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News and updates about coalition talks

UN Chief to Look for 'Realistic Options' for Israel-PA Peace

Ban Ki-moon says he will investigate whether resumption of peace talks is possible after new government is sworn in.

UN Chief to Look for 'Realistic Options' for Israel-PA Peace

PA Upset over Shape of New Israeli Government

Palestinian Authority chief negotiator Saeb Erakat laments formation of nationalist-religious government.

PA Upset over Shape of New Israeli Government

Former Shas MK: Netanyahu's Government Will be Short-Lived

Former MK Nissim Ze’ev predicts there will be too much friction in Netanyahu's new government for it to last long.

Former Shas MK: Netanyahu's Government Will be Short-Lived

Herzog: This is a 'Government of National Failure'

Zionist Union, Yesh Atid denounce Netanyahu's new coalition, promise to fight it.

Herzog: This is a 'Government of National Failure'

Netanyahu: 61 is Good, and 61 Plus is Even Better

Netanyahu, Bennett welcome agreement that will enable the establishment of a coalition with 61 MKs.

Netanyahu: 61 is Good, and 61 Plus is Even Better

Breaking news

Likud, Jewish Home Sign Coalition Deal

Deal struck two hours before deadline, sources say. Netanyahu gives in on Justice Ministry, but keeps Foreign Ministry.

Likud, Jewish Home Sign Coalition Deal

Zero hour ultimatum

Bennett Demands: Justice Ministry or Opposition

Bennett in last minute demand that Shaked be made justice minister; Likud sources say 'lust for portfolios canceling right-wing govt.'

Bennett Demands: Justice Ministry or Opposition

Rabbi Riskin Concerned over Haredi Control of Religious Affairs

Efrat's chief rabbi tells Jewish Home to press for 'reform,' both in divorce rights for women in religious courts and in the conversion law.

Rabbi Riskin Concerned over Haredi Control of Religious Affairs

United Torah Judaism Supports Unity Government

Haredi party, like Shas, believes Labor joining coalition will help stabilize government, further social causes.

United Torah Judaism Supports Unity Government

MK Miri Regev to Bennett: Stop Playing Games, Join the Coalition

Likud MK calls on Jewish Home to join the government immediately, threatens small parties would suffer in return to polls.

MK Miri Regev to Bennett: Stop Playing Games, Join the Coalition

Report: Netanyahu Refuses to Give Jewish Home Foreign Ministry

Likud sources say Bennett offered Justice Ministry instead; all talks have ground to a halt.

Report: Netanyahu Refuses to Give Jewish Home Foreign Ministry

Jewish Home Outraged Over Coalition Agreement with Shas

Jewish Home, upset that Religious Affairs Ministry was given to Shas, plans to demand another ministry as "compensation".

Jewish Home Outraged Over Coalition Agreement with Shas

Liberman Predicts Elections by 2016

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says a coalition made up of 61 MKs will be short-lived, insists it's Likud's fault that he chose not to join.

Liberman Predicts Elections by 2016

Report: Jewish Home to Demand Foreign Ministry

After Yisrael Beytenu backs out of talks, Jewish Home reportedly weighing demanding the Foreign Ministry ahead of deadline.

Report: Jewish Home to Demand Foreign Ministry

Shas, Likud Sign Coalition Agreement

Under agreement, Deri to be appointed Economy Minister; Shas to receive two Ministries and several deputy positions.

Shas, Likud Sign Coalition Agreement

MKs Welcome, Fume Over Liberman's Coalition Announcement

Reactions range from fury to encouragement as MKs weigh the possibilities of a government without Yisrael Beytenu.

MKs Welcome, Fume Over Liberman's Coalition Announcement

Analysis

Liberman's Gambit: Stroke of Genius or Political Suicide?

By announcing he won't join the coalition, Liberman is throwing down the gauntlet to Likud and Jewish Home - but it's a risky move.

Liberman's Gambit: Stroke of Genius or Political Suicide?

Coalition crisis

Liberman Won't Join Netanyahu Government

Yisrael Beytenu to remain in Opposition, Liberman to resign as Foreign Minister. Could it torpedo the coalition?

Liberman Won't Join Netanyahu Government

Yesh Atid Protests UTJ Coalition Agreement as a 'Sellout'

MKs and activists demonstrate in Tel Aviv against coalition deal which 'sells out' the nationalist camp and the State, they claim.

Yesh Atid Protests UTJ Coalition Agreement as a 'Sellout'

Shaked Wishes to Resign as MK After Being Appointed a Minister

Jewish Home seeking a clause in coalition agreement allowing Shaked to resign as an MK in order to allow Shuli Muallem into the Knesset.

