2020 Elections

Attorney disciplinary panel rules Giuliani violated ethics rules

Trump's former lawyer faces DC Bar Board investigation for challenging results of 2020 election in court on behalf of ex-president.

Trump loses 'absolute immunity' in 2020 election civil lawsuit

DC judge rules Trump cannot claim presidential immunity in lawsuit brought by 2 civil rights groups related to his conduct during election.

'Shas made gains in most cities in the periphery'

Shas MK Michael Malkieli says party made significant gains in Jerusalem, periphery. 'We will need to prove ourselves.'

Trump blasts Jan 6 Committee as a ‘witch hunt’ in angry letter

Former president responds with memo after Committee orders him to testify.

30 Trump aides subpoenaed over 2020 election allegations

Subpoenas are part of DOJ's investigation into Jan. 6 capitol riot and other alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Meretz holds primaries for party leadership

Meretz members vote on Knesset list, party leader, as former Meretz chief faces Zehava Galon faces off with Dep. Economy Min. Yair Golan.

'Zionist Spirit is a right-wing party'

Communications Min. Yoaz Hendel stresses party won't join right-wing government. 'We only want a unity government.'

Trump threatens to sue CNN over ‘big lie’

Trump sends notice of intent to sue to CNN over its reporting on his claims that 2020 election was rigged against him.

Yesh Atid MK: 'We won't sit with the Joint Arab List'

'Joint Arab List doesn't want to sit with anyone, we have nothing to do with them,' Welfare Min. Meir Cohen says.

Trump blasts Georgia call probe: ‘This is not the American way’

Trump denounces a Georgia DA's investigation into a call he made to the attorney general regarding the results of the 2020 election.

ADL report slams “Trump, allies and right wing disinfo artists”

ADL calls out “conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election" that are still "alive and well” a year after Jan 6 Capitol riot.

Ex-CIA head: Trump 'a 6-year-old with a tantrum' after election

Ex-CIA director Gina Haspel is quoted in new Bob Woodward book stating her concern with Trump's behavior after he lost the 2020 election.

New book: Trump “almost giddy” during Jan 6 Capitol riots

Co-author of book says that Trump was "emboldened" by his supporters storming the Capitol until the optics turned against him.

Obama accuses Trump of making up a "whole bunch of hooey”

Obama accuses Trump of undermining Democracy by not conceding 2020 election in orderly manner in phone call fundraiser.

As long as he remains in the room, no war is likely to begin

Autocrats prefer the polished, clear diplomatic and political rules which protect them, but Trump thinks out of the box and it works. Op-ed.

Trump: I voted for a guy named Trump

Watch as US President Donald Trump delivers remarks after voting in Florida

New poll: Yamina gains at Yesh Atid's expense

New poll shows Yamina passing Yesh Atitd, as Yesh Atid gains 15 seats with Yair Lapid at its head, and 13 if headed by Ofer Shelah.

'Israel may have a civil war'

'If new elections are held, it'll be because Netanyahu needs it for personal reasons,' Defense Min. Gantz claims.

Is Donald Trump capable of winning the election?

Israel has had a window of opportunity to advance important issues with the Trump administration. Will all this continue after November?

Joint Arab List and Yesh Atid voters want new elections

Israel Democracy Institute releases new report showing 56% of Israelis support PM Netanyahu's security policies, 60% oppose new elections.

Rafi Peretz wants to resume cooperation with Bennett and Shaked

'We need to put things behind us, hold primaries,' Jewish Home's Rabbi Rafi Peretz says. 'I'm sure they'll understand.'

Poll: Likud - 33, Yesh Atid - 17

New poll shows Likud leading, Blue and White only fourth-largest party.

'Two-year budget is the right thing to do'

Culture Min. Hili Tropper claims party doesn't want elections, but will continue to insist on two-year budget.

'Netanyahu is pushing for new elections'

Likud officials confirm that PM is eyeing fourth round of elections some time this fall if no budget deal can be reached with Blue and White

Faction of UTJ: 'This is a piggish demand'

Factions of haredi UTJ party argue over division of responsibilities, Norwegian Law.

The battle in United Torah Judaism

The Knesset's UTJ party is grappling with who should step down, and who should take charge of Knesset committee.

Benny Gantz gets fourth office

MK Gantz to open new office on Sunday, to the tune of millions of shekels. 'Necessary to run half a government,' sources say.

