ISRAEL VOTES 2019

'Gideon Sa'ar is the right man in the right place'

Knesset members who support Gideon Sa'ar's candidacy explain what led them to understand that the Netanyahu era has ended.

Elections are here again: Will a coalition be formed this time?

Josh Hasten talks about the reverberating question: Why Israel needs another election campaign and whether it will make a real change.

'Blue and White has signed a deal with the haredim'

MK Liberman slams alleged deal between Blue and White, haredim. 'This is the same party that promised its voters a secular unity gov't.'

Liberman: 'The story of the blocs is over'

Yisrael Beytenu chair says Israel's third elections will bring a decision - as did the UK's.

Bennett: New Right will run independently

DM Bennett says party will run alone, promises to be 'national party' for 'the entire nation.'

Likud minister: 'Netanyahu is the right person to lead Israel'

Min. Yoav Galant praises PM Netanyahu, says indictment irrelevant until trial ends.

INTO THE FRAY: Israel’s dysfunctional electorate?

Netanyahu and Gantz could complete in 2020 what began in 1920

Poll: Blue and White - 35, Likud - 33

New poll shows blocs would remain identical, despite Blue and White gaining two seats more than Likud.

'I'll support Netanyahu if I don't win the primaries'

Rival Likud candidate challenging Netanyahu says he'll lead party to victory, but promises to remain loyal even if he loses leadership race.

'Sa'ar is capable of bringing new voters to Likud'

Likud's MK Kisch says every MK has right to immunity, right-wing bloc grows with MK Sa'ar at its head.

Blue & White turns down Likud's compromise offer

Blue & White rejects Likud offer to break up 55-MK rightist bloc in exchange for unity gov't, says Likud compromise only allows negotiation.

"Liberman a one-man bloc preventing formation of new gov't"

Who likes the 'eternal caretaker government which never ends?' This is who you should vote for.

Israel's Elections: Dathan and Korah – or Hannah’s vision?

Labor leader: We're holding elections because of one man only

MK Amir Peretz says elections are due to MK Liberman's 'racist hatred of Arabs and haredim.'

'I hope Liberman comes to his senses and prevents elections'

Min. Regev praises Petah Tikva conference, expresses hope that Yisrael Beytenu will join right-wing coalition and prevent elections.

Date for new elections announced

'We won't begin process of dissolving Knesset until Wednesday, so that party heads can try to prevent new elections,' Knesset speaker says.

Liberman: 'No matter what I do, someone will be unhappy'

MK Liberman says voters from right and left complain about his decisions: 'Someone will always be unhappy with what we do.'

'Blue and White are acting like amateurs'

Former Kadima minister Haim Ramon criticizes Blue and White for 'amateurism,' says they 'failed twice,' 'need to separate.'

Former Labor leader: Gantz won't manage to replace Netanyahu

Avi Gabbay warns against new elections, urges MK Gantz to form unity government with Likud.

Knesset Speaker: 'Only unity government will prevent elections'

Yuli Edelstein urges unity gov't led by PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz, as 'only option' to prevent new elections.

'The two large parties have decided they prefer new elections'

MK Liberman, chair of the Yisrael Beytenu party, says PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz, think they'll come out victorious if new elections are held.

Netanyahu: 'Let the people decide between myself and Gantz'

PM Netanyahu urges direct elections. 'Blue and White says they know what the nation wants, so I'm in favor of letting the nation decide.'

Bennett: 'New elections will cause us to miss opportunities'

DM Bennett calls on 'all responsible public servants' to form coalition by deadline, as Likud MK announces support for bid by MK Sa'ar.

Initiative on the Left: Get 61 MKs to support Knesset Speaker

Labor's MK Barlev says he hopes Yuli Edelstein will make 'correct choice' and agree to try to form coalition if tapped by Pres. Rivlin.

Gantz:

'Netanyahu is turning every stone to promote elections'

Blue and White chairman: Netanyahu offered nothing that would prevent unnecessary elections.

Likud calls on Yisrael Beytenu, Labor, to join coalition

As municipal leaders call on MK Liberman to join coalition, Likud's Min. Katz turns to Yitzhak Rabin's successors.

Liberman: We're going to elections

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says he does not intend to join a narrow government, is convinced that a unity government is no longer an option.

'It seems you want to go crazy'

Pres. Rivlin tells party leaders: 'Go crazy, but why drag the whole country with you?'

