Kadima Party

Mayor of Jerusalem Ze'ev Elkin?

Reports say that veteran Likud MK Ze'ev Elkin joining race for Jerusalem Mayor.

Olmert: Ehud Barak torpedoed deal to free Gilad Shalit

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert accuses Ehud Barak of torpedoing deal to free captured soldier Gilad Shalit.

Former Shas MK David Tal dies at 66

Israeli politician and a four-time member of the Knesset, David Tal, has died following a serious illness at the age of 66.

Likud MK: Ya'alon plans to establish Kadima 2

Oren Hazan says sources close to Defense Minister reveal he is on his way to forming a breakaway leftist party.

Mofaz: My Biggest Mistake Was Joining Netanyahu's Coalition

Shaul Mofaz regrets joining Netanyahu's coalition in 2012, says "it was all a bluff".

Mofaz Resigns from Politics

"I am not an outstanding politician," admits Kadima chairman as he announces that he is stepping down from politics.

Former Kadima MK Hasson May Join Labor-Hatnua

Yoel Hasson, a former Kadima MK, who has followed steadily behind Livni since Likud, may become #16 on Labor-Hatnua's Knesset list.

End of the Road: Shaul Mofaz won't be Joining Labor

Kadima party leader turns down reserved spot on Labor party list, effectively marking the end of his political career.

Moshe Kahlon's Campaign Chief is Former Kadima Member

Left-wing bent of Kahlon's new party increasingly apparent; ex-police chief who also approached Kadima en-route to join party.

Herzog-Livni-Mofaz Joint List in the Works to be Largest Party

Report reveals negotiations are being held to form joint leftist bloc, with Labor sources saying it has a '60% chance' of success.

Kadima Head Slams PM for 'Eroding Israel's Deterrence'

Shaul Mofaz, former IDF Chief of Staff and Defense Minister, says Netanyahu's policy led to abduction, rockets; 'no country would allow it.'

Netanyahu Admits He Lost Control of Likud

Sources close to Netanyahu reveal he acknowledged ignoring Likud over last two years, pledged to reconnect and 'fix the mistakes.'

Caught on Tape: Even Netanyahu Opposed Netanyahu

1999 recording of Netanyahu interview reveals PM called idea of Jews living under PA 'absurd,' and 'another way of eliminating them.'

Poll: Netanyahu 'Kadima'-Type Breakaway from Likud is Viable

Scenario poll shows if Bibi broke off from Likud and opted for elections on a 'peace' deal platform, his new party would be the largest.

Likud Gains 2 Seats, Jewish Home Drops in New Poll

The Likud- Beytenu would receive 33 seats if elections were held today, followed by Labor with 16, according to new poll.

Netanyahu Said: Freeing Terrorists Strengthens Terror

Just five years ago, Netanyahu declared that releasing prisoners “reflects weakness and a loss of direction.”

Solodkin Praised for ‘Good Works, Social Justice’

Praises for the work accomplished by former MK Marina Solodkin, who died while attending a conference in Latvia on Saturday, are pouring in.

Bennett, Lapid Deny Giving Netanyahu an Ultimatum

Bennett and Lapid deny media reports that they plan to demand the Foreign and Finance Ministries or stay away from the coalition.

Report: Mofaz Demanded to be Defense Minister and Was Rejected

Mofaz reportedly joined the pact between Bayit Yehudi and Yesh Atid because his demand to be Defense Minister was rejected.

Two-Seat Kadima May Follow Livni Into Coalition

Kadima may be the next faction to join Netanyahu's embryonic coalition after Tzipi Livni's party did so on Tuesday.

Mofaz Touts Near Crash as New Opportunity

After achieving two seats, Kadima chairman hints he will join Netanyahu's new coalition.

Netanyahu's Gov't Coalition Could Take A ‘Step to the Right’

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu could form a coalition that is more right-wing than centrist, if he so chooses - but it requires work.

Kadima Not Out Yet, May Pass Threshold

Kadima, the largest party in the 18th Knesset, may have passed the electoral threshold and will have two seats in the 19th Knesset.

Poll Shows Kadima isn't Dead Yet

Knesset Channel poll gives Disengagement party 3 seats in next Knesset.

Political Parties Ask Peres: Work to Free Pollard

Ten of Israel's parties from across the political spectrum have united in a call to President Peres to work for Pollard's release.

Kadima Game: 'Grab the Money' from Hareidim

Kadima continues its campaign comparing hareidi learners to IDF soldiers, with game urging users to "grab the money."

Olmert Attacks Livni Over 'Crushing Loss'

After previously considering running with Tzipi Livni, former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is now attacking his former Kadima colleague.

Committee Okays Kadima Ad: No Incitement, Not Racist

The Election Committee ruled that Kadima's ad campaign "is in the context of legitimate public discourse and is not incitement."

Hareidi MK: Kadima Incitement Could End in Murder

Hareidi MK worries that a new Kadima party slogan comparing soldiers, Torah scholars will end in violence.

