ISRAEL VOTES 2019

'Liberman started to hold open and serious talks with us'

MK Miki Zohar says there's 'progress' in talks between PM Netanyahu and MK Liberman, Blue and White isn't interested in unity government.

Likud minister: 'Integrate Arab candidates and MKs into Likud'

Min, Erdan says operation to collect illegal weapons more successful than before, urges integration of Arab candidates into Likud party.

Liberman gives green light to minority government

Yisrael Beytenu chair okays minority gov't supported by Arab parties as ultimatum to PM Netanyahu - but will he join it if PM won't cave?

Shaked: 'We're quickly heading towards a 3rd round of elections'

MK Shaked warns Israel may be in for new elections, says she supports Defense Min. Bennett's appointment to his post.

Gantz makes last-ditch effort to form a government

Blue and White leader asks leaders of right-religious bloc to 'free' Likud from obligations to the bloc.

Netanyahu calls emergency Likud meeting

PM Netanyahu says he knows 'with certainty' that MK Gantz's party has agreed to form 'dangerous' minority gov't supported by Arabs.

Blue and White leader won't serve under Netanyahu

In a unity government, Blue and White MK Ya'alon won't serve under PM Netanyahu.

Poll: 40% of Israelis prefer broad government

New poll shows PM Netanyahu would win direct elections, Israelis want unity government.

Netanyahu and Gantz closing in on agreement?

Three of Blue and White's four leaders may be willing to compromise to form unity government, report says.

Liberman: 'Toss a coin' when an argument comes up in Knesset

MK Liberman calls on Likud, Blue and White, to form a government and 'toss a coin' if there's something they can't agree on.

Gantz: 'We're willing to weigh compromises'

Blue and White leader says he's willing to compromise - but only if it fits his party's worldview.

'Disqualifying someone just because they're haredi is wrong'

Min. Gila Gamliel says Bennett's appointment as DM may have been a 'solution,' refusing to sit with MKs since they're haredi 'unacceptable.'

Poll: 44% of Blue and White voters oppose government with Arabs

Nearly 60% of respondents oppose minority government supported by Joint Arab List - including 44% of Blue and White voters.

Smotrich: 'Liberman prefers Arabs to religious Jews'

'Liberman will sit with the Arabs so he doesn't have to sit with religious Jews,' Min. Smotrich says.

Liberman: Anyone who refuses to compromise will lose our support

Yisrael Beytenu chair: If Likud or Blue and White won't compromise on key demands, we'll throw support behind those willing to compromise.

Rabin’s policies can help break Gantz-Netanyahu deadlock

The Lord of the Manor and his dog

Survey shows: There will be new elections

New survey shows just over half of Israelis believe there will be new elections, while only about a third prefer elections to unity gov't.

The 'garbage time' of Israeli politics

Political commentator Gil Hoffman wonders why Israel should go to elections, if there is no real difference between Gantz and Netanyahu.

Poll: Just 39% of Israelis blame PM for no unity government

Nearly a third of Israelis blame MK Liberman for failure to form government, risk of new elections, while 19% blame MK Gantz, poll shows.

Bennett: High chance of new elections

In first podcast session, MK Bennett discusses political deadlock, dangers of new elections.

Rabbi Peretz refuses Blue and White offer

Education Min. refuses tempting offer, says he's loyal to right-wing bloc. Blue and White: 'We didn't make a specific offer.'

Finance Minister: Pretend we already held new elections

New elections will bring the same results, Min. Kahlon says.

Haredi MK: 'The Left would give me everything I want'

MK Gafni says left would give him everything he asked for, and 'knows how to keep promises,' but most of his voters come from the right.

Rumors that Liberman will compromise are 'utter nonsense'

Yisrael Beytenu chair denies reports of compromise, says he's not planning to join any blocs.

'One person is preventing a unity government - Yair Lapid'

Likud MK blames Blue and White for the impasse in coalition talks.

Watch: Will Liberman send Israel to another election?

The Two Nice Jewish Boys Podcast with the monthly recap - talking about scandals, elections and the PATRIARCHY!

The law that will prevent an anti-Israel opposition leader

As talks of unity government progress, Israel faces a real possibility that the opposition leader will be an MK who openly supports terror.

'Blue & White needs to understand: It's unity or new elections'

Foreign Minister Katz says there are only two viable options, rejects notion that political deadlock limits Israel's ability to act in Gaza.

