Posted by bonniekgoodman on December 8, 2014
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2014/12/08/israel-musings-december-7-2014-netanyahu-makes-last-ditch-effort-to-form-new-coalition-to-avert-elections/
Source: Jerusalem Post, 12-26-13
PM, foreign minister decide to raise electoral threshold from 2% to 3.25%, which would make factions have minimum of 4 MKs….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on December 26, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/12/26/israel-political-brief-december-26-2013-pm-netanyahu-liberman-raise-electoral-threshold-compromise-could-keep-arabs-out-of-knesset/
Posted by bonniekgoodman on August 1, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/08/01/israel-musings-august-1-2013-israeli-knesset-passes-first-reading-of-controversial-governance-bill/
A poll taken following the resumption of diplomatic talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority has found that the Likud-Beytenu party is enjoying a slight boost in popularity – despite the fact that most Likud supporters say PA Chairman Abbas does not truly want peace.
If elections were held today, Likud Beytenu would receive 33 seats instead of its current 31, according to the survey, which was conducted by Rafi Smith on behalf of Globes….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on August 1, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/08/01/israel-political-brief-august-1-2013-poll-slight-boost-for-likud-bayit-yehudi/
Source: Haaretz, 6-7-13
Furious chairman makes decision after highly sensitive comments made by Shin Bet security service chief about PA President Mahmoud Abbas were leaked to the press….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on June 7, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/06/07/israel-political-brief-june-7-2013-embarrassing-media-leak-forces-avigdor-lieberman-to-declassify-knesset-defense-committee-discussions/
Source: JTA, 5-2-13
Danny Ayalon testified that former Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman advanced a diplomat’s appointment in return for information….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on May 2, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/05/02/israel-political-brief-may-2-2013-danny-ayalon-testifies-against-former-boss-foreign-minister-avigdor-liberman-in-fraud-trial/
Source: Arutz Sheva, 3-18-13
Yisrael Beyteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman made it clear Monday afternoon that the agreement between his party and the Likud would continue….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 18, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/03/18/israel-political-brief-march-18-2013-avigdor-lieberman-likud-beiteinu-unity-to-remain/
Source: Haaretz, 3-17-13
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held meetings on Sunday with Likud Knesset members and leading coalition partners to complete a last-minute cabinet shuffle, in advance of the swearing-in ceremony for Israel’s 33rd government on Monday….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 17, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/03/17/israel-political-brief-march-17-2013-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-names-moshe-yaalon-as-defense-minister-gideon-saar-as-interior-minister/
Source: Ynetnews, 3-16-13
Prime minister informs president he’s succeeded in forming a government after signing coalition deal with Yesh Atid, Habayit Hayehudi; government to be sworn in Monday….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 16, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/03/16/israel-political-brief-march-16-2013-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-informs-president-shimon-peres-we-have-a-government/
Source: Walla, 3-15-13
יש ממשלה: לפיד ובנט חתמו על הסכם קואליציוני עם הליכוד. מאת: יהושע בריינר ויאיר אלטמן, מערכת וואלה! חדשות. יום שישי, 15 במרץ. אחרי המחלוקת סביב תפקיד סגן ראש הממשלה, ובתום משא ומתן ארוך ומתיש, חתמו יש עתיד והבית היהודי על הסכמים לכניסתן לממשלה ה-33 של ישראל. נתניהו: “נעבוד למען ישראל”. תגיות: יאיר לפיד,בנימין נתניהו,נפתלי בנט,מו”מ קואליציוני. צילום: שלומי גבאי, דניאל בוק, עריכה: מיכאל ברגמן. סוף-סוף, יש קואליציה: מפלגות הבית היהודי ויש עתיד חתמו בצהריים (שישי) על הסכמים קואליציוניים עם הליכוד-ביתנו, שסוללת את דרכן לממשלה…
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 15, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/03/15/israel-political-brief-march-15-2013-yair-lapid-naftali-bennett-signs-government-coalition-agreement-with-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-likud/
Source: JPost, 3-14-13
Liberman and Netanyahu at Likud Beytenu faction meeting, Feb 5 2013 Photo: Marc Israel Sellem/The Jerusalem Post
Likud Beytenu succeeded in retaining the most important portfolios for itself in coalition negotiations, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Thursday as he neared signing a final agreement on the next government.
Speaking at a Likud Beytenu faction meeting, Netanyahu stated that he was finishing the work of building the coalition for the upcoming term which he said would be “one of the most difficult ever.”…
“I insisted that Likud Beytenu have a majority of ministers in government so we can get things done,” he stressed….READ MORE
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Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 14, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/03/14/israel-political-brief-march-14-2013-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-likud-succeeded-in-keeping-top-ministries/
Negotiating teams of the Likud, Bayit Yehudi and Yesh Atid are working into the night to finalize the wording of the coalition agreement.
