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EU's Mogherini Congratulates Netanyahu, Urges Peace Talks

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs calls for resumption of peace talks with the end goal of a “two-state” solution.

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.

Labor, Likud: No One Offered Herzog Foreign Ministry

MK Yitzhak Herzog angrily denied a report that he had turned down an offer by Binyamin Netanyahu to be Israel's Foreign Minister.

Shas MK: Government Will be Formed, Despite Misgivings

Shas MK Yaakov Margi is very optimistic that things will work out with all of the Likud's “natural partners."

No Food? Blame the Government

Lack of stable government, cancelled funds cause charity orgs to struggle to give food before Passover; at least 60,000 families affected.

MK Yogev: It's Time Obama Realized Who Won

MK Motti Yogev has requested that Ambassador Dan Shapiro tell Obama who won the election.

Jewish Home to Get Education, Welfare Portfolios

Jewish Home will take over several of the ministerial portfolios left behind by Yesh Atid and Hatnu'a.

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Government will support the south. School year begins. Lapid: demilitarize Gaza next. Licking honey of holy letters.

Ex-Shin Bet Director: What Would We Do With Gaza, Anyway?

Former Shin Bet director slams right wing MKs, and accuses them of 'playing to the crowd' with their tough talk.

Report: 'Israeli-Arab Terrorists Releases or No Deal'

Senior government officials say the controversial releases are key to continuing peace talks, despite 'zero chance' of success.

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'The Presidency Has Turned Into a Joke'

Former MK Eliezer Cohen weighs in on presidential elections to Arutz Sheva, calls for presidential role in government to change.

Lapid Against Decision to Fund Judea, Samaria Organizations

Finance Minister Yair Lapid continues to come out against Judea and Samaria by opposing government funding for regional organizations.

PMW: Talks Go On, As Does PA Anti-Israel Incitement

Official government reports show that incitement against Israel and the Jewish People is continuing on official media channels in the PA

Anti-Corruption Watchdog 'Fighting To Restore Idealism'

Movement for Quality Government holds annual conference, says next fight against corruption is on 'public awareness.'

State to Stop Providing Gas Masks?

Due to changes in defense situation, Syria dismantling chemical weapons, gov't expected to stop gas mask distribution program.

Expert Warns: Major Earthquake Could Hit Israel Anytime

According to Dr. Avi Shapiro, chairman of a government panel on earthquakes, a major earthquake in Israel is just a matter of time.

Netanyahu to Terrorists: 'We Are Here To Stay'

PM Netanyahu's message at the weekly Cabinet meeting: although terrorist attacks increase, we are here to stay.

Uproar as Knesset Votes to Alter Form of Government

Bill passed on initial reading would limit number of ministers, block smaller parties, and make it harder to topple government.

Bennett Defends his Record: This is a Good Government

Naftali Bennett stands up to critics on Judea and Samaria building, Torah studies. ‘We’ve done what nobody else could do.’

Gov't Approves Bill Limiting Ministers to 19

Governance Law would raise minimum threshold for entering Knesset to 4%, pushing out small parties.

Syria Accuses US of 'Throwing Oil on Fire'

Syrian government daily accuses US of having "thrown oil on the fire" of country's conflict by doubling its aid to the opposition.

Peres Meets New Government for Traditional Photograph

"I am confident that you will be attentive to the needs of the people," President Peres tells new government.

Netanyahu: Time to Work Together

It’s time to put all the differences aside and work together, Netanyahu tells the members of his new government during their first meeting.

Knesset Votes Government in, With 68 For, 48 Against

After nearly six weeks of negotiations and many dramatic moments, Israel has a new government

Yachimovich: Opposition Will be 'Tough but Fair'

Labor head MK Shelly Yachimovich, who has been named chairperson of the opposition, promised that the opposition would be “tough but fair"

Who's Who in the New Government

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will preside over a government of 22 ministers, including him - the smallest government in decades.

Coalition Deal Seen as Great Achievement for Religious Zionism

The coalition agreement that will send Israel's 33rd government on its way is to be signed Wednesday night, sources said

60 Arrested in Egypt Anti-Morsi Clashes

Egyptian police arrested 60 demonstrators across the country during violent protests targeting government and police buildings.

Netanyahu: System of Government Needs Major Reform

Netanyahu calls for reforms to stabilize government, tells MKs to unite “in times of trial.”

'Anonymous' Hacks Govt Website, Vows to Release Classified Info

Activists from the infamous hacker group 'Anonymous' have disabled US government website and have vowed to release classified information.

Government Ads: We Lowered Cost of Living

As ‘social justice’ protests continue, government unveils ads revealing drop in the cost of living.

Romanian Minister Calls Holocaust Remarks 'Completely Wrong'

Romanian minister Dan Sova said Friday that his remarks denying the Holocaust were "completely wrong.”

Hungarian Website Offers Reward for Info on Anti-Nazi Protestors

Hungarian police are investigating a far-right website that has offered to provide a reward for information on anti-Nazi protesters.

Russia Suspends New Arms Shipments to Syria

Russia on Monday signaled that it would not sign new weapons contracts with Syria so long as the situation in the country remains unstable.

Steinitz: Israel Should Adopt Presidential System

FM Yuval Steinitz responded to calls for new elections saying Israel should take the dramatic step of adopting presidential governance

Migron Destruction: Direct Order from Barak

Barak overturned emergency stay injunction to destroy Migron homes; prosecutors accused of ‘breaking the law in the name of the law.’

Civil Service Head: Israel Behind on 'Affirmative Acition' Goals

Israel must ensure that 10% of public workers are Arab, the new head of the Civil Service said Tuesday.