Gantz: 'Netanyahu won't budge from his position'

Blue and White chairman claims refusal to negotiate is due to PM Netanyahu's 'refusal to budge.'

'Time for all Religious Zionist parties to unite'

MK Yogev calls on Religious Zionist parties across the spectrum to unite, emphasizes that 'none of them alone have electoral security.'

Will a Messiah prevent an election?

Who can prevent the elections in Israel, which a large majority of the public thinks are unnecessary and will change nothing anyway?

'Right-wing government is in danger, we need Likud primaries'

Yossi Dagan, Samaria leader, urges Likud primaries, ays MK Sa'ar is 'moral and worthy' candidate.

Likud minister: 'Netanyahu won't request immunity'

Economy Min. Cohen says PM Netanyahu believes he is innocent, won't request immunity.

'No unity government unless Gantz takes first turn as PM'

Blue and White refuses to continue meetings with Likud, citing lack of 'real progress.'

Gantz: 'I will give Netanyahu a position befitting his status'

MK Gantz says he's willing to form a unity government - but only if he serves as PM for its first two years.

Netanyahu: We have a historic opportunity

PM discusses call with Donald Trump on plans to apply sovereignty to Jordan Valley. 'Things we could have only dreamed of are happening.'

Likud minister: 'Rare opportunity we must not miss'

Min. Elkin, Likud negotiator, says PM Netanyahu insisting on being first in rotation deal in order to apply sovereignty to Jordan Valley.

Blue and White no longer trying to gather support for coalition

Blue and White no longer working to get MK Gantz second chance at forming government, report says.

'No reason Blue and White should be first in rotation deal'

'Even if there are elections, PM Netanyahu will continue in position for another half a year,' MK Shaked says.

Likud, Blue and White, work to gather support to form government

PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz, working to gather 61 signatures to request another chance at forming coalition.

Knesset Speaker makes last-ditch attempt at unity government

Yuli Edelstein plans meetings with MK Liberman, UTJ leaders.

Gantz: 'We're looking for options to form a unity government'

Blue and White leader meets local leaders in the Galilee.

'No unity government with Netanyahu'

Senior Blue and White official says party has 'no faith in Netanyahu, not even for a single day.'

Netanyahu's options

Poll: Jewish Home-National Union fails to enter Knesset

New poll shows right-religious bloc with slight gain in power, despite Blue and White's lead.

Likud bill would clear way for new elections - in just 45 days

MK Zohar proposes holding elections within 45 days, Elections Committee says it's not possible.

Interior Minister: I turn to the Benjamins - Netanyahu and Gantz

Min. Deri urges PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz: 'Sit in a room and do everything to prevent elections.'

Liberman: 'Netanyahu is forming a coalition with Hamas'

MK Liberman claims PM Netanyahu is 'coordinating with Hamas,' warns Hamas will soon be another Hezbollah.

Sa'ar: 'If I were Netanyahu, I would resign'

Likud MK demands PM Netanyahu resign to solve political deadlock.

Culture Min.: Spain held four rounds of elections

No big deal to hold third elections, public needs to make a decision, Min. Regev says.

Gantz: 'Likud leaders, this is the time to speak up'

Blue and White leader blames PM Netanyahu for political deadlock, incitement, offers to lead unity government.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu won't succeed in forming a government

Likud's MK Sa'ar calls for Likud primaries, is criticized for showing 'zero loyalty' to PM Netanyahu.

New poll shows New Right would win six seats

Most Israelis believe Netanyahu cannot continue as PM, but 35% believe he can.

Israelis ask: Anything but additional elections

Is there still a chance for a unity government or the right-wing coalition? Gil Hoffman discusses what can prevent another election.

Liberman: 'We want a national unity government'

Yisrael Beytenu chair says any government other than a unity government 'will have a hard time functioning.'

Agreements between Liberman and Gantz revealed

Blue and White, Yisrael Beytenu, set to sign coalition agreement including list of laws opposed by haredi parties.

'Gantz wants to be prime minister - at any cost'

Senior officials close to MK Gantz say he's 'not a pushover,' isn't afraid of relying on Arab parties for support.

Likud MK: 'Haredi draft law isn't as dangerous as was claimed'

MK Zohar says Draft Law 'isn't dangerous,' both Yisrael Beytenu and haredim will need to compromise to form right-wing government.