Bennett to meet Rabbi Peretz on Sunday

New Right, United Right, leaders to meet Sunday for last-ditch effort at unity talks.

Is Rabbi Peretz's wife preventing the Knesset-saving merger?

Michal Peretz, wife of United Right leader, says husband will quit party if he doesn't lead joint list, reports say.

Deadlocked:

Right-wing unity talks reach impasse

Alliance negotiation talks between United Right and New Right hit a snag, as Rafi Peretz refuses to compromise on demand for 2/3 of seats.

Rabbi Peretz to Shaked: Let's close deal tonight

Bayit Yehudi chairman calls on New Right chairman to quickly close the issue of party leadership.

Liberman: Every narrow government is trouble

Yisrael Beytenu chair says he won't sit in government with Barak, Shafir and Meretz - neither will he sit with Rabbi Peretz and Smotrich.

Ayelet Shaked, Rafi Peretz in talks for right-wing alliance

Newly-minted New Right chief Ayelet Shaked speaks with United Right chairman about possible joint ticket.

'Rafi Peretz not ruling out Shaked as leader of United Right'

Transportation Minister reveals details of meeting with United Right chief Rafi Peretz, says Peretz prepared to let Shaked lead joint list.

'Anti-Shaked obsession will cost us dearly'

Likud officials criticize PM Netanyahu's 'obsession' with former Justice Min. Shaked, say refusal to recruit her will 'cost' party dearly.

Sara Netanyahu pushing against merger of right-wing parties?

A news report claims that Sara Netanyahu implored the wife of Rafi Peretz not to unite with Shaked and Bennett. She denies the report.

PM pressuring Rafi Peretz to step aside for Ayelet Shaked

Binyamin Netanyahu invites Peretz to meeting as Ayelet Shaked expected to take control of New Right, push for alliance with United Right.

'Shaked, Bennett are invited to negotiate merger tonight'

Rabbi Rafi Peretz congratulates Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked for reaching an agreement to run together.

'My father loves everyone, respects everyone'

The daughter of Rabbi Rafi Peretz defends her father from the storm of criticism he faced following his remarks about conversion treatments.

'Only Peretz thinks he should lead United Right'

Journalist Amit Segal says when United Right submits final list Ayelet Shaked will be its leader.

'Stop the persecution and the intimidation'

Pro-family movement accuses Rabbi Rafi Peretz of capitulation to pressure in statements condemning 'conversion treatment.'

Shaked blasts 'hypocritical' outrage over Rafi Peretz

'I'm totally against conversion therapy, but attacks on Minister Peretz hypocritical and constitute censorship,' says ex-Justice Minister.

'They're trying to silence the rabbis'

Rabbi Shlomo Amar defends Education Min. Rabbi Peretz, says there's a push to 'close the rabbis' mouths.'

Former Meretz MK: Rabbi Peretz has no right to be a minister

Former MK Zehava Galon slams PM Netanyahu, says 'no sane person' appoints Religious Zionist to Education Ministry.

Diplomatic incident follows Rabbi Peretz response

Luxembourg PM cancels participation at Israel Embassy farewell dinner protesting Rabbi Rafi Peretz' response on SSA conversion treatments.

Rabbi Druckman 'shocked; are we in Bolshevik Russia?'

Bnei Akiva Rosh Yeshiva stands by Peretz, 'Who thinks like this can't be Education Minister, but thinks opposite may be Justice Minister?'

'United Right can't make it into the Knesset if it runs alone'

'Who will vote for Peretz?' Senior right-wing official warns United Right won't cross electoral threshold if it runs alone.

Hundreds protest Rafi Peretz's gay conversion therapy comments

Ex-PM Ehud Barak joins LGBT activists at protest against Education Minister Rafi Peretz's support for gay conversion therapy.

Smotrich: 'Rabbi Peretz has been lynched'

'I'm not prepared for a reality in which all 'freedom-of-speech seekers' prove that they are in essence thought dictators,' Smotrich said.

'We must support the family unit: Mother, father, and children'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu writes in support of Education Minister's statements on conversion therapy.

Bennett:

'Religious Zionists not interested in war against LGBT people'

Ex Ed Minister responds to successor's statements on conversion therapy. 'No one has to convert anyone else. We accept everyone as is.'

Rabbi Peretz; 'I accept all children in Israel the way they are'

Rabbi Peretz says, 'What I said was based on students who felt terrible distress about their sexual orientation.'

'First I would hug him and speak to him warmly'

Education Minister Rafi Peretz is asked in an interview what he would do if a student would tell him that he is homosexual.

