MK Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi, of the far-left Meretz party, announces plans to leave the Bennett government, and resign appointment as consul-general to Shanghai • Full Story
Coalition chairwoman MK Idit Silman (Yamina) said Sunday that she will not reconsider her decision to bolt the Bennett government, and called on right-of-center MKs in the coalition to help form a new government in the present Knesset. Yotam Ben Yisrael, an advisor to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, denied reporting by Channel 12 that the government has asked jurists to see if a special agreement can be drawn up with the Joint Arab List, ensuring its support without the party formally joining the government • Full Story
The Bennett government suffered a major political blow Wednesday morning, with coalition chairwoman Idit Silman announcing her departure from the coalition. The coalition chairwoman cited deep ideological differences with the government’s left-wing partners, including the Meretz and Labor factions • Full Story
The Rebbe expresses disapproval towards religious Knesset members who prioritize money and power over religious values. You can subscribe to “The Daily Video” from Maor, delivered right to your Whatsapp by texting “Subscribe” to 718-687-8900 or visiting MyMaor.org • Watch
Current Member of the Knesset (Likud) and former Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat visited 770 Eastern Parkway today as part of his current trip to the United States. The politician toured various parts of ‘Chabad World Headquarters’, including the Library of Agudas Chasidei Chabad, the office of WLCC, and the apartment of the Frierdiker Rebbe. Mr. Barkat met with local leaders, lauding the success of Chabad operations worldwide, citing the Jewish people’s dire need for the Rebbe MH”s shluchim • Full Story, Photos
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett reacted Tuesday to his government’s failure to pass a Knesset motion renewing a law that bars Palestinian family reunification, accusing the opposition of “purposefully and directly” damaging Israel’s security. While the right-wing Likud and Religious Zionism opposition parties support the law in principle, they voted against extending it, along with the ultra-Orthodox parties and the Joint List, in order to embarrass the government • Full Story