Shaked Wishes to Resign as MK After Being Appointed a Minister

Ofra Residents Turn to Jewish Home: Save Our Community

Frustrated residents plea to Naftali Bennett to stand up for the rights of Judea-Samaria in coalition talks ahead of demolition order.

Ofra Residents Turn to Jewish Home: Save Our Community

Haredi Party, Left United Over Child Allowance Increase

Prof. Yossi Yonah of Labor praises child allowance raise, says it will lift Israel higher on OECD list.

Haredi Party, Left United Over Child Allowance Increase

Child Allowances to Increase As Part of UTJ Deal

Cash-strapped parents to receive nearly double the current monthly child allowance rate in 2016. UTJ: It's a good deal.

Child Allowances to Increase As Part of UTJ Deal

Aryeh Deri Drops Demand for Interior Ministry

Shas head convicted of bribery during his last interior ministry stint tell Army Radio he's giving up on the ministry 'to prevent slander.'

Aryeh Deri Drops Demand for Interior Ministry

Left Blasts Netanyahu Over Coalition Agreements

Yair Lapid, Yitzhak Herzog and Tzipi Livni criticize coalition agreements with Kulanu and United Torah Judaism.

Left Blasts Netanyahu Over Coalition Agreements

Jewish Home: Patience is a Virtue

Jewish Home party urges Central Committee members to be patient as coalition negotiations continue.

Jewish Home: Patience is a Virtue

Bennett to Receive Diaspora Affairs Ministry

Incremental progress made in coalition talks, hours after Bennett also reportedly given Education Ministry.

Bennett to Receive Diaspora Affairs Ministry

Netanyahu and Litzman Meet to Sign Coalition Deal

Clauses of agreement being perused ahead of final signing between Likud and UTJ heads, as coalition continues to come together.

Netanyahu and Litzman Meet to Sign Coalition Deal

Coalition Deal to Stop Supreme Court Interference

Agreement draft between Likud and UTJ includes clause preventing court from cancelling laws passed by majority of MKs.

Coalition Deal to Stop Supreme Court Interference

Confirmed: Netanyahu to Appoint Bennett Education Minister

After coalition crisis as Jewish Home walks out of talks, Likud tells party its request for education portfolio will be granted.

Confirmed: Netanyahu to Appoint Bennett Education Minister

Shas Levels its Demands to Return to Coalition Talks

Deri tells press conference he won't return to talks with Likud without at 0% VAT on basic goods and a 'social toolbox,' after UTJ deal.

Shas Levels its Demands to Return to Coalition Talks

First Coalition Deal Signed Between UTJ and Likud

Haredi party UTJ becomes the first to seal negotiations as Netanyahu's coalition government starts to take form.

First Coalition Deal Signed Between UTJ and Likud

Coalition drama

Jewish Home Anger: If Bibi Doesn't Want Us, Let's Turn to Buji

After cutting off talks with PM, Jewish Home MKs vent their fury at Likud for 'taking us for granted'; 'We're not in Likud's back pocket'.

Jewish Home Anger: If Bibi Doesn't Want Us, Let's Turn to Buji

Did Deri Just Threaten to Abandon Bibi for Buji?

Claiming he has not received a conclusive ministry offer from Netanyahu, Shas head Aryeh Deri says he's weighing his next steps.

Did Deri Just Threaten to Abandon Bibi for Buji?

Kulanu Veto on Court Reform: Will Jewish Home Fight Back?

Conditions set by Kahlon's party mean that judicial junta will continue to rule from the courtrooms. Will Bennett dig in his heels?

Kulanu Veto on Court Reform: Will Jewish Home Fight Back?

Sources: Netanyahu, Kahlon Closer to Agreement

Prime Minister and Kulanu chairman meet and reportedly make progress on coalition agreement.

Sources: Netanyahu, Kahlon Closer to Agreement

Netanyahu Faces Uphill Battle to Form Coalition

Likud presents two initiatives Kulanu opposes and conflict continues over religious affairs post, leaving Netanyahu with mess on his hands.

Netanyahu Faces Uphill Battle to Form Coalition

Deputy Mayors Demand Bennett Provide Senior Portfolios

Jewish Home's Forum of Deputy Mayors support Bennett's ultimatum to Likud, but also demand the religion, education, and foreign portfolios.

Deputy Mayors Demand Bennett Provide Senior Portfolios

Implications for Iran?

Bennett May Receive Intelligence Portfolio

Netanyahu looks ready to present Rivlin with rough outline of government as he seeks two-week extension to form a coalition.

Bennett May Receive Intelligence Portfolio

Report: Likud and United Torah Judaism Deal On the Rocks

UTJ source tells Arutz Sheva that Likud has retracted prior agreements to repeal criminal sanctions from Enlistment Law.

