 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. 'It's Liberman's fault we're in this mess'MK Moshe Gafni criticizes Shaked for suggesting the haredim should compromise on issues of religion and state. No school during Hanukkah?MK Maklev urges 'holiday school,' says school vacation during Hanukkah will negatively influence middle- and lower-class students. Haredi MKs pledge to block 'land for peace' concessionsMKs from the Knesset's haredi UTJ party promise to oppose agreements which require relinquishing control of Israeli land. Haredi MK: Require drivers to install warning systemsMK Uri Maklev demands Transportation Min. require drivers to install warning systems preventing infants from being forgotten in vehicles. Haredi MK: 'Nothing gained by desecrating the Sabbath'MK Maklev slams Ramat Gan mayor for offering busing to places of entertainment on Saturdays.'Liberman is trying to be the troublemaker'UTJ MK Uri Maklev blasts Yisrael Beytenu chairman over remarks on Draft Law. Bill to save food approvedKnesset approves law lessening penalties to encourage restaurants to donate excess food to the poor rather than throw it out. Haredi faction supports lowering electoral thresholdMK Uri Maklev says UTJ's Degel Hatorah faction supports lowering electoral threshold to 2.75%. Haredi MK: Approve 'Facebook Law,' then make changesHaredi MK Maklev backs Facebook Law, demands PM Netanyahu allow lit to pass.Haredim protest Nationality LawKnesset works to adjust Nationality Law as haredi parties claim violation of agreement. Will daily passes include both Friday and Saturday?Yeshiva students tell haredi MK: Daily passes not usable on both Friday and Saturday.'Calling haredi MKs blackmailers is incitement'UTJ MK Uri Maklev says haredi Draft Law should be passed during the Knesset's summer session. 'Everyone knows the timetables.' UTJ Knesset Member remembers fallen IDF uncle'My uncle didn't merit a family, but today we're more than five hundred nephews and cousins who merit to cherish his memory in the family.''Investing in daycare will help more women enter the workforce'Haredi MK pushes government to open new subsidized daycare centers in bid to bring more women into the workforce. Degel Hatorah MKs accuse Likud of obstructionDegel Hatorah MKs favoring compromise accuse Likud of unwillingness to convene for long-term solution that would solve draft crisis. Efforts to reach compromise on draft law continueMK Uri Maklev accuses Likud of not trying to solve the crisis, as Netanyahu holds talks with ministers Levin and Liberman this evening. 'Without the draft law - the coalition has no right to exist'MK Uri Maklev explains that the haredi parties are united in their stance on the draft law.Haredi MK: No acquisition tax for purchasers of second apartmentMK Maklev suggests exempting from acquisition tax those purchasing second apartment if first apartment's construction is at a standstill. Light rail company makes big profits on unnecessary finesJerusalem's CityPass earns 7 million shekels over four years - from fines alone. Discounts for special needs students through age 21Israel's special education students will be eligible for student discounts on public transportation until they reach the age of 21.Yeshiva students to be recognized as 'working' husbandsGovernment backs bill guaranteeing wives of yeshiva students sick days off for children. 'We expect Ukraine to protect Jewish graves'MK Uri Maklev meets Ukrainian Minister, warns of prevalence of anti-Semitic incidents in Ukraine.MK Maklev: 'Why did the Supreme Court hurry to rule on Shabbat?'MK Uri Maklev(UTJ) says that haredi parties are working to cancel by-laws allowing Shabbat commerce and demand a new Supreme Court hearing.'Reporter who pulled anti-haredi stunt must be fired'Haredi MK Uri Maklev blasts recent news video fabricating haredi attack on reporter. 