Posts Tagged: Israel coalition talks
Blue and White’s Gantz, Lapid Say Netanyahu is Stalling Coalition Talks
JNS.org - Blue and White Party leader Benny Gantz said on Monday that “unfortunately no tangible progress was made” in coalition talks with Likud leader...
With Potential of New Elections Looming Amid Coalition Talks Crisis, Netanyahu Urges Lieberman to ‘Wake Up and Do the Right Thing’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a major crisis in ongoing coalition negotiations on Monday evening, calling on all parties, and especially Yisrael Beiteinu leader...
Israel’s Netanyahu to Ask for More Time to Form Government: Spokesman
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will ask Israel's president for more time to form a new government, a spokesman said on Saturday. In office for a decade,...
Netanyahu-Lapid Meeting to Salvage Disintegrating Israeli Coalition Fails
JNS.org - A meeting on Monday between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Yair Lapid (leader of the Yesh Atid party), intended...
Election Season Expected to Begin Early in Israel
Times of Israel - Do you smell it? The crisp autumn air, the fragrance of fallen leaves, the scent of politicians beginning their backroom scheming....
Netanyahu Says Ministers Threatening to Withdraw From Coalition Make it Difficult to Govern
Times of Israel - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu struck out at his coalition members during the weekly cabinet meeting Sunday, saying recent ultimatums or threats...
Netanyahu to Lapid: Sign Deal or I’ll Negotiate With Religious Parties
Times of Israel - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued an ultimatum to Yair Lapid Wednesday afternoon — either sign a deal to join ...
Report: Labor Dispute at Israel’s Foreign Ministry Threatens Obama Visit
A labor dispute at Israel's Foreign Ministry isn't only creating complications for Israel, it might threaten US President Barack Obama's visit as well. Foreign Ministry employees...