 Journalist Amit Segal: 'Smotrich seriously thinking about running alone'National Union Chair did not express support for Bennett's decision to run for PM, even criticizing interview on Shabbat-violating program. Smotrich: No connection between Netanyahu and the RightSmotrich estimates there will be no election because Gantz will fold, and not lend hand to dispersing Knesset. Smotrich: 'If Biden wins we should apply sovereignty before he takes over'Yamina MK Betzalel Smotrich says Israel should lose no time in applying sovereignty over Judea, Samaria and Jordan Valley if Trump loses. 'Shall we then go with Yair Lapid? Are you mad?'Smotrich on Lapid no-confidence vote supported by his party members: 'Meretz also voted for our no-confidence motion, where Bennett is PM.' 'If Netanyahu doesn't fire Mandelblit, he deserves incapacity''Anyone who thus belittles the 1.5 million voters who elected him, allows AG to humiliate, trample him is simply not worthy of their trust.' Ha'aretz journalist: 'MK Bezalel Smotrich more of an enemy than Lebanon'Ha'aretz journalist attacked MK Smotrich, 'How's he better than Christians who stood by as Jews suffered in Europe?' Turbulent confrontation as Yamina MK delegation visits Bedouin outpost for fact-findingWatch: Yamina delegation arrives to observe illegal Bedouin settlement Likiya. Former MK Taleb a-Sana attacks MK Smotrich who pushes back. Smotrich: Netanyahu only wants to reform judiciary now that he's on the receiving end...MK Smotrich is promoting "French Law" that would protect serving prime ministers from being questioned on minor charges. The Yamina-Likud fiasco: A chance to rebuildSorry to disappoint Netanyahu's men, but dedicated public servants like Bennett, Shaked, and Smotrich won't be fading away so easily. Op-edBezalel Smotrich: Sovereignty critical even if it means fourth electionsTransportation Min. Smotrich says there's a limited window of opportunity that must not be missed. Where exactly does Yamina stand on Judaism issues?Take a look at the facts before accusing the religious Zionist parties of ignoring Judaism. Smotrich claims to have incriminating information about UTJ's cooperation with Arab ListFollowing accusations of Smotrich allowing WOW to set up tefilin stand, Yamina threatened to implicate UTJ of cooperation with Arab MKs El Al CEO: 'Painful decisions' may be requiredCEO of El Al says airline faces 'trying times' due to coronavirus outbreak. Transportation Minister Smotrich calls on state to help. Netanyahu threatens to fire Bennett and SmotrichPM conveys to Bennett he will not continue in office if he runs without Ben Gvir. Netanyahu's people say it was prediction, not threat. 86% support Bennett-Smotrich, 7% for Ben-Gvir-Rabbi PeretzDirect Poll Institute looks into who Yamina voters support; 86% choose New Right-National Union list. Rabbi Peretz faces heavy pressure to join unified listBennett, Shaked, Smotrich call on Jewish Home to join united Right list as Peretz advisors recommend staying with Otzma Yehudit at any cost. New Right Chair. Bennett meets with Jewish Home Chair. PeretzAfter meeting Minister Smotrich last night, Bennett met with Rabbi Peretz this morning. On the agenda: Running in a unified list 'Submissive and cowardly behavior against Hamas prisoners'Minister Smotrich slams meeting of imprisoned Hamas leaders, approved by prison service. "Inconceivable. We must put an end to this." Smotrich not dismissed from governmentPM meets with Transport Minister after criticism; Netanyahu refrains from dismissing Smotrich or ousting from Cabinet. Smotrich: 'There were arguments; we did the right thing'Minister Betzalel Smotrich in an interview with Arutz Sheva: 'We face super-critical election campaign.' Poll: Shaked leading candidate to head right-wing bloc36% of right-wing supporters say Shaked should lead united right-wing list. Peretz gets 6%, Smotrich - 7%. 'Let's go together'Transportation Minister to party heads: 'We'll form force and won't lose votes, build healthier society, continue all the good we have here' 'Shaked's demand will make a right-wing government possible'Sources close to Shaked say she won't be willing to settle for anything less than first place on United Right's list. Netanyahu appoints Peretz and Smotrich ministersNetanyahu informs Peretz and Smotrich he is entrusting them with Education and Transportation Ministries, cabinet membership and observer.'Obeying the law is more important than obeying court rulings'MK Smotrich attacks Supreme Court Chief Justice Hayut for criticism of Justice Minister Ohana. 'Comments must be viewed with severity.' Redistribution of portfolios: Transportation to go to Smotrich?PM speaks with Likud MKs and ministers regarding redistribution of portfolios following dismissal of Ministers Bennett and Shaked.'Religious Zionism won't be a punching bag in politics'Smotrich: 'I am not frustrating the formation of the government - but Religious Zionism won't be a punching bag and a fifth wheel.' 