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Unity Coalition Crumbles, Mofaz Shuns Netanyahu

Kadima party chairman Mofaz refused to meet with Netanyahu after the Prime Minister dissolved a panel, led by Kadima, for a new draft law.

Unity Coalition Crumbles, Mofaz Shuns Netanyahu

Mofaz Urged to Resign Over Plesner Committee

The heads of the “suckers’” movement call on Minister Shaul Mofaz to quit the coalition over the disbanding of the Plesner Committee.

Mofaz Urged to Resign Over Plesner Committee

Kadima Furious Over Scrapping of Draft Law Committee

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's decision to scrap the committee drafting a replacement for the Tal Law has incensed Kadima.

Kadima Furious Over Scrapping of Draft Law Committee

Mofaz-Abbas Meeting Postponed, No New Date Set

A planned meeting between Shaul Mofaz Mahmoud Abbas that had been set for Sunday has been postponed.

Mofaz-Abbas Meeting Postponed, No New Date Set

Kadima Concerned of Split Over Equal Burden Law

Members of Kadima concerned that the party may split if Plesner Committee does not come ensure equal service for all citizens.

Kadima Concerned of Split Over Equal Burden Law

Mofaz to Meet Abbas in Ramallah

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will meet Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz in Ramallah next Sunday, reports say.

Mofaz to Meet Abbas in Ramallah

Mofaz Thanks Obama During Surprise Meeting

Deputy PM Mofaz meets unexpectedly with President Obama, thanks him for his support of Israel.

Mofaz Thanks Obama During Surprise Meeting

Tony Blair: Military Option on Iran 'On the Table'

Although the renewed rocket attack on southern Israel has grabbed the headlines, Iran remains on top of Israel's defense agenda.

Tony Blair: Military Option on Iran 'On the Table'

Clinton Meets Mofaz and Erekat

U.S. Secretary of State Clinton meets Mofaz and PA negotiator Saeb Erekat in an attempt to restart peace talks.

Clinton Meets Mofaz and Erekat

Mofaz to Abbas: Let's Talk Peace Now

Vice PM Shaul Mofaz calls on PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to take advantage of the large coalition and begin peace negotiations.

Mofaz to Abbas: Let's Talk Peace Now

Proud Mofaz: We Moved Bibi Leftward

Kadima chairman credits his part with torpedoing Regulation Law that could have prevented destruction.

Proud Mofaz: We Moved Bibi Leftward

Mofaz: New Yesha Housing Preceded Regulation Law

Minister Shaul Mofaz says the 851 new housing units for Judea and Samaria are not compensation for voting down the regulation law

Mofaz: New Yesha Housing Preceded Regulation Law

Poll: Kadima Crashing to 3 Knesset Seats

Kadima would crash from 28 Knesset seats to 3 if elections were held today, Knesset Channel poll says.

Poll: Kadima Crashing to 3 Knesset Seats

Kadima MK Slams 'Bolshevik Coalition'

Proud opposition member Nino Abesadse decried that she has been dragged into Binyamin Netanyahu's government by Kadima leader Shaul Mofaz

Kadima MK Slams 'Bolshevik Coalition'

Next Week: Acting Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz

With Binyamin Netanyahu headed for Prague next week, Shaul Mofaz will be occupying the Prime Minister's chair.

Next Week: Acting Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz

Ramon Proposes Yet Another 'Centrist Party'

Haim Ramon, who left Kadima after it entered the Netanyahu government, says Israel needs a centrist alternative to the Likud.

Ramon Proposes Yet Another 'Centrist Party'

Kadima Founder Ramon Quits Over Unity Government

Kadima council chairman and former MK Haim Ramon announces resignation because of the unity government.

Kadima Founder Ramon Quits Over Unity Government

Netanyahu Dismisses 'Secret Deals' Charge

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu dismissed opposition charges that he has struck secret side deals with Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz

Netanyahu Dismisses 'Secret Deals' Charge

Poll: Unity Government Helps Netanyahu but Not Mofaz

New poll finds the unity government improved Netanyahu's popularity. Mofaz is still disliked.

Poll: Unity Government Helps Netanyahu but Not Mofaz

Israelis Protest Against New Unity Government

Israelis hold protests against the newly formed unity government. Most of the anger directed at Mofaz.

Israelis Protest Against New Unity Government

Mofaz: Tal Law a 'Moral Stain on Israeli Society'

Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz told Israelis he joined the Netanyahu government 'for the welfare and future of the State of Israel.'

