2021 Elections

Bennett: I will promote the values of the right

Yamina chairman: I promise one thing - any government that is formed will take care of all the citizens.

Sa'ar: We'll keep our promise - we won't join Netanyahu gov't

New Hope chief rules out joining government led by Netanyahu, says poor electoral showing 'is all for the best'.

Gantz looks to unite anti-Netanyahu bloc

Defense Minister vows to 'unite pro-change bloc', hints at possible fifth round of elecitons.

Netanyahu: A huge victory for the right and for the Likud

Netanyahu responds to exit polls: It is clear that a large majority of Israeli citizens want a strong and stable right-wing government.

'Exit polls? The real results will show us passing threshold'

'Arab voting surged in last 2 hours of election, those are our voters.' United Arab List chief confident his party will pass threshold.

Netanyahu congratulates Smotrich on his party's achievement

The Prime Minister also spoke with Shas chairman Aryeh Deri following the publication of the exit polls.

Bennett: I'll do what's right for Israel

Bennett says he'll do the right thing for Israel no matter how much influence he has in the next government.

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Samaria Council Chairman Yossi Dagan: 'Time to sound alarm'

Samaria Likud headquarters contacting supporters in central Israel, coastal plain - 'This time, clear victory is within reach.'

Turnout passes 50%, still below last elections

51.5% of eligible voters vote by 6 PM, nearly 5% less than during last elections, with polls to close at 10 PM.

Deri: Our people felt bad for Smotrich, voted Religious Zionism

Shas chairman tells party activists not to come to Jerusalem to celebrate. 'At this rate, Smotrich will get 6-7 seats at our expense.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu breaking Likud party rules

Sa'ar accuses Netanyahu of campaign meddling, says there's 'Zero chance' of party failing to pass voting threshold.

Election turnout continues downward trend

200 people have voted at Ben Gurion Airport as gap between turnout in this election and last election continues to grow.

Parties scramble for votes as turnout drops

Parties on left and right beg supporters to come out and vote in final hours as turnout drops 3.5% from last election.

Rabbi Chaim Druckman: 'We can't remain indifferent'

One of the leading figures of the religious Zionist movement in Israel: 'I can't envision Knesset devoid of our representatives.'

Haredi MK: 'Liberman is a racist and a tyrant'

'Avigdor Liberman is a racist, everyone should condemn him,' Dept. Transportation Min. Maklev says.

Voter turnout rate falling behind previous elections

1,669,085 Israelis turned out to vote Tuesday morning, marking a decrease in the midday turnout rate compared to recent elections.

Heads of Yamina, Religious Zionism, parties meet in Herzliya

Religious Zionism chair, MK Smotrich, notices Yamina chief MK Bennett at Herzliya gathering.

'Haredim are flocking to the polls - seculars need to vote'

Yisrael Beytenu chief warns of 'flood' of haredi voters, calls on secular Israeli Jews to get out and vote to compensate.

'Vote - and fight incitement'

'Say no to incitement, say yes to continued Jewish existence of the People of Israel,' United Torah Judaism chief says.

Israel Votes 2021:

Netanyahu: This is a festival for Israeli democracy

Prime Minister calls on Israelis to participate in fourth election in under two years. 'We're proud of our country. We'll get back to life.'

Gantz: Vote for change - or we'll end up going to 5th election

Defense Minister casts his ballot, urges Israelis to vote for 'change bloc' looking to replace Netanyahu as premier.

'Four elections in two years erodes public trust in democracy'

President Rivlin 'very concerned' as Israel begins its fourth election in under two years. 'Only you can influence.'

Lapid: It's either me or a racist, homophobic, dangerous gov't

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid warns that if Netanyahu is reelected, government will 'take your money and give it to people who don't work.'

Interior Minister: 'Go out and vote!'

Interior Min. Deri urges Israelis to go out and vote. 'This time, the results must be decisive.'

'You only care about your own sector'

UTJ chief demands Religious Zionism chair reveal budget for haredi, Religious Zionist yeshivas. 'You worry only about your own sector.'

Netanyahu: Israel’s indispensable statesman

The Likud leader has developed Israel’s bilateral ties with dozens of nations on a basis of shared economic and strategic interests.Op-ed.

For Election Day: The 1961 debate:on the Jews as a fossil race

The debate between historian Dr. Arnold Toynbee,and Israeli Amb to Canada Rabbi Dr. Yaakov Herzog as an accompaniment to elections. Op-ed.

Gantz: We must remain together - or we will fall apart

Blue and White chairman appeals to parties in the anti-Netanyahu bloc on the eve of the election.

The fourth time in two years:

Israelis go to the polls today

6,578,084 eligible voters will be able to exercise their democratic right and vote in the elections to the 24th Knesset.