'Netanyahu doesn't want to topple Hamas'National Union Chairman criticizes how war with Hamas ended: 'We have to remove their desire to attack the State of Israel.'Smotrich: US envoy's tweet 'deeply disappointing'National Union chairman responds to Jason Greenblatt's tweet condemning comments reportedly made by rabbis at Bnei David academy in Eli. Bayit Yehudi Chair. denies rumors of tension with NU Chair.Smotrich responds: 'Rabbi Peretz is a wonderful person and a great partner. It's a pleasure to work with him.' Smotrich: They warned me against taking Justice MinistryMK Smotrich seeks the Justice Ministry despite warnings he'll be targeted with investigations. 'I don't want to think it's true.' Erdan: Justice portfolio must be in Likud's handsLikud minister opposes United Right's demand of justice portfolio for Smotrich. 'We are the largest party and need the senior portfolios.' Smotrich: Gantz should be ashamedNational Union chair votes in Kedumim, slams Blue and White head. 'Religious Zionists can die in battle but can't take education portfolio?' Smotrich: 'Education and Justice portfolios were promised to us'In recording of closed forum, MK Smotrich says despite Prime Minister's denials, both portfolios were promised to his party. Smotrich: 'I don't believe Netanyahu's election promises'Chairman Smotrich last pep-talk to religious Zionism to go vote with head held high about past achievements and future goals. Smotrich to Chabad: Vote for us'I am sure each and every one of you will know to think behind the screen what the rebbe would want you to put in the ballot box.' Police Investigations grills soldier who killed rock-throwerIDF soldier identifies Arab throwing rocks near Efrat, performed procedure for arresting suspect ending with gunfire, killing suspect. 'Terror backers can serve in Knesset - father of soldiers can't''The conclusion of this absurd political theater was expected and predictable,' says Smotrich, after court bars former MK from running.Smotrich fears government of Netanyahu, Bennett, and GantzMK Smotrich hopes after elections he will be senior partner in Netanyahu government; 'Only moral party of Torah and faith can be trusted.' 'We haven't got luxury to afford losing one vote'National Union Chair speaks at Jerusalem conference: 'It's time for concessions so we can unite, run together, including Otzma and Yishai.' 'Headed forward to uniting religious Zionism'MK elected National Union Chairman sets goal to bring unity in all camps of religious Zionism. Bennett and Shaked form new political partyAfter 5 years of leading the Jewish Home, Bennett and Shaked to form 'HaYamin Hachadash'. Smotrich: 'I will consolidate Religious Zionism'Lawmaker says Bennett and Shaked's decision to abandon Jewish Home party is 'logical- they never came to lead Religious Zionism'. 'Netanyahu is all talk'MK Smotrich: All settler requests were rejected by Netanyahu for almost four years; there's no regulation, construction, roads, or budget. New law would heavily discount family-size carsJewish Home-sponsored bill would grant a 50% discount for parents buying a car that seats at least four children. Smotrich: Army Radio is leftist, time to privatize itMK says military radio station should be closed after it played a song celebrating mixed marriage between Jewish actor and Arab TV anchor. IDF officer incarcerated for breaking rioter's cameraParatrooper sent to prison after he smashed camera of rioter in Hevron .'The military justice system suffers from moral blindness.' 'Kashrut Law is bad; increases corruption'Rabbi Rafi Feuerstein explains why he torpedoed MK Smotrich's law to improve kashrut: 'We demanded basic kosher package for traditionals.' 'Knife in IDF soldiers' backs'MK Smotrich: Decision to investigate fighters who liquidated Gaza rioters dangerous, hurts security; MK Hazan: Chief of Staff must explain. Nationality Law clause allowing Jewish-only towns to be amendedCoalition agrees to change part in Nationality Law that seemingly allowed Jewish only-communities, enabling legislation to advance.Smotrich: Netanyahu castrated the Nationality LawJewish Home MK slams attempts to soften Nationality Law. 'PM is giving up on Judaization of Negev, Galilee and is surrendering to the left.' Meretz MK: 'At least Smotrich tells the truth'MK Michal Rozin in Knesset committee: 'They ask how I'm friends with Smotrich, the answer is at least he tells the truth.' 'We don't need help from Smotrich; the truth will win'PM asks MK Smotrich to withdraw bill stating recordings of public figure will not be used as evidence in legal proceeding. Knesset approves 'Camel Law'Bill to combat accidents caused by roaming camels passes final reading. Smotrich blasts policemen in Yitzhar: 'Criminals in uniform'Jewish Home MK responds to footage of police officer at Samaria community suggesting to confiscate phone filming police operations there. Lapid: 'There's an attempt to undermine rule of law'There are two Netanyahu's: Statesman who brought embassy to Jerusalem, and haunted man sitting at night writing articles.' 'Smotrich goes mixed swimming?'In preparation for Kinneret crossing led by hesder yeshivas, MK called for reprimand after admitting he does mixed swimming. |
