The Thirty-second government of Israel, also known as the Second Netanyahu Government,[1] was the largest cabinet in the country's history, in terms of the number of ministers: initially containing 30 ministers and nine deputy ministers, it later added another deputy prime minister as of May 2012 until he resigned in July 2012.[2]
In January 2011, Labor Party leader Ehud Barak formed a breakaway party, Independence, which enabled him to maintain his loyal Labor's MK faction within Netanyahu's government, and prevented the departure of Labor party as a whole from Netanyahu's coalition-government. Labor previously threatened to force Barak to do so. After Barak's move, Netanyahu was able to maintain a majority of 66 MK (out 120 in the Knesset), previously having 74 MKs within his majority coalition.
On 8 May 2012, following weeks of speculation that early elections would be called, Netanyahu announced a new National Unity Coalition after striking a deal with Kadima head Shaul Mofaz bringing the coalition majority to 94 MKs.[4]
Kadima subsequently left the ruling coalition on 17 July due to a dispute over the Tal Law.[5]
Basic policy guidelinesEdit
A paper presented to the Knesset's approval alongside the Government said that the Government would:[6]
actively seek to fortify the national security and bestow personal security on its citizens while vigorously and determinedly fighting against violence and terror.
advance the political process and act to promote peace with all our neighbors, while preserving the security, historic and national interests of Israel.
advance a program to deal with the economic crisis and act to create economic conditions that will allow for sustainable growth, as well as create and maintain jobs in the economy.
strive for social justice by reducing social gaps and uncompromisingly fight against poverty through education, employment and an increase in assistance to the weaker segments of the population.
place the issue of immigration and immigrant absorption at the top of its list of priorities and will work vigorously to increase immigration from all countries of the world.
place education at the center of its list of national priorities and will act to advance reforms in the education system.
preserve the Jewish character of the State and the legacy of Israel, as well as honor the religions and traditions of members of other religions in the country in accordance with the values of the Declaration of Independence.
act to advance governmental reforms to improve stability and governability.
act to fortify the rule of law in Israel.
act to protect the environment in Israel, improve the quality of life for the residents of the country and increase Israel’s participation in contributing to the global effort with regard to the climate and the environment.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Thirty second government of Israel news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2015 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Thirty second government of Israel also known as the Second Netanyahu Government 1 was the largest cabinet in the country s history in terms of the number of ministers initially containing 30 ministers and nine deputy ministers it later added another deputy prime minister as of May 2012 until he resigned in July 2012 2 Netanyahu II cabinet32nd Cabinet of IsraelDate formed31 March 2009Date dissolved18 March 2013People and organisationsHead of stateShimon PeresHead of governmentBenjamin NetanyahuDeputy head of governmentSilvan ShalomMoshe Ya alonEhud BarakAvigdor LiebermanDan MeridorEli YishaiShaul Mofaz from 8 May 2012 to 17 July 2012 Member partyLikud Yisrael Beiteinu Shas Labor until 17 January 2011 The Jewish Home Independence from 17 January 2011 United Torah Judaism from 1 April 2009 Kadima from 8 May 2012 to 17 July 2012 Status in legislatureGrand Coalition 2009 2011 Centre right 2011 2013 Opposition partyKadimaOpposition leaderShaul MofazHistoryElection s Knesset elections 2009Legislature term s 18th KnessetPredecessor31stSuccessor33rd Contents 1 Formation 2 Changes since formation 3 Basic policy guidelines 4 Cabinet members 4 1 Deputy Ministers 5 ReferencesFormation EditFollowing the 2009 Knesset elections the new government was formed on 31 March 2009 It consisted of a coalition of Likud Yisrael Beiteinu Shas the Labor and the Jewish Home The parties formed a center right coalition government 3 Israeli government formation February March 2009 nbsp 2006 20 February 31 March 2009 2013 nbsp nbsp Nominee Benjamin Netanyahu Tzipi LivniParty Likud KadimaElectoral vote 65 28Percentage 54 2 23 3 Investiture vote In favor 69Investiture vote Against 45Prime Minister before electionEhud OlmertKadima Elected Prime Minister Benjamin NetanyahuLikudChanges since formation EditOn 1 April 2009 United Torah Judaism joined as well In January 2011 Labor Party leader Ehud Barak formed a breakaway party Independence which enabled him to maintain his loyal Labor s MK faction within Netanyahu s government and prevented the departure of Labor party as a whole from Netanyahu s coalition government Labor previously threatened to force Barak to do so After Barak s move Netanyahu was able to maintain a majority of 66 MK out 120 in the Knesset previously having 74 MKs within his majority coalition On 8 May 2012 following weeks of speculation that early elections would be called Netanyahu announced a new National Unity Coalition after striking a deal with Kadima head Shaul Mofaz bringing the coalition majority to 94 MKs 4 Kadima subsequently left the ruling coalition on 17 July due to a dispute over the Tal Law 5 Basic policy guidelines EditA paper