government

No leader is perfect, But the alternative is far worse

When the Torah forbids our "cursing the leader of the nation" it does not mean they are perfect. it means that we have to let the government function even if we disagree with it.

Netanyahu:

'I call on my coalition partners - get a hold of yourselves'

The Prime Minister called on his government not to push divisive legislation that could threaten the coalition's cohesion.

Minister Kisch:

'No intention to add Lapid to the government'

Education Minister on reports that there were plans to expand the government: Lapid is not a party to the discourse. Liberman can join, but not at anyone's expense.

Law Prof. Eugene Kontorovich:

'Israel's Court carried out a wartime judicial coup'

Legal expert Prof. Eugene Kontorovich to BBC: 'Supreme court's ruling not challenged by government whose main priority is winning the war"

Minister Amsalem:

'Why does the Chief Staff not come to government meetings?'

Likud minister criticizes Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, wonders why he does not come to government meetings to update the ministers.

Otzma Yehudit votes against

Government approves hostage release deal

Government approves deal which will see 50 Israelis released in batches during a four-day ceasefire. The releases will begin on Thursday.

The Media War: Crafting the right message without risking lives

Government spokespersons must think beyond short-term media wins to address larger issues—protecting Israelis now and in the future. Op-ed.

E Pluribus Unum—the Israeli way

What is the Tanach’s vision of optimal government for the Israelite Polity? Opinion.

MKs demand:

Government must change current policy on Temple Mount

MKs from the right-wing parties appeal to PM and National Security Minister: 'A reality that cannot exist in a Jewish state.'

US and Israel: Both facing democracy and government challenges

As for the US, as Jabotinsky said: Who are we, to make excuses to them; who are they to interrogate us? Op-ed.

Liberman:

'IAF chief proved the gov't is willing to sacrifice the IDF'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Serious questions have been raised about Netanyahu's competence and ability to lead the State of Israel.

The Parsha and Current Events: Tisha B'Av and our future

Pondering several issues.

Poll:

Public favors Gantz joining the government

Most of the voters of the right-wing bloc and close to 40% of supporters of the opposition are against Lapid joining the government.

Poll:

Most of the public is dissatisfied with the government

Kan 11 News poll: Dissatisfaction with the government also found among respondents who voted for parties that are part of the coalition.

Bennett on the attack:

'Ben Gvir secretly records police commanders'

Former Prime Minister continues to criticize the coalition: Smotrich evaded combat service so he could study for a degree at the same time.

Government passes budget for 2023-2024

The Cabinet has approved a budget for the state of Israel through the year 2024.

Ayman Odeh:

'We are against both the coalition and the opposition'

Hadash leader does not see himself as a partner in the fight waged by the opposition against the Netanyahu government.

'Fighting for our country'

Lapid to attend left-wing demonstration on Saturday night

Opposition leader calls to demonstrate against the government: Let's protect our beloved country from the destruction of democracy.

Government to approve political-security cabinet

PM Netanyahu has postponed the appointments of two deputy ministers in the Prime Minister's Office due to legal issues.

Netanyahu to transfer NIS 30 billion to Arab sector

After decrying transfer of billions of shekels to Arab sector while in the opposition, PM moves to protect those funds once in office.

MK Danon: 'We were run over in negotiations'

Likud MK Danny Danon tells what he thinks went wrong forming the government.

PA calls for international boycott of Israel's government

PA urges international community to "reject any dealings with a government committed to carrying out international crimes".

President Herzog:

'No one has the privilege of saying the country is doomed'

Herzog at memorial ceremony for IDF Chief of Staff Amnon Lipkin-Shahak: Israeli democracy is long-standing and stable.

Likud MK:

'The government will treat everyone equally'

MK Nissim Vaturi tells INN: The time has come for a normal government that will not deny Jews basic things such as places to pray.

MK Odeh calls for demonstration in Tel Aviv against gov't

MK Ayman Odeh says that the fight against the government should be moved from the Knesset to the street.

Yesh Atid MK to INN:

'Congratulate the government? I'm actually mourning'

MK Moshe Turpaz: Today is a day of celebration for democracy, but I feel that the majority of Israeli citizens should be worried.

Op-ed:

Mobilizing to fight back

Faced with attackers, domestic and foreign, Israel's new government will need the support of every one of us for each Zionist step it takes.

Abbas' spokesman:

'All settlements will be evacuated from territory of Palestine'

PA chairman's spokesman says the basic lines of the Netanyahu government are a "dangerous escalation".

Jewish Federations congratulate Netanyahu on new government

Jewish Federations of North America also express "significant concerns" over statements and positions by some members of the coalition.