Mofaz: Tal Law a 'Moral Stain on Israeli Society'

Abbas Welcomes, Hamas Decries Israel’s Unity Gov't

A spokesman for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas sees an opportunity for peace; Hamas: Mofaz 'believes in killing civilians'

Abbas Welcomes, Hamas Decries Israel’s Unity Gov't

Lapid: Unity Gov't 'Opportunity of a Lifetime' for Atid

Yair Lapid says the entry of Kadima into the Likud-run coalition has turned his nascent Atid party into 'the only sane political center'

Lapid: Unity Gov't 'Opportunity of a Lifetime' for Atid

Mofaz Hints at Iran in Press Conference with Netanyahu

MK Mofaz: This is a historic move. A coalition of 94 MKs would face security threats "from all ranges" in the best way.

Mofaz Hints at Iran in Press Conference with Netanyahu

Coalition Deal: Election System to be Changed

Kadima and Likud agree to set clear guidelines for gradually larger enlistment of hareidim over years.

Coalition Deal: Election System to be Changed

New Opposition Leader is ‘Angry' Yechimovich

New Opposition leader Yechimovich’s first name is Shelly but she could be named “Angry” after the “dirty deal” by Netanyahu and Mofaz.

New Opposition Leader is ‘Angry' Yechimovich

Unity Replaces Elections

Last Minute Unity Government Nixes Early Election Plans

PM Netanyahu and Opposition leader Mofaz form a unity government in dead of night, nixing plans for early elections.

Last Minute Unity Government Nixes Early Election Plans

Mofaz Urged Not to Hold Primaries

Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz is being urged to forego primaries and form the faction list by committee; defections, financial crisis loom

Mofaz Urged Not to Hold Primaries

Livni to Quit while She is Behind

Ousted Kadima party leader Tzipi Livni will announce Tuesday she is quitting politics, Kadima party officials told Israeli media overnight.

Livni to Quit while She is Behind

Mofaz: It's Me or Netanyahu

Opposition leader MK Shaul Mofaz: the real battle in the next election will be between me and Netanyahu.

Mofaz: It's Me or Netanyahu

Mofaz: Give the Palestinians 100% of Yesha

Kadima head Shaul Mofaz says he will give the PA 100% of its territorial demands if he is elected Prime Minister.

Mofaz: Give the Palestinians 100% of Yesha

Opposition Leaders Stump for Barak

Opposition leaders sang praises for Defense Minister Ehud Barak whose Beit Hamachpela eviction has undermined the government he sits in.

Opposition Leaders Stump for Barak

Likud MK Ejected in Rowdy Welcome for Mofaz

Shaul Mofaz becomes Opposition Head, blames gov't for economic woes. Likud MKs heckle him.

Likud MK Ejected in Rowdy Welcome for Mofaz

Mofaz to become Opposition Head Today

Knesset holding special session to confirm new Kadima chief as head of Opposition.

Mofaz to become Opposition Head Today

Yechimovich Throws Hat into Premiership Ring

Labor party chairwoman Shelly Yechimovich says her party is strong enough to run against Netanyahu for the premiership.

Yechimovich Throws Hat into Premiership Ring

Feiglin: Arab Votes Elected Mofaz

Jewish Leadership faction leader says Kadima is "a body with no soul that is wholly based on corrupt ambition" and has no future.

Feiglin: Arab Votes Elected Mofaz

Mofaz Banking on Social Agenda

Newly-elected Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz is hoping a social agenda will restore his party's fortunes and launch him into the premiership.

Mofaz Banking on Social Agenda

MK Schneller: Kadima Should Join Netanyahu's Coalition

Kadima MK Otniel Schneller hopes Mofaz's win means a new Kadima, says the party should join the coalition headed by Netanyahu.

MK Schneller: Kadima Should Join Netanyahu's Coalition

Channel 10 Poll: Kadima Loses 13 Seats

A poll by Channel 10 indicates Shaul Mofaz's rise to lead the Kadima hasn't changed the party's loss of public favor.

Channel 10 Poll: Kadima Loses 13 Seats

MK Danon: Mofaz wants another Disengagement

Likud MK says Kadima leader is a leftist who wants a return to 1949 armistice lines.

