MK Elkin: Likud Committed to Judea and Samaria
MK Zeev Elkin says Judea and Samaria will continue to be supported by the Likud, admits coalition partners may not be as supportive.
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Lapid Rules Out Labor's 'Blocking Bloc'
"We’re not going to form a bloc with Hanin Zoabi," states Yesh Atid chairman.
Jewish Home Tripped Otzma, Says Candidate
Bayit Yehudi tripped breakaway Otzma LeYisrael by choosing to attack it during the campaign, party member Aryeh King says.
Yesh Atid Has First Female Ethiopian MK
Pnina Tamano-Shata, number 14 on the Yesh Atid list, will be the first ever female MK from Ethiopia.
Malaysia's PM Visits Gaza, Irks Fatah
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak visits Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers, angering PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas’s rival Fatah movement.
Yechimovich Still Hopes to Block Netanyahu
"There is a very very high chance that Netanyahu will not be able to form a government,” claims Labor chairwoman.
Lapid: We Have a Great Responsibility
“A heavy responsibility was placed our shoulders," says Yesh Atid chairman after exit polls predict he'll lead the second largest party.
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.
Jewish Home Candidate: Wait for Final Results
Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan, number four on the Jewish Home list, welcomes the exit polls that predict a historic outcome.
Bennett Speech: Jewish Home is for Everyone
“Today we set up a new home that knows how to protect its residents with martial prowess and power," says Jewish Home chairman.
Updated Channel 2 Poll Gives Likud 33 Seats
Channel 2 News has updated its exit poll, based on real-time election results.
Netanyahu: Proud to be Your Prime Minister
"I thank you for giving me the opportunity for a third time to lead the State of Israel," says Netanyahu in victory speech.
Final Voter Turnout: 66.6%
66.6% of eligible Israeli voters exercised their right to vote in the 2013 elections, according to final numbers..
Netanyahu: I'll Form a Wide Coalition
"The people of Israel made it clear they want me to continue as Prime Minister," says Netanyahu.
Election Day is Here
Israelis Go to the Polls
Months of aggressive campaigning, political spins and endless polls come to an end on Tuesday as Israelis elect the 19th Knesset.
Jordanians Skeptical Election Will Bring Change
Jordanians skeptical about the outcome of a January 23 election say they will not vote as they are fed up with failures of past parliaments.
Syria: At Least 30 Killed in Suicide Car Bombing
Suicide car bombing in Hama kills at least 30 people, Arab League says efforts to end the conflict have failed.
Likud Launches Last-Minute 'Yigal Amir' Campaign
Likud's latest campaign aims to discourage voters from electing Bayit Yehudi because of Yigal Amir's endorsement of Bennett.
Abbas Links Zionists and Nazis, then Denies He Did
PA Chairman claims in a TV interview that there is a link between Zionists and Nazis. His spokesman later denies this.
Report: Shas Not in Netanyahu's Pocket
The Shas party may not automatically recommend Netanyahu for Prime Minister and will present a list of 'demands' in exchange for doing so.
Shots Fired Towards Gush Etzion Community
Gunshots fired towards a security guard’s post at Kibbutz Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion. No casualties.
Syria's Opposition Meets to Select Prime Minister
Syria's opposition umbrella group meets in Istanbul in a bid to name a prime minister-in-exile.
British Islamists: Islam Will Dominate France
Islamists in Britain who protested outside the French Embassy in London threatened that Islam will dominate France and England.
Ahmadinejad to Visit Cairo, Meet Morsi
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will soon visit Cairo in order strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
Latest Arab Outpost to be Evicted
Civil Administration issues eviction orders for a new illegal outpost established by Palestinian Authority Arabs over the weekend.
Report or Spin? Netanyahu May Keep Barak
Channel 10 TV says PM Netanyahu may ask Ehud Barak to stay on as Defense Minister in order to keep Moshe Ya'alon away from the role.
Gaza 'Siege'? Arab Leaders Continue to Visit
Gaza’s Hamas rulers constantly claim that the region is under an “Israeli siege”, but continue to host leaders of Arab countries.
Bayit Yehudi Fined Over Netanyahu-Bennett Ad
72,000 shekel fine imposed on Jewish Home over its failure to remove ad that shows Netanyahu side-by-side with Bennett.
Arab Campaign Calls for 'Palestinian Spring'
Arab group launches a new media campaign in Europe, calling on Arabs to establish more illegal outposts in Judea and Samaria.
Left Outraged Over Kahlon Appointment
Labor, Yesh Atid and Hatnua slam Netanyahu over appointing outgoing Minister Moshe Kahlon as head of the Israel Lands Administration.
Saudis Offer More Money to Cash-Strapped PA
Saudi Arabia will contribute $20 million each month to the Palestinian Authority, a Saudi official says.
Arabs Plan More Tents in New Illegal Outpost
The PA Arabs who set up an illegal outpost north of Jerusalem do not intend to back down, say they will erect more tents.
Rabbi Ovadia Slams Jewish Home
Shas's Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, seeing Shas losing ground, launches an unprecedented attack on Naftali Bennett's Jewish Home party.
Report: Assad Used Non-Lethal Chemicals on Rebels
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s forces used non-lethal chemical weapons against rebels in Homs, the French daily Le Monde reports.
Netanyahu: Nuclear Iran is the World's Problem
“History won't forgive those who do not stop Iran's nuclear program,” Netanyahu tells a delegation of senators headed by John McCain.
Professors: Allow Free College for Terrorists
Dozens of lecturers at the Open University call on the State of Israel to allow terrorists to study in universities while in prison.
Rock Seriously Wounds 3-Year-Old in Adam
Three-year-old toddler seriously wounded after being hit on the head by a rock at the community of Geva Binyamin-Adam.
Two Arrested During Oz Tzion Demolition
Security forces in large numbers arrive at the Shomron outpost of Oz Tzion, demolish two structures.
White House: Sanctions Having Impact on Iran
The White House says that Ahmadinejad's latest warnings on the state of Iran's economy, proved the "profound impact" of nuclear sanctions.
PA Leaders Slam Netanyahu and Lieberman
PA leaders, interviewed on Israeli TV, say electing Netanyahu "will lead to disaster", claim Lieberman is "a thug and a criminal".
