News for Unity Government Report: Bennett agrees to a government with LapidAn official announcement on the matter is due as early as Saturday night or no later than Sunday. Rogue Yamina MK Amichai Chikli responds to his detractorsChikli is unapologetic for his refusal to join fellow party members in a coalition that includes Meretz or the Joint List. Report: Is this the unity government?Proposal would divide government into 3 blocs, right, center, and left, with 8 ministries per bloc. Bennett: I've begun efforts to form a unity governmentLikud fires back after Bennett says he has begun efforts to form a national unity government: Bennett wants to be PM at all costs. Rabbi Yigal Kaminetzky: Unite all religious Zionist partiesRabbi Kaminetzky lays out his reasons and plans for religious Zionist values in Israel's government Appointment of chief commissioner of police postponed yet againIsrael hasn't had a permanent chief of police for almost two years, and no end in sight. What did the Likud offer to Blue and White?Report: Netanyahu's party passed an offer to Gantz's party, implying that government could continue to function under certain conditions. Is COVID-19 the only thing holding Israel’s government together?Another general election no longer sounds like the worst possible scenario. Not when you look at the alternatives. Op-ed. Netanyahu to Likud MKs: Act like we're heading to an electionPM to convene crucial meeting this weekend on whether to disband unity gov't, while reportedly telling Likud reps to get into election mode. Communication Minister Yoaz Hendel calls election discourse 'despicable'MK Hendel expresses support for Blue and White position: 'Apart from political need, I don't understand insistence on annual budget.' Gantz forgoes official residenceDefense Minister announces he is waiving a series of benefits he is entitled to by virtue of his role as Alternate Prime Minister. World leaders welcome Israel's new governmentPM Netanyahu and alternate PM Gantz receive greetings over new government from Europe, the US and even India. Unity gov't to be sworn in this eveningYesterday, coalition agreements were signed with the Shas, UTJ, and Gesher parties. UTJ, Shas sign coalition agreementsUTJ receives from the Likud a second Deputy Minister, in addition to the positions it held in the previous government. Bennett and Netanyahu to meet at Prime Minister's OfficePM and Yamina leader to continue talks for bringing Yamina into the new unity government. Tensions in Blue and White over appointment of Gantz close associateMK Omer Yankelevitch was placed in the 23rd spot on the Blue and White slate but Gantz still intends to appoint her as a minister. Unity government to be sworn in next WednesdayNetanyahu and Gantz agree that the new government will be sworn in on Wednesday of next week. Most Israelis support unity governmentPoll: Most Israelis support Netanyahu-Gantz unity government, but think Gantz made too many concessions. Labor executive committee approves joining governmentLabor Party executive committee unanimously approves agreement which will see the party join the national unity government. Netanyahu, Yamina leaders to meet Wednesday evening at 7 pmPM will try to convince Yamina leaders to join unity gov't with Blue and White. Yamina will make clear that they don't intend to split up. Gantz: We couldn't stand idly byBlue and White chairman explains reasoning behind unity government: Better to defeat coronavirus than win on social media. 'Illegal PA construction will continue running rampant'Regavim movement appeals to PM before he signs agreement, demanding one minister be tasked with preserving Area C.Hamas: We're not afraid of the unity governmentSenior Hamas official: The Israeli entity is an enemy of the Palestinian people and the greatest threat to the region. PLO official blasts new Israeli governmentSaeb Erekat says Netanyahu-Gantz government is a threat to peace, security and stability in the Middle East. Right bloc principles to be maintained in unity governmentPM speaks to Right bloc party leaders saying he will continue to uphold principles that led bloc in previous government also in current one. Left angry: 'Corrupt dirty-deal'Left-wing parties parties respond to unity government; MK Odeh: Gantz has legitimized annexation, racism, and corruption.' 'If elections are forced on us, we'll go with our heads held high'Blue and White chairman accuses Netanyahu of aiming to take Israel to its fourth election in just over a year. Gantz and Netanyahu to meet again after holidayFollowing six-hour meeting, Netanyahu and Gantz agree to continue talks on a unity government after conclusion of Passover. Peretz terminates alliance with MeretzLabor chairman informs Meretz chairman that he will end the alliance between the parties. Tamar Zandberg on Peretz: Opportunist and a cheat. Is Israel on its way to a fourth election?Benny Gantz, although backed by only the remnants of his Blue and Whtie Party, is making demands that would leave right wing ministers sans key positions. First Ethiopian born minister in the Israeli government?MK