Rabbi Peretz refuses to give up top spot

Education Minister refuses to concede top spot on United Right slate to Shaked.

Peretz, Smotrich agree to joint run

United Right leaders agree to maintain agreement from previous election, call on leaders of other right-wing factions to unite with them.

'Place Shaked at the top of the list'

Senior Likud official calls on United Right chairman to place former Shaked at the top of the party's list in order to win more seats.

Education Ministry to take control of daycare centers

PM, Education Minister agree to transfer authority over daycare centers to Education Ministry starting with formation of the next government

Rabbi Peretz: No joint ticket with Otzma if Baruch Marzel runs

Jewish Home leader conditions renewal of agreement with Otzma Yehudit on former aide to Rabbi Meir Kahane not running.

Rabbi Peretz reacts: 'We very much honor agreements'

Rabbi Peretz rejects Otzma Yehudit claims he violated agreement with them: 'We want to unite the ranks.'

Gov't approves cabinet appointments of Smotrich, Rafi Peretz

Final hurdle cleared for United Right MKs to take up Transportation and Education ministries.

Rabbi Peretz, Smotrich, promise to maintain status quo

Incoming ministers of education and transportation sign letter promising not to make changes to their ministries before upcoming elections.

'If there are difficulties, there are private tutors'

New Education Minister hopes to reduce the number of tests and homework.

Rafi Peretz insists on leading United Right list

Jewish Home chairman Rafi Peretz backs alliance with other right-wing parties - but insists he must lead the ticket.

Rabbi Peretz: Hamas must not receive any rewards

New Education Minister says he will stress the need to take action against Hamas in Gaza.

'Not thrilled to be appointed minister in lame-duck government'

PM invites Bezalel Smotrich, Rafi Peretz to meeting Monday, expected to appoint them to Transportation, Education ministries.

Will Rabbi Peretz and Smotrich be appointed ministers?

Netanyahu expected to appoint Rabbi Peretz as Minister of Education and Smotrich as Minister of Transportation.

United Right chief Rafi Peretz meets with Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

Channel 2 News reporter Yair Sherki: 'I don't remember such a close relationship between the NRP leader and haredim.'

No agreements reached at Netanyahu, Peretz and Smotrich meeting

Likud describes meeting between United Right leaders and PM Netanyahu as positive. Talks to continue on Wednesday.

Could United Right form alliance with New Right - and Zehut?

United Right chief Rafi Peretz open to alliance with the New Right party - but emphasizes United Right won't be changing leadership.

'Rafi Peretz should lead United Right in next election'

Jewish Home MK backs party chairman Rafi Peretz's bid to lead United Right for second 2019 election.

Could new rightist alliance unite Bennett, Feiglin, and Peretz?

New Right chief Naftali Bennett reportedly making overtures to Zehut, Jewish Home, National Union, Otzma Yehudit for rightist alliance.

'We went above and beyond, I don't understand Liberman'

United Right chairman says decision to go for new elections was reached with a heavy heart.

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Rabbi Peretz tried to oust Shaked and Bennett

United Right looked into possibly firing ministers Bennett and Shaked and replacing them with serving Knesset members, but was rejected.

Rabbi Peretz against Shaked's return to Jewish Home

Jewish Home chairman reportedly working to prevent party from readmitting Justice Minister who left the party in December.

Rabbi Peretz: We will do everything to form government

Jewish Home chairman says draft law is the issue holding up coalition negotiations.

Coalition talks with United Right stall as gov't deadline nears

Talks between United Right and Likud stall in final week of coalition negotiations. 'We're like unwanted stepchildren.'

Jewish Home chief meets with Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

The meeting was also attended by Degel Hatorah chairman MK Moshe Gafni.

United Right holding out for Justice Ministry

As President Rivlin grants Netanyahu two-week extension for coalition talks, Union of Right-Wing Parties pushing for Justice Ministry.

'We paid too heavy a price'

Jewish Home chief tells Arutz Sheva Israel failed to win decisive victory against Hamas or restore deterrence.

Rabbi Peretz: Bring back targeted killings

United Right chairman visits southern Israel, says he will demand that action be taken against Hamas.

'In the next elections we will get twice the number of seats'

Jewish Home holds first meeting to summarize the election. Party head Rabbi Peretz: We will demand the education and justice ministries.

United Right: No compromise on Justice, Education ministries

MK Rabbi Rafi Peretz promises to bring 'huge blessing' to State of Israel, says party won't compromise on Education and Justice ministries.