Smotrich: The bloc is stable

Transportation Minister warns: Dismantling the right-wing bloc will create a dangerous left-wing government.

'There are things we're willing to compromise on'

UTJ's MK Gafni says he's 'willing to compromise,' estimates parties will find solutions at the last moment in order to avoid new elections.

'Serious security mistake' to appoint Bennett Defense Minister

Likud's MK Gallant says PM Netanyahu won't appoint MK Bennett to Defense Ministry due to ministry's 'importance.'

Report: Blue and White make tempting offer to New Right party

Blue and White offered MKs Shaked and Bennett two portfolios of their choice in exchange for joining minority government, report says.

Shaked: Insane reality for Israeli children in the south

MKs from New Right, Likud, emphasize importance of forming government quickly, removing root of Gaza problems.

'In the end we'll hold new elections and you'll be replaced'

PM Netanyahu warns MK Gantz not to drag his feet: 'In the end you'll be replaced.'

'Prepare for new elections'

Dep. Health Min. Litzman criticizes party for internal arguments, warns Israel may be headed to new elections.

'Liberman can still save Israel from new elections'

Former Justice Min. Shaked says Israeli authorities need to protect citizens' privacy, new elections won't be good for Israel.

Conflict in Blue and White

Blue and White MKs oppose party's vague stance regarding formation of minority government backed by Arab parties.

Liberman: 'Three bad options'

'Likud, Blue and White, can solve any problem and put their egos aside,' MK Liberman says.

PM Netanyahu to meet Gantz on Sunday

PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz, to meet for coalition talks in Tel Aviv.

A political guide to 'After the Holidays'

What is the connection between Israeli politics and Purim and how does it threaten the formation of the coalition?

Netanyahu: The cat's out of the bag

'Joint Arab List, Islamic Movement, are thanking Liberman for allowing formation of minority government,' PM Netanyahu says.

Haredi MK: 'Lapid's goal is to hurt our children'

MK Asher says his party has no arguments with the Arabs, does not rule out working with anyone.

Telegram survey: Israel to hold new elections

Channel 12 journalist asks followers who the next PM will be. Their answer? New elections.

'Blue and White's offer will end the Religious Zionist party'

Jewish Home MK rejects Blue and White offer to include his party in coalition, but without its longtime partner.

Liberman: Netanyahu is leading us to new elections

As Israel waits for MK Gantz to try to form a government, MK Liberman claims PM Netanyahu is leading country to new elections.

Poll: Half of Yisrael Beytenu voters won't vote for party again

Most Likud, Blue and White, and Labor-Gesher voters support government with two largest parties, survey shows.

Vote recount could possibly end Israel’s electoral morass

'It would be great if Gantz formed a government with the Arabs'

Former Likud minister Haim Katz says center-left government with Arab party would lead to new elections after one month.

Liberman: Netanyahu is desperate

Yisrael Beytenu chairman fires back after Netanyahu claims he backs minority government with outside support from the Joint List.

Netanyahu: A dangerous government is on the way to Israel

PM Netanyahu accuses Benny Gantz of planning to form a minority government with outside support from the Joint List.

Thinking about the future: Third election's the charm?

Is Prime Minister Netanyahu directing all his moves so that Israel will run for the third time in one year?

Yoaz Hendel: 'Differences between parties aren't significant'

Blue and White MK says all parties have interest in forming unity 'Zionist government,' blames elections for lack of Foreign Ministry.

Blue and White: 'We're not ruling anything out'

Blue and White's MK Shelah says 'nothing is off the table' in quest to form government - except working with PM Netanyahu.

Chief rabbi: 'Form a unity government, without boycotts'

Rabbis call for a break in deadlock, push unity government.

PM may wait until last minute to return mandate to form gov't

PM Netanyahu concerned MK Gantz will form minority government with Joint Arab List, report says.

Gafni: New elections would be an 'economic disaster'

Degel Hatorah chair warns against third round of elections. "We believe Gantz will not be able to form a government."

Rivlin must cook up a US$220 million Netanyahu-Liberman omelette

Yisrael Beytenu requests meeting with Likud

MK Forer sends letter to Likud's Min. Levin requesting parties' negotiating teams meet, says 'no doubt' of agreement on sovereignty.

The magician ran out of magic? Netanyahu's tough days

The prime minister hoped the election results would allow him to form a government, but in the meantime he seems very far from it.