Draft law:
Haredi party threatens to leave government
Sources negotiating the Draft Law said on Wednesday evening that United Torah Judaism had raised the threat of secession and demanded the removal of the threat of economic sanctions and quotas.
Sources negotiating the Draft Law said on Wednesday evening that United Torah Judaism had raised the threat of secession and demanded the removal of the threat of economic sanctions and quotas.
Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf in interview: As soon as the Draft Law is not passed, I will resign.
Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf, head of United Torah Judaism, warns, 'Netanyahu made a commitment to pass Draft Law - he needs to fulfill it.'
Two schools to participate in initial pilot program, as agreement expected to expand to include all Belz schools and their 9,000 students.
Shas, UTJ, reportedly seek to have judicial reforms frozen to allow for passage of Draft Law.
MK Aryeh Deri warns 'unnecessary words' by United Torah Judaism liable to hurt ability to pass Draft Law.
Hamodia newspaper says bill to pass Basic Law: Torah Study was submitted 10 days ago. 'The timing is not ours.'
Likud party clarifies: Bill submitted by Agudat Yisrael will not be promoted by the coalition.
Senior source in haredi UTJ party claims Shas chief Aryeh Deri is working to convince UTJ's Moshe Gafni to drop support for judicial reform.
Following reports that judicial reform will no longer include Override Clause, Jerusalem Min. Porush clarifies: Our party won't accept this.
UTJ MK says haredi party still seeks to pass law allowing Knesset to re-enact legislation struck down by the Supreme Court.
Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf demands Finance Committee chair Moshe Gafni join protest against State budget.
Otzma Yehudit, UTJ ministers vote against distribution of funds over lack of funds for periphery, haredi schools.
Gafni announces rotation between MKs Yitzhak Pindrus, Yaakov Asher and Eliyahu Baruchi.
Transportation Minister asks Israel Railway to present solutions to reduce work on Shabbat following demand of United Torah Judaism.
Haredi lawmakers resolve internal dispute, reach full agreement with the Likud a day before swearing-in of new government.
After speaking to Gerrer Rebbe, UTJ head rejects position on political-security cabinet.
MK Moshe Gafni demands negotiations be reopened after Agudath Yisrael reaches agreement without consent of Degel HaTorah.
United Torah Judaism to be given veto power on matters of religion and state in 100-section agreement.
"We need storage facilities for power back-up," Mayor Revivo argues.
Coalition agreement includes affirmative action for haredim in govt, more separate beaches for men and women.
UTJ demands coalition agreement include building of access road to Mayanei Hayeshua to prevent ambulances from being stuck in traffic.
Differences between Likud, UTJ remain unresolved as PM-designate has heated conversation with MK Moshe Gafni.
Agreement reached between United Torah Judaism and Likud regarding UTJ's positions in the new government.
Sources say Netanyahu told UTJ that Ra'am chairman only received a small portion of what he was promised. Likud denies.
Haredi party reaches deal with Likud negotiating team, breaking through impasse after 12 hours of intense negotiations.
Right-religious parties all demand legislation of specific laws before formation of new government.
United Torah Judaism party fumes after Likud splits Jerusalem and Heritage Ministry, handing one half to Otzma Yehudit.
UTJ party clarifies: 'We're not seeking jobs, we won't sign a coalition agreement without reaching agreement on issues of religion & state.'
United Torah Judaism demands subway run through Bnei Brak, insists that status quo for Sabbath observance be maintained.
MK Meir Porush accuses Likud party of dragging its feet, not treating United Torah Judaism as partners.
United Torah Judaism's MK Moshe Gafni fumes as Likud schedules separate meeting with Gafni's partner, MK Yitzhak Goldknopf.
MK Yaakov Asher says the Likud has not held a dialogue with United Torah Judaism on fundamental issues in the last two days.
MK Yaakov Asher: There will be major changes when it comes to housing in the new government. We will all stand behind Rabbi Goldknopf.
United Torah Judaism announces it has frozen coalition negotiations, accusing the Likud of unfair distribution of ministerial portfolios.
Haredi and Religious Zionist factions weighing forming united front within the right-wing bloc to pressure the Likud in coalition talks.
MK Meir Porush does not hide his criticism of the way in which Likud conducts the coalition negotiations.
Senior source in United Torah Judaism clarifies: If MK Smotrich isn't in the coalition, neither are we; victory belongs to the entire bloc.
Representatives of United Torah Judaism party recommend Pres. Isaac Herzog task MK Benjamin Netanyahu with forming the next government.
National Unity, Yisrael Beytenu, Hadash-Ta'al will not recommend anyone. Netanyahu will be recommended by all right-wing parties.
Senior haredi official: We want to oust the malicious government as soon as possible, so we agreed on a shortened coalition agreement.
Amended law would only grant citizenship to halachic Jews.
Council of Torah Sages instructs faction of United Torah Judaism party: Refuse to join coalition unless Override Clause is passed.
MK Yisrael Eichler proposes plan to provide food vouchers to for all children, in attempt to mitigate rise in cost of living.
Degel HaTorah says party's ideological decision regarding not taking ministerial positions in the government stands.
Final election results show haredi UTJ party as losing one Knesset seat to rival Yisrael Beytenu. How did that happen?
So long as the country was humming along, Orthodox Jews had the luxury to vote based on narrow interests.No more. Op-ed.
Concerns arise that United Torah Judaism at risk of losing Knesset seat due to indifference and quarreling among its leadership.
MK Gafni on MK Ben-Gvir: 'He pulls out a gun and yells, 'death to terrorists,' what will the people of Israel gain from all his yelling?
MK Yitzhak Pindrus says his party will never sit with a leftist government, offers solution to Supreme Court's interference in legislation.
MK Moshe Gafni says relationship between himself and his party's number one, Yitzhak Goldknopf, is 'very good.'
Gafni also furious with Sa'ar, who almost caused rift in UTJ.
'We will accept positions according to the instructions of our rabbis,' United Torah Judaism's Yitzhak Goldknopf says.
MK Meir Porush says party won't join government led by Defense Min. Gantz, Override Clause is most important, difficult, coalition demand.
Representatives from United Torah Judaism, Shas, criticize Communications Min. Hendel's decisions, urge him to 'leave.'
New UTJ chief says Netanyahu promised 'to make every effort' to ensure haredim receive their rightful share of the education budget.
Netanyahu rumored to have promised to restore funding to levels prescribed by law.
Council of Torah Scholars of the Degal Torah Faction meets at home of the faction leader Rabbi Gershon Edelstein to approve joint run,
Agudat Yisrael, Degel Hatorah, still negotiating joint run for Knesset.
MK Yakov Asher promises to advance three core issues, says party won't go back to focusing only on what was stolen during previous term.