Former Public Security Minister Avi Dichter says PM Benjamin Netanyahu's decision not to name him a minister in the unity government was a "gross, personal affront." Running for Likud's leadership against Netanyahu "doesn’t scare me," he asserts.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also told confidants that if Blue and White manages to torpedo government approval for sovereignty, he won't hesitate to call for another election.
"After 70 years of waiting, the settlers, of all people, will be the ones who ruin the historic possibility of applying sovereignty. They are hovering around members of Knesset, doing interviews in the press, coaching anyone they can against the plan and they aren't even completely familiar with all the details," one Likud official says.
“The legal system needs to be defended. Its public image has been tarnished, mostly without justification,” says Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn.
Channel 13 News alleges that, prior to being named attorney general, Avichai Mendelblit allegedly pressured the State Attorney's Office to change the reason of record by which an investigation against him was closed.
Yesha Coucil Chairman David Elhayani asks Coalition Chairman MK Miki Zohar to allow council officials to attend the Likud's faction meeting on Sunday to present their position on the US peace plan.
Remarks by Settlement Enterprise Minister Tzipi Hotovely point to difficulties PM Netanyahu could face in implementing the move. Cabinet debate on the issue due to begin on July 1.
Yamina slams decision to shelve a directive that bans Palestinian banks from transferring salaries to terrorists and their families as "giving in" to the Palestinian Authority.
Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz walks out on PM Netanyahu after senior Likud minister says the Blue and White leader doesn't have what it takes to be premier when rotation takes place in 2021.
That he remains in power despite the bitter campaign waged by the state prosecution, his political opposition and the media, speaks volumes about the public’s faith in their prime minister and lack of trust in the justice system.