Source: Arutz Sheva, 3-13-13
Lapid, Netanyahu, Bennett
Arutz Sheva/Flash 90
According to the agreement being formed, Israel’s new government will look as follows:
Likud Beytenu
Avigdor Lieberman – Foreign Minister
Zeev Elkin – Deputy Foreign Minister
Moshe Yaalon – Defense Minister
Yair Shamir – Agriculture Minister
Yitzhak Aharonovitch – Minister of Internal Security
Sofa Landver – Immigration Absorption Minister
Uzi Landau – Tourism Minister
Gideon Saar or Gilad Erdan – Interior Minister
Yuli Edelstein – Knesset Speaker
The Likud will also get the Communications, Infrastructure, Strategic Affairs and Home Front Defense Ministries. The identity of each of these ministers has yet to be determined.
Yesh Atid
Yair Lapid – Finance Minister
Rabbi Shai Piron – Minister of Education
Yaakov Peri – Minister of Science
Meir Cohen – Welfare Minister
Yael German – Health Minister
Some reports indicated that MK Ofer Shelah may be appointed Deputy Defense Minister.
Bayit Yehudi
Naftali Bennett – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economics and Trade, the Diaspora and Jerusalem
Uri Ariel – Housing and Construction Minister who will also be in charge of the Israel Lands Administration
Uri Orbach – Pensioners’ Affairs Minister
Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan – Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs
Bayit Yehudi will also receive the chairmanship of the Knesset’s Finance Committee (to be given to either MK Nissan Slomianski or Ayelet Shaked), and one of its MKs will be appointed Deputy Minister of Education.
Hatnua
Tzipi Livni – Justice Minister
Amir Peretz – Environment Minister
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 13, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/03/13/israel-political-brief-march-13-2013-likud-bayit-yehudi-yesh-atid-negotiating-teams-meet-to-finalize-government-coalition-agreement/
Source: Ynetnews, 3-13-13
Habait Hayehudi Chairman Naftali Bennett commented Wednesday about the imminent formation of the government:
“I wish to congratulate my friend Yair Lapid for his display of leadership and resolve, and also Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman. At this time the government is being forged in friendship and mutual responsibility. This next government will look out for all of Am Israel.”
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 13, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/03/13/full-text-israel-political-brief-march-13-2013-habait-hayehudi-chairman-naftali-bennett-statement-on-government-coalition-agreement/
Source: Haaretz, 3-12-13
Yesh Atid had initially demanded a cabinet of 18 ministers, but has tentatively conceded to including eight deputy ministers as well….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 11, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/03/11/israel-political-brief-march-12-2013-yair-lapid-gets-his-way-new-government-limited-to-twenty-ministers/
Source: Jerusalem Post, 3-11-13
Likud Beytenu on Monday said they “insist” on retaining the Education portfolio during talks with their potential coalition partners….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 11, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/03/11/israel-political-brief-march-11-2013-likud-beitenu-seek-to-hold-on-to-education-portfolio/
Source: Haaretz, 3-11-13
Yair Lapid, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Naftali Bennett. Photo by Archive
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid and Habayit Hayehudi Chairman Naftali Bennett on Monday afternoon, after a late-night negotiations marathon failed to yield resolution on some of the final disagreements delaying the formation of the next Israeli government.
The issues left on the agenda include the appointment of an education minister, the number of ministers and deputy ministers who will compose the next government, and the distribution of portfolios among the coalition partners. A final agreement between the three parties is expected to be announced by Monday night…..READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 11, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/03/11/israel-political-brief-march-11-2013-pm-benjamin-netanyahus-coalition-talks-enter-final-stage/
Source: Ynetnews, 3-10-13
“This morning we reached an agreement with Yesh Atid on the issue of ‘equal share of the burden,’ but this afternoon they withdrew their approval to the outline that was devised on the issue,” a Likud-Beiteinu source said Sunday evening….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 10, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/03/10/israel-political-brief-march-10-2013-likud-beiteinu-yesh-atid-reneged-on-equal-share-deal/
Source: The Times of Israel , 3-6-13
Netanyahu’s agreement with Liberman has been put to the test in coalition talks with Yesh Atid, whose leader Yair Lapid has his eyes set on the foreign minister position….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 6, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/03/06/israel-political-brief-march-6-2013-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-can-hold-foreign-ministry-for-avigdor-liberman-attorney-general-says/
Source: Jerusalem Post, 2-18-13
Netanyahu tells ministers Lapid and Bennett are advancing themselves at the country’s expense, according to Likud sources, who allege that the pair are aiming to break the 36-year-old bond between Likud and the haredi parties….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on February 17, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/02/17/israel-political-brief-february-18-2013-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-livid-at-lapid-bennett-conspiracy-to-push-haredim-out/
Source: JTA, 2-17-13
Former Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman pleaded not guilty on all counts at the opening of his trial for fraud and breach of trust….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on February 17, 2013
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2013/02/17/israel-political-brief-february-17-2013-avigdor-liberman-pleads-not-guilty-at-opening-of-fraud-trial/
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