Report: Likud and United Torah Judaism Deal On the Rocks

Report: Netanyahu to Ask Rivlin for Coalition Extension

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to ask for more time to build coalition amid rumors of a possible unity government.

Report: Netanyahu to Ask Rivlin for Coalition Extension

Netanyahu, Bennett to Meet for Coalition Talks After Impasse

Jewish Home reportedly to receive Economy, Strategic Affairs, Agriculture portfolios; MK Ayelet Shaked may gain a portfolio as well.

Netanyahu, Bennett to Meet for Coalition Talks After Impasse

How You can Influence Policy Guidelines for the New Coalition

How You can Influence Policy Guidelines for the New Coalition

Bennett: Some Progress Made in Talks with Likud

Jewish Home chair says while headway has been made on some issues, more negotiations are needed over construction and Jewish State Law.

Bennett: Some Progress Made in Talks with Likud

Petition Inside Likud: Avoid Coalition with Labor at Any Cost

Dozens of central Likud activists demand Netanyahu sign 'dignified' deal with Jewish Home and avoid 'unity' coalition with Left.

Petition Inside Likud: Avoid Coalition with Labor at Any Cost

Likud, Jewish Home Mull Dethroning Leftist 'Junta'

Coalition talks between the parties include bill making it difficult for foreign countries to donate to NGOs, influence Israeli politics.

Likud, Jewish Home Mull Dethroning Leftist 'Junta'

Likud, Jewish Home Teams to Meet Today, Discuss Portfolios

Likud floats idea of giving Jewish Home Education and Agriculture ministries, as well as control of settlement budgets.

Likud, Jewish Home Teams to Meet Today, Discuss Portfolios

Jewish Home: Either the Foreign Ministry or Opposition

Bennett demands the foreign ministry, and a senior source says the party chairman is 'not afraid of the Opposition.'

Jewish Home: Either the Foreign Ministry or Opposition

Kahlon: Give Us the Tools to Make Changes - Or We Won't be There

Kulanu chairman issues veiled threat to Likud as coalition talks continue.

Kahlon: Give Us the Tools to Make Changes - Or We Won't be There

Hotovely: Netanyahu Will Form a Nationalist Government

Likud MK dismisses claims that Netanyahu will form a unity government, advises voters not to believe every headline they read.

Hotovely: Netanyahu Will Form a Nationalist Government

Yinon Magal: Likud Purposely Stalling Coalition Talks

Incoming Jewish Home MK says that Netanyahu keeps raising the bar for the coalition - in hopes of forming a unity government instead.

Yinon Magal: Likud Purposely Stalling Coalition Talks

Sources Say Talks Are Stuck After Bennett-Netanyahu Meeting

Netanyahu and Jewish Home chairman meet for coalition negotiations amid tensions between the two parties.

Sources Say Talks Are Stuck After Bennett-Netanyahu Meeting

Yisrael Beytenu Taps Netanyahu for Fourth Term

Clear majority of 67 MKs have now recommended Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Likud warns nationalist parties they'd better tone down their demands.

Yisrael Beytenu Taps Netanyahu for Fourth Term

Kahlon Recommends Bibi, Who Now Has a Majority

With Kulanu's 10 MKs, Netanyahu has a 61-seat majority. If Liberman joins, too, he'll have 67.

Kahlon Recommends Bibi, Who Now Has a Majority

So Far: 51 MKs Tap Bibi, 24 Pick Herzog

President Rivlin's meetings with Shas and UTJ have ended. Both parties recommended Netanyahu. UTJ: 'we won't sit with Lapid. He beat us up.'

So Far: 51 MKs Tap Bibi, 24 Pick Herzog

Netanyahu Works Out Last Minute Coalition Deadlock

Compromise reached between Yuval Steinitz and Silvan Shalom, both of whom requested the Water and Energy Ministry.

Netanyahu Works Out Last Minute Coalition Deadlock

Bayit Yehudi: What They Got in Coalition Deal

Bayit Yehudi party head Naftali Bennett finalized the appointments party members will receive in the government.

Bayit Yehudi: What They Got in Coalition Deal

Netanyahu Presents Coalition to Peres

"We stand before a decisive year in security, the economy and attempts to advance peace."

Netanyahu Presents Coalition to Peres

Netanyahu: We have a New Government

Prime Minister writes citizens: "Thank you for awarding me the privilege of serving you as Prime Minister for the 3rd time."

Netanyahu: We have a New Government

Negotiations Conclude

Bennett and Lapid Agree to Give Up Vice PM Title

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have reportedly agreed to give up the title of Vice Prime Minister, paving the way for a new government.

Bennett and Lapid Agree to Give Up Vice PM Title