MK Danon: Mofaz wants another Disengagement

Mofaz Visits Kotel after Victory

The new head of Kadima, Shaul Mofaz, announced he would vie for prime minister's slot next election.

Mofaz Visits Kotel after Victory

Mofaz Wins Kadima Leadership, Calls on Livni to Stay

MK Shaul Mofaz beats MK Tzipi Livni for the leadership of the Kadima party, wins a majority of 61.7%.

Mofaz Wins Kadima Leadership, Calls on Livni to Stay

Kadima Votes for Leader; Polls Show Party a Loser

Kadima chooses between Livni and Mofaz as leader on Tuesday, but polls show that whoever wins, the party is a loser.

Kadima Votes for Leader; Polls Show Party a Loser

Livni Fighting for Her Political Life

As Kadima prepares to vote, chairwoman Tzipi Livni is desperately seeking to eke out a victory against the dynamic duo of Mofaz and Dichter

Livni Fighting for Her Political Life

Poll: Livni Defeat would Buoy Nationalist Camp

A victory by Mofaz in Kadima primaries would enlarge nationalist camp in elections, Knesset Channel poll says.

Poll: Livni Defeat would Buoy Nationalist Camp

Bad News for Livni: Dichter Joins Mofaz

Former Shin Bet head MK Dichter to hold news conference with Livni's main rival in Kadima primaries.

Bad News for Livni: Dichter Joins Mofaz

MK Itzik to Support Mofaz

Another defector from Livni's camp in Kadima is her longtime ally MK Dalia Itzik.

MK Itzik to Support Mofaz

Call to Declare a 'Special Situation' in Israel's South

The powerful Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense committee is calling for a 'special situation' in Israel's south as rockets rain down.

Call to Declare a 'Special Situation' in Israel's South

MK Dichter: America Must Act Against Iran, Not Israel

Former Shin Bet chief MK Avi Dichter announces candidacy for Kadima leadership and declares: I'll join Netanyahu's coalition.

MK Dichter: America Must Act Against Iran, Not Israel

Poll: Mofaz Candidacy Hurts Kadima

A poll says that Shaul Mofaz would score fewer seats for Kadima than if Tzippy Livni were to continue heading the list.

Poll: Mofaz Candidacy Hurts Kadima

MK Mofaz: Netanyahu is a Liar

Kadima MK halts Foreign Affairs and Defense C'tee session after learning of a headline in Arutz Sheva.

MK Mofaz: Netanyahu is a Liar

Livni Caves, Announces Early Kadima Primaries

Opposition leader MK Tzipi Livni says the party's primaries will be held earlier, dismisses possibility that Mofaz could win.

Livni Caves, Announces Early Kadima Primaries

Kadima Co-Founder: Break Up the Party and Start Again

Avigdor Yitzchaki says Tzipi Livni should not be around.

Kadima Co-Founder: Break Up the Party and Start Again

Mofaz: Iran Nukes Are Obama's Litmus Test

MK Shaul Mofaz says Iran's nukes are not just a "Jewish problem" and that no one is safe -- adding that the time for talk is past.

Mofaz: Iran Nukes Are Obama's Litmus Test

Dichter to Challenge Livni

MK Avi Dichter will challenge Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni for the party's top spot, saying her reign has been "undemocratic."

Dichter to Challenge Livni

Mofaz Urges Netanyahu to Let IDF 'Do What It Knows to Do'

Former Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz is urging the government to allow the IDF to silence the rocket fire being rained on southern Israel.

Mofaz Urges Netanyahu to Let IDF 'Do What It Knows to Do'

Survey: Religious Right Continues Growth

The political right-wing and hareidi-religious bloc continues to grow, poll finds. Public support for parties nearly unchanged.

Survey: Religious Right Continues Growth

Is the ‘Peace Process’ the Road to War?

Last week, Peres warned a written peace deal on Jerusalem will cause a “world war.” Now, Mofaz says conflict is the fate of UN declaration of PA.

Is the ‘Peace Process’ the Road to War?

Mofaz: Hope 'Arab Spring' Doesn't Hit Jordan

The Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee holds a conference on preparedness of local authorities for emergency situations.

Mofaz: Hope 'Arab Spring' Doesn't Hit Jordan

Avoiding Double Standards on Osama Bin Laden

MK Shaul Mofaz praises the targeted killing of Osama Bin Laden and suggests the U.S. not criticize Israel for similar action in the future.

Avoiding Double Standards on Osama Bin Laden