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An Emirati official stands near an El Al plane that carried a US-Israeli delegation to the UAE following a normalization accord, upon its arrival at the Abu Dhabi airport, in the first-ever direct flight from Israel to the UAE, on August 31, 2020. (KARIM SAHIB / AFP)
September 11, 2020, 12:53 pm
UAE delegation’s Israel visit likely to be delayed as lockdown looms — minister
Planned arrival of Emirati officials might go forward despite closure, but under tight restrictions, Science Minister Izhar Shay says
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Defense Minister Benny Gantz at the weekly cabinet meeting, at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Jerusalem, on July 5, 2020. (Amit Shabi/POOL)
August 10, 2020, 11:31 pm
Amid crisis, Gantz allies said split on bill to bar Netanyahu from premiership
News site quotes minister in Gantz’s party arguing that while the proposal is right ethically, it could backfire politically; Likud reportedly believes bill poses little threat
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Alternate Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Benny Gantz at the weekly cabinet meeting, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem on July 5, 2020. (Amit Shabi/POOL)
August 10, 2020, 12:48 pm
Netanyahu confirms support for budget delay, urges political stability
While hailing proposed bill that would avert immediate threat of elections, PM says previous government was ‘more efficient’ than current one
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, with then-tourism minister Yariv Levin during a vote at the assembly hall of the Knesset on February 13, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90/File)
August 10, 2020, 10:19 am
Knesset speaker warns government still far from solving coalition crisis
Yariv Levin says that even with proposed bill delaying budget deadline, coalition cannot continue to function with constant disagreements, flexibility needed from both sides
By Stuart Winer and TOI staff
Demonstrators chant slogans and hold signs during a rally against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside his residence in Jerusalem, Saturday, Aug 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
August 2, 2020, 2:17 pm
Netanyahu: Protesters are trampling on democracy; Gantz: They must be protected
PM again attacks media over coverage, claims without evidence that protests are leading to virus outbreaks; defense minister says protests are ‘lifeblood of democracy’
By TOI staff
Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, center, his Hungarian counterpart Peter Peter Szijjártó, left and Israeli Minister of Science and Technology Izhar Shay, right, give elbow bump greetings during their meeting, in Jerusalem, July 20, 2020. (Ronen Zvulun/Pool via AP)
July 20, 2020, 8:27 pm
FM Ashkenazi to Hungarian counterpart: US peace plan a ‘significant opportunity’
Gabi Ashkenazi meets with visiting Peter Szijjártó, urges Budapest to use its position on UN atomic watchdog’s board to hold Iran accountable for its ‘malign activities’
By Raphael Ahren and TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Health Minister Yuli Edelstein, Public Security Minister Amir Ohana, Interior Minister Aryeh Deri and ultra-Orthodox MKs to discuss the government's coronavirus response, on July 13, 2020. (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO)
July 14, 2020, 8:54 pm
PM, ministers consider further virus restrictions, fail to agree on new measures
As case spike, cabinet weighs limiting gatherings to 10, while National Security Council recommends shuttering restaurants, sans deliveries, in addition to synagogues, yeshivas
By TOI staff
Illustrative: Hananel Even Hen and Shiran Habush celebrate during thier wedding at a public park in the Jewish Settlement of Efrat, in Gush Etzion, March 15, 2020, after their wedding was cancelled due to new regulations following the spread of the coronavirus. (Gershon Elinson/Flash90)
June 28, 2020, 3:45 pm
Ministers said at odds with health officials over limiting weddings, day camps
Cabinet to reconvene Monday, but many members reportedly against any steps that could harm economy; PM orders contact tracing to be completed within 48 hours, virus testing in 12
By TOI staff
Shas party leader Aryeh Deri arrives at the Knesset for a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, March 3, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 18, 2020, 12:37 am
Using new law, Shas leader Deri resigns from Knesset to allow new MK to enter
Petah Tikva deputy mayor Uriel Busson to become party’s newest lawmaker after Rabbi Baruch Gazahay dropped candidacy amid outcry over his comments disparaging women
By Raoul Wootliff
Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz takes a selfie with activists at the party headquarters, April 8, 2019. (Sraya Diamant)
June 17, 2020, 10:47 pm
Woman grilled by police for tweeting photo of heart and dagger tattoo at Gantz
Yesh Atid activist denies threatening Blue and White chief and another minister, says she got tattoo after they joined Netanyahu-led government in ‘betrayal’
By TOI staff
Blue and White Party leader Defense Minister Benny Gantz, second right, meets with incoming lawmakers set to enter the Knesset under the so-called Norwegian Law, June 17, 2020. (Noam Moskowitz)
June 17, 2020, 4:57 pm
Opposition to swell by 1 MK as 5 Blue and White ministers resign from Knesset
Party leader Gantz meets with 4 incoming lawmakers, all women, set to join his faction; one additional replacement will side with opposition
By TOI staff
Professor Yael Amitai speaks on Channel 13 news, undated video (Screen grab/Channel 13)
June 14, 2020, 1:51 pm
Minister appoints prof once barred for supporting conscientious objection
Yael Amitai is confirmed for R&D panel that previous science minister excluded her from because she had signed a petition about IDF soldiers in the West Bank
By TOI staff
Izhar Shay poses at the Knesset, on April 29, 2019 (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)
June 10, 2020, 4:10 pm
Freshman minister enters quarantine after staffer is diagnosed with virus
Yizhar Shai reportedly tested negative earlier this week but will undergo second check; said to have last met with diagnosed aide last week
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and Defense Minister Benny Gantz at the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on June 7, 2020. (Menahem Kahana/AFP)
June 9, 2020, 11:18 am
Minister: Gantz backs Jordan Valley annexation if supported by US, Arab states
Amid burgeoning international criticism of move, Blue and White’s Izhar Shai says centrist party has reached agreement with Likud
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and Head of the Defense and the then Foreign Affairs Committee MK Avi Dichter in the Knesset, March 8, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 14, 2020, 8:01 pm
Coalition swearing-in pushed to Sunday as spurned Likud MKs turn on Netanyahu
Mini-rebellion as PM struggles to divvy out limited number of portfolios to senior lawmakers in his own party; Gantz finds out about ‘request’ for delay from media
By Raoul Wootliff and Jacob Magid
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