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Former Yamina MK Abir Kara at the launch of his new Economic Freedom party in Jerusalem, September 4, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
September 12, 2024, 4:25 pm
Former MK claims he was wrongfully questioned amid fight against ‘cartel’ of lawyers
Police reject Abir Kara’s claim he was denied attorney, say he was probed on suspicion of breaching restraining order
By ToI Staff
Former Yamina MK Abir Kara at the launch of his new Economic Freedom party in Jerusalem, September 4, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
July 12, 2023, 1:53 pm
Prosecutors unveil pending charges against former Yamina MK for double-voting
Abir Kara faces indictment for aggravated forgery, fraud and breach of trust for casting two votes during 2021 plenum session, which he maintains was an innocent mistake
By Alexander Fulbright
Hadar Muchtar, leader of Fiery Youth party speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, October 6, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
October 10, 2022, 4:53 pm
Fiery Youth leader calls on other struggling party heads to quit race and back her
With her party projected to fail to clear the Knesset threshold, Hadar Muchtar tries to convince Abir Kara and Yaron Zelekha to bow out; promises them ministerial jobs
By Tobias Siegal
Ayelet Shaked holds a press conference with Yoaz Hendel to announce their Zionist Spirit party at Kfar Maccabiah in Ramat Gan, July 27, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
September 11, 2022, 7:01 am
Zionist Spirit’s Shaked and Hendel end their short-lived political partnership
Leaders of party, which isn’t expected to enter the Knesset, part ways as Shaked says she’s willing to join Netanyahu government but Hendel won’t; Shaked to meet MKs Kara, Orbach
By ToI Staff
MK Abir Kara presents his new Economic Freedom party in Jerusalem, September 4, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
September 5, 2022, 1:27 am
Small-business champion Abir Kara launches underdog Economic Freedom party
Former Yamina MK starts up party to advance ‘social-minded right-wing’ economics and end ‘Soviet’ market regulations, backed by members of Shulmanim protest group he led
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked (R) and then Yamina MK Abir Kara present their plan to reduce the bureaucratic burden on small businesses, May 1, 2022. (Mark Neiman/GPO)
August 26, 2022, 1:24 pm
Yamina’s Abir Kara parts ways with Shaked’s Zionist Spirit
Shaked claims former Yamina MK leaves due to squabble over list position, while Kara says split is over ‘values and economic policies’
By ToI Staff
Deputy Minister of Religious Services Matan Kahana speaks with Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked in the Knesset on May 16, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/FLASH90)
August 14, 2022, 1:45 pm
Shaked swipes at Kahana as he leaves Yamina for ‘statesmanlike left-wing camp’
Zionist Spirit leader says ‘things have become clearer’ as ex-colleague chooses Gantz-led alliance over their former joint home Yamina, in latest blow to party
By Ash Obel
Defense Minister Benny Gantz (L) and Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on June 22, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
July 10, 2022, 3:43 pm
Blue and White, New Hope said close to deal for joint run in elections
Parties reportedly hope former IDF chief Eisenkot will take 3rd spot on slate; Regev says no room in Likud for Yamina leader Shaked, who insists she’ll stick with her own party
By ToI Staff
Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, June 12, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
July 9, 2022, 1:47 am
Problems keep mounting for Yamina as Netanyahu reportedly plans campaign offensive
New party leader Ayelet Shaked works to stabilize party after defections, drop in support and poor polling; MK Kara considering breaking off to form new party, report says
By ToI Staff
Yamina MK Ayelet Shaked (L) speaks with New Hope head Gideon Sa'ar at the Knesset in Jerusalem, June 2, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
July 4, 2022, 11:50 am
Sa’ar, Shaked trade barbs over talks with Likud in battle for right-wing voters
Justice minister says anyone voting for Shaked knows she’ll join a Netanyahu government; interior minister says she was making ‘superhuman efforts’ to prevent elections
By Jeremy Sharon
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett during a discussion and a vote on the minimum wage at the Knesset in Jerusalem on June 8, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 8, 2022, 9:27 pm
In another blow to coalition, Knesset advances opposition bills to hike minimum wage
Government’s Ra’am party breaks ranks to vote in favor of preliminary legislation from opposition’s Joint List, as imperiled coalition appears headed for a collapse
By ToI Staff
MK Ayman Odeh (left), head of the Joint List, and MK Ahmad Tibi attend a faction meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem on March 7, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 12, 2022, 11:08 am
‘Can’t work like this’: Right-wing coalition MKs object to Joint List cooperation
In response, party chiefs said to explain that there’s no alternative now government has lost its Knesset majority; Lapid doesn’t rule out working with Joint List to pass budget
By ToI Staff
Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked (R) and then Yamina MK Abir Kara present their plan to reduce the bureaucratic burden on small businesses, May 1, 2022. (Mark Neiman/GPO)
May 2, 2022, 11:49 am
Ahead of early budget fight, Shaked plans to streamline small business regulations
Expected to be signed into effect in 2 weeks, interior minister and MK Abir Kara’s amendment to Business Licensing Order eases up on bureaucratic requirements
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
MK Amichai Chikli at the Knesset in Jerusalem on February 7, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 24, 2022, 11:23 pm
Yamina adviser says party’s remaining MKs sticking around ahead of Chikli ouster
Following Chikli’s ‘defector’ status hearing, there is a small but real potential to immediately stabilize government if the renegade lawmaker resigns from the Knesset
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Abir Kara, on April 5, 2021. (Olivier Fitousi/Flash90)
April 15, 2022, 9:46 pm
Yamina’s Kara says rebel MK Silman was snared by Likud, alternate coalition futile
Lawmaker says he would have been interested in forming a right-wing coalition but no such option exists and further resignations will spark elections, which he vows to prevent
By ToI Staff
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