BREAKING NEWS

Netanyahu to fire Amir Peretz from government coalition

By JPOST.COM STAFF

NOVEMBER 9, 2014 08:27

Netanyahu is expected to fire MK Amir Peretz from his position as environmental protection minister within the next day, according to an Israel Radio report on Sunday morning.

Peretz had threatened over the weekend that he would resign from his post if the government continues its current policies, though did not say when it would happen.

“The time has come to start speaking about alternatives to the prime minister,” he said Saturday night, claiming that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “held captive by the most extremist trends...at a time when everything is burning and boiling over around us.”

Peretz accused Netanyahu of making extremist statements and legitimizing those who inflame the atmosphere.

“I won’t be part of a government that continues in these trends.... I won’t stay in a government that continues to behave the way it is behaving today,” he continued. “I won’t support the budget as it is today, when the poorest people are crying out to me.”

Government submits request to delay debate on Haredi draft law

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

04/25/2024 06:00 PM

US official: 'Gaza op. goes on because Sinwar doesn't release hostages'

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

04/25/2024 05:13 PM

Cabinet to discuss suggestion that British reps. visit Nukhba terrorists

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

04/25/2024 04:40 PM

Sweden to move on with sending troops to Latvia as part of NATO forces

By REUTERS

04/25/2024 03:37 PM