Likud signs coalition deal with United Torah Judaism
Prime Minister-elect Benjamin Netanyahu is one step closer to forming a government as his deadline to do so is fast approaching.
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Likud reports significant progress on way to new government
Right-wing bloc gathers all signatures necessary to replace Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy, potentially paving the way for Shas leader Aryeh Deri, previously convicted of tax fraud, to become a minister.
Left outraged after Smotrich secures foothold in Civil Administration powers
Israel Hayom causes stir after revealing Likud-Religious Zionist Party coalition agreement gives latter effective control over senior appointments in Judea and Samaria governing body.
'Maoz's anti-LGBTQ remarks might land him outside of coalition'
Likud MKs urge far-Right MK Avi Maoz against such remarks, stressing that Benjamin Netanyahu has enough Knesset seats to form a government without him.
Paving way to new government, Likud, Religious Zionist Party sign coalition deal
Bezalel Smotrich is to become finance minister for two years under a rotation deal with Shas chairman Aryeh Deri. Faction will also have control over a number of key government ministries and a senior role in overseeing the construction of Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria.
Likud MKs lament Netanyahu's generous offer to religious parties
Members claim Netanyahu has divided the portfolios between the Religious Zionist Party and Shas, "leaving nothing" for his own faction.
Revealed: Dozens of Judea and Samaria communities to get official recognition
Within 60 days of swearing in Netanyahu as prime minister, cabinet to pass resolution that would allow expropriating land to finalize status of previously unauthorized communities, with heavy investment in infrastructure and security measures.
Religious Zionist Party, Likud reportedly make headway as coalition deadline nears
Efforts between the two parties to strike a deal will continue on Monday, Likud says, but it is unclear if hot-button issue of defense portfolio has been resolved.
Overcoming major hurdle, Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir reach coalition deal
Likud and Otzma Yehudit sign agreement giving Itamar Ben-Gvir the newly created position of national security minister.
'A good government will be sworn in within days'
Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich reportedly drops demand for defense portfolio in exchange for becoming finance minister, paving the way for Benjamin Netanyahu to establish a government.