presented to the Knesset s approval alongside the Government said that the Government would 6 actively seek to fortify the national security and bestow personal security on its citizens while vigorously and determinedly fighting against violence and terror advance the political process and act to promote peace with all our neighbors while preserving the security historic and national interests of Israel advance a program to deal with the economic crisis and act to create economic conditions that will allow for sustainable growth as well as create and maintain jobs in the economy strive for social justice by reducing social gaps and uncompromisingly fight against poverty through education employment and an increase in assistance to the weaker segments of the population place the issue of immigration and immigrant absorption at the top of its list of priorities and will work vigorously to increase immigration from all countries of the world place education at the center of its list of national priorities and will act to advance reforms in the education system preserve the Jewish character of the State and the legacy of Israel as well as honor the religions and traditions of members of other religions in the country in accordance with the values of the Declaration of Independence act to advance governmental reforms to improve stability and governability act to fortify the rule of law in Israel act to protect the environment in Israel improve the quality of life for the residents of the country and increase Israel s participation in contributing to the global effort with regard to the climate and the environment Cabinet members EditThe cabinet had 30 members Portfolio Minister PartyPrime MinisterMinister of Economic StrategyMinister of HealthMinister of Pensioner Affairs Benjamin Netanyahu LikudVice Prime MinisterMinister of Development of the Negev and GalileeMinister of Regional Development Silvan Shalom LikudVice Prime MinisterMinister of Strategic Affairs Moshe Ya alon LikudVice Prime MinisterMinister without Portfolio Shaul Mofaz 09 05 2012 19 07 2012 KadimaDeputy Prime MinisterMinister of Defense Ehud Barak Israeli Labor Party from 17 01 2011 IndependenceDeputy Prime MinisterMinister of Foreign Affairs Avigdor Lieberman till 18 12 2012 Yisrael BeitenuDeputy Prime MinisterMinister of Intelligence and Atomic Energy Dan Meridor LikudDeputy Prime MinisterMinister of Internal Affairs Eli Yishai ShasMinister of Agriculture and Rural Development Shalom Simhon till 19 01 2011Orit Noked from 19 01 2011 Israeli Labor PartyIndependenceMinister of Communications Moshe Kahlon LikudMinister of Culture and Sport Limor Livnat LikudMinister of Education Gideon Sa ar LikudMinister of Energy and Water Uzi Landau Yisrael BeitenuMinister of Environmental Protection Gilad Erdan LikudMinister of Finance Yuval Steinitz LikudMinister for Home Front Defense Matan Vilnai till 15 08 2012Avi Dichter from 16 0 2012 Israeli Labor Party from 17 01 2011 IndependenceIndependent ex Kadima Minister of Housing and Construction Ariel Atias ShasMinister of Immigrant Absorption Sofa Landver Yisrael BeitenuMinister of Improvement of Government Services Michael Eitan LikudMinister of Industry Trade and LabourMinister of Minorities Binyamin Ben Eliezer till 19 01 2011Shalom Simhon from 19 01 2011 Israeli Labor PartyIndependenceMinister of Information and Diaspora Yuli Yoel Edelstein LikudMinister of Internal Security Yitzhak Aharonovich Yisrael BeitenuMinister of Justice Ya akov Ne eman Appointed 7 Minister of Religious Services Ya akov Margi ShasMinister of Science and Technology Daniel Hershkowitz The Jewish HomeMinister of Tourism Stas Misezhnikov Yisrael BeitenuMinister of Transportation National Infrastructure and Road Safety Yisrael Katz LikudMinister of Welfare and Social Services Isaac Herzog till 19 01 2011Moshe Kahlon from 19 01 2011 Israeli Labor PartyLikudMinister without Portfolio Benny Begin LikudMeshulam Nahari ShasYossi Peled till 29 09 2012 LikudDeputy Ministers Edit Portfolio Minister PartyDeputy Minister of the Development of the Negev and Galilee Ayoob Kara LikudDeputy Minister of Education Meir Porush United Torah JudaismDeputy Minister of Finance Yitzhak Cohen ShasDeputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Daniel Ayalon Yisrael BeitenuDeputy Minister of Health Yaakov Litzman 8 United Torah JudaismDeputy Minister of Pensioner Affairs Lea Nass LikudDeputy Minister in the Prime Minister s Office Gila Gamliel LikudDeputy Minister of Education Meir Porush till 06 02 2011Menachem Eliezer Moses from 09 02 2011 United Torah JudaismDeputy Minister of Industry Trade and Labor Orit Noked till 19 01 2011 Israeli Labor PartyReferences Edit מרנדה אמנון 31 March 2009 ynet הכנסת אישרה ממשלת נתניהו יצאה לדרך חדשות Ynet Ynet co il Retrieved 2015 03 16 Cabinet Missing Health Minister Politics amp Gov t News Arutz Sheva Israelnationalnews com 2009 01 04 Retrieved 2015 03 16 Christa Case Bryant January 23 2013 Centrists make strong show in Israel tempering Netanyahu Christian Science Monitor Mofar Won t Stay Alone Soon More Ministers from Kadima Ynet co il Retrieved 2015 03 16 Kadima quits Israel government over conscription law Bbc co uk Retrieved 2015 03 16 Government Policy Archived from the original on November 5 2011 Retrieved December 9 2011 He has failed the make up test too Haaretz Haaretz com 2009 03 13 Retrieved 2015 03 16 ויסמן לילך 2009 04 05 מונה שר בריאות בממשלת נתניהו יו ר סיעת יהדות התורה ח כ יעקב ליצמן גלובס Globes Globes co il Retrieved 2015 03 16 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Thirty second government of Israel amp oldid 1146826344, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