Netanyahu posts video, Bennett responds

PM demands that Bennett cancel his surplus agreement with Sa'ar. Bennett responds: Cancel your secret agreement with Mansour Abbas.

Sa'ar won't rule out rotation with Lapid

New Hope chairman when asked about a rotation government with Yair Lapid: I have not ruled out any options.

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Polls predicting right-wing surge - due to dislike for Netanyahu

Polls are predicting the right-wing bloc will expand dramatically and the one biggest reason appears to be internal strife.

Deri warns: Netanyahu does not have polls showing him with 61

Shas chairman warns complacency among right-wing voters will lead to formation of left-wing government.

Last-minute promises - Bennett's 'No' to Lapid a done deal?

After a year of Corona, anti-Netanyahu demonstrations, and broken promises from all sides, Israeli voters ready to return to the polls.

Bennett answers Arutz Sheva reader questions

Yamina leader Naftali Bennett spends the eve of elections answering questions submitted by readers of the Arutz Sheva website.

Watch: Residents of Jewish-Arab Akko asked about elections

Many of the city's residents seem more concerned over their personal wellbeing than the 4th round of elections in a 2-year span.

'Meretz, not Religious Zionism, in danger of being voted out'

Prominent pollster Professor Camil Fuchs says analysis of latest pre-election polls shows Smotrich, Mansour Abbas not in danger.

MK Gafni: 'UTJ will work only with the Likud'

UTJ chief says rumors that his party won't support PM Netanyahu if pro-Netanyahu bloc doesn't have 61 supporters is 'a lie.'

Netanyahu’s feats merit his being Israel’s next Prime Minister

Netanyahu's achievements, including his handling of the vaccine and the peace agreements make opposing him an uphill battle. Op-ed.

'Smotrich's party isn't in the danger zone'

Elections Committee rep. from haredi UTJ party urges voters to demand Religious Zionism chief insist on same budget for all yeshivas.

Likud minister: 'Arab MKs won't be sitting with us'

Likud-led coalition will not rely on Mansour Abbas and the Ra'am party, Intelligence Min. Eli Cohen promises.

'It's true, Liberman despises haredim and gays'

Another Yisrael Beytenu lawmaker publicly condemns Avidgor Liberman, joining former minister in assault on party chief.

Netanyahu's promises on Judea and Samaria - will they be kept?

Examining Netanyahu's track record shows that only parties pulling him to the right can compel him to keep those promises this time. Op-ed.

New Hope candidate: 'Bennett is breaking under pressure'

'We will do everything to prevent PM Netanyahu from forming a government,' New Hope candidate says.

Anglo rabbis working 'behind the scenes' to help Smotrich

'Without representation in the government, Religious Zionist education will suffer.' Anglo leaders in Israel endorse Religious Zionist Party

The demise of the Meretz party

Unmourned by most voters, Shulamit Aloni's leftist non-Zionist party with roots in pro-Stalin Mapam may have committed suicide. Op-ed.

Is your party for or against a two-state solution?

NGO probe reveals Israeli parties' views on two-state solution.

Sa'ar: Eliminate the Bibism before it eliminates the Likud

New Hope chairman at conference in Tel Aviv: Bibism enslaves a political movement to the personal interests of one person.

Benny Gantz: There are no defectors in Blue and White

Blue and White chairman: Netanyahu did not permit government ministers go to the Gulf because he wanted to go there first.

Netanyahu pledges: Flights from Tel Aviv to Mecca

In interview with Arab news outlets, Netanyahu pledges to organize direct flights from Tel Aviv to Mecca for Israeli Muslims.

Bennett: It is doubtful that Sa'ar will pass the threshold

Yamina chairman claims New Hope party has just 5-6 seats.

Deri does not rule out coalition with Mansour Abbas

Shas chairman: We must not trust any party that is not from the right-wing camp and the religious public.

'Liberman is a liar, he moves votes from the right to the left'

Former minister Sofa Landver: Liberman has done nothing for the Russian community. He is ready to sit with the Joint List.

Bennett: I will not lend a hand to a government headed by Lapid

Yamina chairman signs a document in which he commits not to sit in a government under Yair Lapid.

Vote Torah

In the remaining hours before the election, look closely at the candidates.Vote for those who speak words of Torah. Op-ed.

Yisrael Beytenu accuses Likud of 'bribing' Russian immigrants

Formal complaint to Israel's election committee accuses the Likud of bribing Russian immigrants by promising them payments after election.

Outrage against Netanyahu in Mahane Yehuda market

Shopkeepers in Jerusalem's iconic marketplace outraged after market shuttered for hours ahead of PM's planned visit - which was then nixed.