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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.

INTO THE FRAY:

Naftali Goldfarb or Gonen Bennett?

In a single act of duplicity and deceit, Bennett provided the left with broad access to positions of government control and influence.Op-ed.

The new government: MK Rothman and Ketzaleh weigh in

MK Simcha Rothman and Former MK Yaakov "Ketzaleh" Katz weigh in on the formation of Israel's new Lapid-Bennett left-right government.

Israel an Apartheid State? Look at the new government

This is a very unusual alliance of very different ways of life, which seems to me the very essence of Western liberal democracy. Op-ed.

Fatah, Hamas indifferent towards new Israeli government

Abbas' spokesman: New government is an internal Israeli affair, our position has always been clear.

These are the outlined key principles of the new government

As all coalition agreements were submitted to the Knesset Secretariat, Yamina and Yesh Atid present the government's key principles

ANALYSIS:

What does a Bennett-Lapid government mean?

Is it a car with four wheels going in different directions, a unifier or a robot unable to effect change on any major issues Op-ed.

Lapid announces: I have succeeded in forming a government

Naftali Bennett will be Prime Minister for the first two years and then Yair Lapid will serve as Prime Minister.

Hours before mandate expires

Proposal: Portfolio rotation after two years

Proposal for formation of 'change gov't' would see in second term Shaked receive justice portfolio, Sa'ar foreign, and Bennett interior.

A strong Israeli Government can curb domestic Arab Jew-hatred

An Arab minority cannot be allowed to be a rioting majority. Bennett, Sa'ar and Liberman must join Netanyahu's government now. Op-ed.

Report: 'Change camp' agrees on distribution of ministries

In recent weeks, agreements have been formed regarding the appointment of ministers in the government of the "bloc of change".

Ayelet Shaked: Netanyahu's campaign is unreliable

MK Ayelet Shaked clarifies which government Yamina Party aspires to form, attacks negative campaigns conducted by other Rightist parties.

'Opportunity to flank Netanyahu on Right'

Michal Waldiger calls Yamina party to adhere to Rightist line, estimates upcoming elections are opportunity to form national government.

Netanyahu: The school year will extend into July, at my expense"

The Prime Minister says that the government will take steps to fill in what students may have missed during the lockdowns.

Blue and White challenges Regev over flight exceptions committee

Blue and White wants the government to examine anew the powers granted to the committee amid accusations of political favors to travelers.

Government approves Purim night curfew

Curfew to begin at 8:30 p.m. and end at 5:00 a.m. this Thursday, Friday, Shabbat. Defense Minister and Blue and White ministers support

New Hope Party:

Dani Dayan wants 'healing government in spirit of Shamir'

Former Consul to New York Dani Dayan: 'We are definitely a center-Right party, loyal to Eretz Yisrael, loyal to Jewish values.'

Anti-government protest: 'Group of criminals led by Netanyahu'

Prof. Zelicha and Prof. Yoram Yuval call to prosecute PM and leaders of the haredi parties. 'They're responsible for the coronavirus crimes'

Health Minister:

'The government is a mess'

Health Minister Edelstein has lost patience with the government's behavior in cabinet meetings.

Malls and hotels to open in defiance of COVID rules

A growing percentage of Israel's businesses are declaring their intention to reopen in defiance of government guidelines.

Efrat Mayor: "We missed an opportunity"

Head of Efrat Council says that waiting until a government change in both the USA and Israel was a mistake.

Ahead of lockdown: 8,164 new infections in one day

COVID death toll nears 3,500 after 52 deaths reported in last two days. Infection rate dips to 6.8%.

Government approves budget increase

The funds will be allocated to special grants for the disabled population, educational programs and more.

Democracy or divine aristocracy for the People of Israel?

Plato's list of types of regimes can be matched uncannily with what we are seeing today, with only the highest similar to a Torah regime.

Examining Israel's 35th government

Israel has a government after three elections and more than a year, but it is cumbersome and far from unified. Nor is the Opposition. Op-ed.