Heads of opposition parties:

'We will fight together against the government'

Heads of opposition parties announce fight against the new government, which they define as "dark and anti-democratic."

Diaspora Blues

They didn’t want Netanyahu. Now that they have him, they want him to govern in the opposite manner from which he pledged to govern. Op-ed.

When I'm 64

Applying the acid test of Paul McCartney's song to Israel's new government makes it painfully apparent what should not be done. Op-ed.

Filling the glass

There are four components of governance and guidance in the parasha. How are we doing?

It's time for a working political system in the Start-Up Nation

Start-up Nation has transformed the Middle East and contributed so many positive things to the world. How about stability at home?. Op-ed.

The day after Bennett

60 Jewish Zionists, headed by Netanyahu, could set up a government if there are elections, but he will have to attend to basic issues.Op-ed.

Shaked pressuring Bennett: Agree to right-wing government

If his government disintegrates, Bennett will consider joining a right-wing government led by Netanyahu.

To Bennett's dismay:

Orbach launches talks on alternative government

Head of Yamina Knesset faction holding talks with haredi Knesset members and the Likud.

The Rise and Fall of Israel's 36th government

As predicted, over the last few weeks the pace of the dissolution of this government has heated up with its demise expected shortly.Op-ed..

Lapid blasts Rinawie Zoabi:

'No one gave in to some delusional document'

Foreign Minister: Anyone who endangers this government from within will pay a price for it.

Op-ed:

The Israeli government has lasted a year; was it worth it?

Defying predictions, the Bennett-Lapid government has held together for a year without destroying everything Netanyahu achieved. Op-ed.

Poll:

'Netanyahu bloc' on the rise

Channel 12 poll finds more than half of Israelis think the Bennett-Lapid government will collapse within months.

MK Eli Cohen to INN:

'The Bennett-Abbas government is finished'

Former Intelligence Minister: This government relies on the Muslim Brotherhood and it will cease to exist soon.

Ayman Odeh:

'This government is right-wing but without Netanyahu'

Joint List chairman blasts Bennett's government: There has been no such attack on Jerusalem since the 1967 occupation.

MK Zohar to INN:

'Bennett's government will topple itself'

MK Miki Zohar says that there is no need to rush to topple the government, since it does not have a majority in any case.

Mansour Abbas:

'We formed a right-center-left-and-Arab government'

MK Mansour Abbas says he is pleased with Ra’am's decison to join the government, calls it a "tremendous political achievement."

Minister Yoaz Hendel:

'I'm not against the Likud, I'm against Bibism'

Communications Minister: I love the Likud public. I would be very happy if the Likud was part of the government.

Arab city to hold protest against Bennett government

Umm Al-Fahm People's Committee planning demonstration against "settler mob" and "fascist and cruel" Bennett government.

Gantz: Achievement of the year - replacing Netanyahu

Defense Minister: I would be happy if the haredim were partners in the government.

Airport instead of housing solution in Atarot?

Ofer Berkowitz questions the motives behind freezing of new housing plan in Atarot, suggesting a hidden government agenda may be to blame.

UTJ MK: We can't even think about joining this government

MK Meir Porush rejects reports that the haredi parties could join the current government.

Disappointed Yamina candidates meet to discuss political future

MK Chikli and 2 other Yamina candidates meet to discuss their political future.

Sa'ar: The fighting within the government is unnecessary

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar calls for calm in the Bennett-Lapid government.

'Gantz behaving like a government within a government'

Senior official in the government speaks out against Defense Minister following his meeting with PA chairman.

Senior govt. source:

'Gantz acting as a government within the government'

Senior source says it will be Defense Minister Gantz's fault if the government falls after he agrees to many steps to strengthen the PA.

Israel plans massive fossil fuel cuts

Cabinet unanimously approves initiative to transition Israel to a low-carbon economy, cutting carbon emissions by 2050.

Bennett government eliminates 5 ministries

Five governmental ministries established during previous national unity government dissolved.

Government to decide on possible holiday COVID restrictions

Government expected to decide next week on the next steps in fighting the latest resurgence of COVID-19 in Israel.

Egyptian TikTok influencers accused of human trafficking

Two Egyptian women in their twenties, charged with human trafficking, claim that they are being smeared by the government.

Giant COVID testing tent in Ben-Gurion airport

Several government ministries have joined together to create a massive open-air testing center in Ben-Gurion airport.

New bill: Premiership will be limited to two largest parties

Bill would see one of the two largest factions in the Knesset form a coalition, ban rotation deals with smaller parties.