Penina Tamanu Shata in interview after leaving Yesh Atid: 'It isn't same party I joined in 2013; Gantz made very courageous decision.' Yamina open letter to Netanyahu demands clarificationsSix Yamina members send letter to Prime Minister, saying he 'sold all the Right's important values,' demand clarification. The full letter: US Jewish leaders welcome progress in Israel's coalition talksHeads of Conference of Presidents: The Jewish State needs a stable government in place now more than ever. Compromise to allow continued government negotiations failsLikud and Blue and White discuss possibility Benny Gantz himself be appointed Knesset Speaker to continue talks between the two parties. Gantz and Netanyahu speak, emergency government on the way?PM, Blue and White chairman speak on phone following President Rivlin’s call for unity, order parties’ negotiating teams to meet. I pray that we never forget Gantz's, Ya'alon's and Ashkenazi's perfidyThey have committed perfidy and for a split second of quick math, the Center-Left 46 seems to be 61. That “61” will last even less time than did Roger Maris’s 61-home run record of 1961 but they only want it long enough to oust Netanyahu. Officials: Blue and White in agreement on most issuesOfficials in Likud and Blue and White: Main dispute in talks on emergency government resolved. Ball is now in the court of Lapid and Gantz. Gantz promises chaos and confusion in Israel for next six weeksGantz and his Netanyahu-hating coalition partners are ready to cosy up to and embrace 15 Joint List Knesset members who revile them, Netanyahu and the Jewish State. Gantz to Netanyahu: When you're serious - we'll talkBlue and White rejects PM's proposals for unity gov't or emergency gov't. "Don't manipulate the citizens of Israel." Former Deputy Chief of Staff: Include Joint List in governmentMK Yair Golan: Coronavirus outbreak does not differentiate between Jews and Arabs.Gantz agrees to discuss formation of unity governmentBlue and White leader expresses openness to unity government to fight against coronavirus with Netanyahu. Netanyahu to Gantz: Let's meet tonightPM Netanyahu meets President Rivlin, calls for Blue and White to join him in national unity government to combat coronavirus. Interior Minister Deri calls to establish national emergency governmentInterior Minister asks: 'How can Gantz be allowed to handle this war? He wouldn't know the first thing to do.' MK Ayelet Shaked: 'Sign of moral bankruptcy' to form minority gv't with Arab supportMK and former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked describes various scenarios for unity government: 'Politicians need to come to their senses.' Poll: Right-wing bloc strengthens slightlySurvey finds majority of Israelis on both sides of political aisle want Blue and White, Likud to form unity government following election. Netanyahu and Gantz could complete in 2020 what began in 1920It would be a national disgrace and betrayal of Jews worldwide if Israel’s political parties allowed their differences and personal rivalries to stymie the opportunity to finalize the area of the Jewish National Home with Trump in office. Gantz: Netanyahu has become a burden on Likud membersBlue and White chairman: The State of Israel needs a unifying leader who respects law enforcement agencies and does not attack them. Edelstein meets with DeriKnesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein meets with Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri in attempt to prevent third elections.These are the disputes between Likud and Blue and WhiteLikud and Blue and White disagree on several issues, preventing the sides from moving forward with unity. Dichter: Blue and White's demand is 'arrogant'Deputy Defense Minister blasts Blue and White for conditioning unity on replacing Prime Minister Netanyahu.Gantz and Netanyahu meet, no progress madeGantz and Prime Minister Netanyahu hold crucial meeting 25 hours before expiry of Gantz's mandate to form a government. MK Sa'ar: Challenges of national security justify national unityMember of Foreign Affairs and Defense Cmte addresses escalation, asserting that situation requires establishment of broad unity gov't. Haredi MK: There won't be a government in the near futureMK Uri Maklev pessimistic about unity government being formed so long as Gantz has the mandate to form a government. Rabin’s policies can help break Gantz-Netanyahu deadlockIf Gantz would only adopt Rabin's clear policy negating a Palestinian Arab state in Judea and Samaria, Israel could have a real unity government.'Unity government is dead - Israel headed for another election'Senior political source says gap between Blue and White and Likud, particularly over issue of PM's legal situation, is unbridgeable. Bennett requests unity from Gantz and NetanyahuNew Right Party head speaks at memorial event for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, implores Netanyahu and Gantz who attended to form unity government. Smotrich: The bloc is stableTransportation Minister warns: Dismantling the right-wing bloc will create a dangerous left-wing government. |
