![]() 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. |