'He wouldn't have dared try this in an Arab town.'Do banks discriminate against customers with 'kosher' phones?Banks require customers to enter codes received via text message, haredi MK gets mad, calls it 'discrimination.' Bill to prevent harassment by advertisers advancesBill to ban advertisers from repeatedly sending messages and calls to recipients' phones passes Ministerial Committee. Flight paths at BG airport problematic for KohanimNew flight paths due to maintenance work at Ben Gurion airport cause problems for kohanim as they pass over cemeteries in central region.New apartments in Givat Ze'ev approved at lastMK Uri Maklev negotiated with Givat Ze'ev Local Council for the approval of 100 new apartments for haredi community.'Childcare workers give so much and get so little'Knesset holds meeting addressing poor conditions of childcare professionals. Delays in approval of budget threaten the opening of daycares. Reform Movement appeals to Ethics CommitteeReform Movement asks Ethics Committee to investigate haredi MKs for walking out of meetings. Ballot boxes in yeshivas?Unlikely allies team up as Yesh Atid and UTJ MKs join together to push voting in universities, yeshivas. Is UTJ breaking up?Degel HaTorah, Agudah factions of UTJ considering split. MK Maklev claims 'all options are on the table,' including joint run with Shas. Affirmative action for haredim, immigrantsImmigrants and haredim added to the list of underrepresented groups given special consideration in government hiring practices. Plastic bag law passes, bans free shopping bagsBill dreaded by Israeli shoppers finally passed, will ban free distribution of plastic shopping bags beginning in January 2017. Getting rich at the expense of haredi womenMK Uri Maklev fights for rights of working haredi women. Haredi parties try to erase Lapid's 'legacy'In an attempt to overturn the 'Liba' studies law, haredi MKs propose bill to do away with influence of previous government's reforms.'Haredim, Ethiopians more likely to be arrested'MK Uri Maklev tells committee police already abuse their power, 'they cannot do whatever they want to citizens.' Former Mayor Lupolianski gets community serviceSupreme Court rejects former Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupolianski's appeal on Holyland case. Haredi man yells at MK Maklev in synagogueHaredi follower of Rabbi Auerbach burst into synagogue to insult MK Uri Maklev over IDF draft bill. Maklev: It's Hard to Live in JerusalemUTJ MK Uri Maklev asserts at Jerusalem Lobby meeting that Knesset must do more to help solve housing crisis in Israel's capital. Police Prepare for Crowds in Meron on Lag Ba'OmerTens of thousands expected to attend traditional 'hillula' celebration - and police are ready to battle congestion. MK Maklev: Let Hatzalah Aid Members Carry GunsMK Uri Maklev (UTJ) said Sunday that volunteers of the United Hatzalah emergency rescue organization should be allowed to carry weapons. MK Maklev: Shut Down Route 1 Work for HolidayUTJ MK Uri Maklev would like to give workers building the new Route 1 a few days off - during chol hamo'ed Sukkot. Hareidi MKs Clash with Reform Movement LeaderMK Moshe Gafni demands Reform Movement head Gilad Kariv be removed from stormy committee meeting for 'hutzpah'. MK Maklev Presents: 'The Best' of the CoalitionHareidi MK Uri Maklev says a divided coalition cannot function, presents a selection of quotes to prove his point.Hareidi MK: Why Apologize to Reform Jews?MK Uri Maklev thinks MK Rotem should not have apologized to Reform Jews, 'who persecute the Jewish people.' Hareidi MKs: Lapid Exhibiting MegalomaniaHareidi-religious MKs slam Finance Minister Yair Lapid over his remarks that he will work to fire Israel’s Chief Rabbis.MKs Seek Public Debate over ‘Handicapped’ CriteriaNational Insurance Institute accused of trying to save money by pushing through changes to ‘handicapped’ status. Law Could Force Money Changers to 'Snitch'A new attachment to the Arrangements Law could require “change places” to report even small transactions to the government Visitors: Meron a Disaster ZoneMeron: Tens of thousands wait anxiously for buses in the heat, visitors label coordination at site ‘a catastrophe’ Proposal: Bad Traffic? Highway Time is FreeMKs propose linking payment for highway use to highway performance. 2013 Budget - by SeptemberThe new Knesset moves to give the government three more months to create the 2013 budget. Married Hareidi Woman Arrested for 'Dodging Draft'Member of Chabad stream was about to fly to Crown Heights for holidays but wound up in military jail. |