Live: Inauguration of the 35th government

New government to finally take effect after 500 days of campaigning, 3 elections.

Nir Barkat won't be appointed minister

Former J'lem mayor second, after Sa'ar, of top ten on Likud list who won't be minister. Dichter, Hanegbi apparently also left out of gov't.

Preview: The biggest government in Israel's history

Likud and Blue and White power-sharing yet incomplete, but preliminary picture of Netanyahu-Gantz government to be sworn in tonight emerges.

Government formation bill passed into law

Later today, signatures of more than 61 Knesset members will be submitted to President, who will ask Netanyahu to form government.

Rivlin: The mandate will return to the Knesset tomorrow

President rejects Gantz's request to extend mandate, but neither will mandate be passed to Netanyahu.

Rivlin must decide on next stage by tomorrow

As Gantz's mandate expires, president has several options for the next stage in efforts to form a government.

Chaos on the political front

Watch: Consultations with the president ahead of gov't formation

President Rivlin meets with Knesset faction reps to receive their recommendations before announcing who will be tasked to form government.

INTO THE FRAY: No! Not all votes are equal!

President to invite parties on Sunday

Various factions invited to recommend candidate to would form next government. Round of consultations shortened and will only last one day.

Shaked attempts to create basis for Right-leaning government

Former Justice Minister claims Liberman-haredi agreements can be reached to prevent election; 'No need to drag State into further elections'

Poll: Eastern Europeans fear for democracy's future

Large survey shows most Eastern Europeans fear the fall of democracy, distrust the media.

Knesset Guard to secure Gantz

Once mandate passes to Benny Gantz, security will be placed around him. Netanyahu summons representatives of Rightist bloc.

Gantz rules out joining gov't led by Netanyahu

"Blue and White led by me will not agree to sit in a government with a leader against whom stands a severe indictment," Gantz says.

Liberman: 'We won't recommend Gantz in any case'

Yisrael Beyteinu Chairman in closed meeting: Even if PM fails to form coalition, party will not recommend Gantz in his place.

Israel allegedly ordered IDF: End operations before Eurovision

Government orders army to 'achieve necessary operational goals' in weekend fighting with Hamas before Independence Day and Eurovision.

Netanyahu tasked with forming government

President Rivlin chooses Netanyahu to establish next coalition. 'For the fifth time, you have secured the support of this dear people.'

Shaked: The government is no longer right-wing

Justice Minister explains why there is no reason for the continued existence of the government without Bennett as defense minister.

PM: '61' is not an option

Netanyahu tells Likud ministers his goal is to stabilize government, but he won't agree to a coalition without Liberman.

Who broke into government spokesperson's home?

Police investigate break-in at home of Public Security Minister's spokesperson.

Cabinet to give green light for new Binyamin region community

Netanyahu to submit proposal allowing the continuation of construction of community for Amona expellees.

Arab MK resigns from Knesset

M Basel Ghattas submits resignation letter as part of plea bargain, will be replaced as MK within 48 hours.

The law which will limit left's access to information

New law cuts provision of free government information to leftist organizations since 'taxpayers shouldn't have to provide free info to EU.'

Amir Peretz: I'm going to be Prime Minister

Former Defense Minister vows to retake Labor leadership, then triumph in elections.

Only half of the Israeli public is satisfied with the government

Tel Aviv University and Israel Democracy Institute publish Peace Index revealing public perception on Netanyahu’s government.

Israel’s “right-wing” government

Lapid predicts government will fall by end of the year

Yesh Atid Chairman criticizes government for 'abandoning the political arena,' especially in regards to French ultimatum.

71% of Israelis: Government failing against terror wave

Survey finds 61% of public feels their personal security has been harmed in Arab terror wave, and govt. isn't handling it properly.

When the 'One Percent' meet the ninety nine percent in Jerusalem

14 of Israel's major CEOs to join aspiring professionals in Jerusalem, for crucial advice, mentoring - and beers.

Our Incompetent Prime Minister and Government

Why are we waiting until we are attacked again?