More Kadima MKs to be 'Unemployed'

The parade of Knesset members and government officials who have decided to leave politics continued, as the party announced its list

Dying Kadima Party to Finish Selecting Knesset List

MKs Bar-On, Plesner, Hasson and Itzik expected to follow Mofaz on Kadima list, though Bar-On may retire from politics.

Kadima MK: Livni is Immoral, Steals MKs

MK Ronit Tirosh (Kadima) says her party's former chairwoman "steals MKs in broad daylight" and "lost her values".

Knesset House Committee Approves Kadima Split

Seven MKs from Kadima will split and join Tzipi Livni, taking their funding with them.

Controversial Former IDF General Elazar Stern Set to Join Livni

Tzipi Livni's new party gained 9 new members Sunday -- including former IDF Chief Education Officer Elazar Stern

Olmert to Select Kadima's Knesset List

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is not going anywhere and will be be part of the committee that will select Kadima’s Knesset list.

Livni a 'Gift' for Netanyahu

Livni's 'Divide and Lose' Strategy a Gift for Netanyahu

Tzipi Livni has unwittingly carried out a “divide and lose” strategy that allows Netanyahu to easily conquer the left, a new poll shows.

Seven MKs to Leave Kadima, Join Livni

Seven MKs join Livni’s new party despite leftist anger, accusations of “ego politics.”

Analysis: Barak Exits the Left’s House of Cards

Ehud Barak is not stupid. He sees the handwriting on the wall and it reads “nationalist.” The left’s house of cards is collapsing.

Activists Fed Up with Left, ‘Enough with the Ego’

“Suckers’ tent” activists fed up with politicians on the Left. “Give up your egos, not the country,” they call.

Mofaz: Expect Political Map to Change

Opposition head hints at center-left union.

New Kadima Campaign Focuses on Netanyahu-Obama

Kadima launches second part of its election campaign, says "Bibi is getting us in trouble. Also with the U.S."

Mofaz to Obama: U.S. Should Have Major Role in Negotiations

In a letter to Obama, MK Mofaz expresses thanks for special relationship and looks for support in future affairs

Abbas's Comments 'Another Manipulation', Says Ya'alon

Vice Prime Minister Moshe Ya’alon to Arutz Sheva: We've called Abbas to the negotiating table for four years and he has refused.

Mofaz: Netanyahu Preparing 'Nuclear Spring'

Kadima chairman says Prime Minister has messianic Iran obsession, wants to embroil Israel in war.

Kadima Activist Quits in Disgust, says Party ‘Irrelevant’

One of Kadima’s most vocal activists has quit, saying he has lost faith in the party and believes it is increasingly irrelevant.

MK Steps Down, ‘No Way to Influence in Knesset’

Major player in Kadima steps down, complains that Knesset isn’t the place to go to have an influence.

Olmert Criticizes Netanyahu's Government

"My government acted, unlike this one," says former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert at a conference in Tel Aviv.

Mofaz: There's Much Better than Netanyahu

Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz says replacing the Netanyahu government is "a national mission".

Mofaz Seeks to Stop Levy Report Adoption

Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz asks the Attorney General to order Netanyahu not to bring Levy Report for government approval.

Party of Disengagement Hanging between Life and Death

Poll shows party founded by Ariel Sharon to carry out the 2005 retreat from Gaza may not make it into next Knesset.

Kadima Cancels Its Primaries

The party, expected to lose 3/4 of its strength, decided to have a committee appoint its Knesset list.

Kadima MKs Meet in Ramallah with PA's Abbas, PLO Secy-Gen

A group of Israeli lawmakers traveled to the Palestinian Authority capital of Ramallah Sunday to meet with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Report: Olmert, Livni Likely Won't Run

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni will likely choose not to run in the upcoming elections.

Elections: Netanyahu Outfoxes Everyone

Netanyahu checkmated every other political party and is likely to remain Prime Minister and even a stronger one after the elections.

Netanyahu: Barak Trying to Spark Conflict with U.S.

Israeli PM Netanyahu worried that Barak is doing more harm than good, sparking conflict with the U.S.

Netanyahu Likely to Demand Early Elections

Political sources increasingly believe that PM Netanyahu will call for early elections within the next two weeks

Opinion: Dichter Pickup Sound

Dichter is a Strategic Pickup For Netanyahu Now and Long Term

Analysis:Despite deserved loathing for Kadima among Arutz Sheva readership, the pickup of Avi Dichter has a lot to recommend it.

A Political Surprise

Dichter to Resign from Knesset, Replace Vilnai

In a surprise late night move, MK Avi Dichter (Kadima) agrees to resign from the Knesset and then be appointed Home Front Defense Minister.

Disgruntled Kadima-ites Discuss Return to Likud

Tzachi Hanegbi of Kadima has decided to return to Likud, and to bring party members with him. Kadima furious.

Kadima: Go Serve, Draft Dodger Netanyahu!

Kadima has resorted to scorched-earth politicking and personal attacks as it leaves the coalition amid a feud on universal military service