PM Netanyahu to meet with Likud MKs

PM Netanyahu meets with Likud MKs in attempt to finalize government appointments ahead of Sunday's swearing-in ceremony.

'Agriculture and Religious Affairs help Religious Zionism most'

Likud's MK Zohar says PM Netanyahu didn't 'throw out' Religious Zionism, insists internal disagreements caused Yamina to choose opposition.

How will the center-left bloc divide their portfolios?

New report details how Blue & White likely to divide portfolios - and a Blue & White MK may be the first-ever female Ethiopian minister.

'Benny Gantz collapsed and sold his voters'

Yesh Atid-Telem MK Ofer Shelah slams incoming government, says Blue and White 'compromised on every value and principle' to join government

'You don't really want us'

Negotiations between DM Bennett and PM Netanyahu explode after Netanyahu refuses 'to offer anything new.' Netanyahu: 'We won't budge.'

Poll: PM snubbed Yamina for personal reasons

New poll shows majority of Israelis, half of right-wing voters, believe PM Netanyahu's behavior towards Yamina due to personal reasons.

'Netanyahu didn't have to give Justice Ministry to Blue & White'

Transportation Min. Smotrich explains why his party didn't join coalition, denies claims that internal disagreements led to refusal.

Yamina sources: 'Netanyahu is kicking us out'

Yamina rejects offer to head Knesset committee as Likud hopes party will issue final decision on joining coalition.

'Netanyahu wants us outside the government'

Source in Yamina says party demands are to 'balance out the leftism' inherent in unity government.

Likud refuses Yamina's coalition demand

Likud may offer Yamina additional portfolio, but not seat on Judicial Selection Committee, report says.

Protesters rally in Israel against Netanyahu-Gantz coalition

In Tel Aviv, 1,500 hold socially-distant gathering to protest unity government.

Blue & White: Supreme Court must reject anti-Netanyahu petition

Likud, Blue and White, demand Supreme Court reject petition opposing unity government and PM Netanyahu.

Lapid: 'You've crawled into Netanyau's fifth government'

Yesh Atid's MK Yair Lapid slams Blue and White for signing an agreement with PM Netanyahu. 'You said he was a con man.'

'Hauser and Hendel tried to foil everything the party did'

Yesh Atid's new chairman, Ofer Shelah, slams MKs Zvi Hauser, Yoaz Hendel, for not being loyal to joint Blue and White list.

Blue and White: Knesset Speaker in exchange for Health Ministry

Blue and White offers: Yuli Edelstein can return to position as Knesset speaker, if we receive Health Ministry.

It's final: Litzman to leave Health Ministry

Health Min. Litzman tells PM Netanyahu that he will leave his post after new government is formed.

Blue and White, Labor, sign coalition agreement

'We will advance true social policies, rebuild the welfare state,' Labor MKs promise.

Status quo to be upheld on religious issues

Changes to status quo on religious issues won't happen now and will require agreement of all coalition partners, UTJ's MK Yakov Asher says.

Gantz: We couldn't stand idly by

Blue and White chairman explains reasoning behind unity government: Better to defeat coronavirus than win on social media.

Leftist movement: Disqualify Netanyahu from serving as PM

In third attempt, leftist movement appeals to Supreme Court, demanding they disqualify Netanyahu from continuing to serve as prime minister.

Likud, Blue and White to restart coalition talks

Coalition negotiations between Likud, Blue and White to resume Sunday - one day before lawmakers expected to push anti-Netanyahu legislation

Bennett to Netanyahu: 'You promised Yamina wouldn't suffer'

DM Naftali Bennett says PM Netanyahu isn't treating his party like partners, will sit in opposition if Netanyahu doesn't keep promises.

Rivlin tasks Knesset to 'prevent fourth of elections'

President Rivlin informed Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz that he is entrusting the Knesset with the task of forming a government

Does the political ego come before the health of the citizens?

It's our politicians who are slaves to their careers and forget the welfare and health of the nation.

The last hurdle in negotiations?

Likud insists right-wing have three representatives in committee, while Blue and White insists on representation for opposition as well.

Netanyahu and Gantz hold last-minute meeting

'Significant progress' made in coalition talks between Likud, Blue and White, sides say.

Left-wingers demonstrate outside Gabi Ashkenazi's home

Protesters demand Ashkenazi cease negotiations with Netanyahu to form unity government.

Netanyahu to insist on sovereignty?

Conflicting reports regarding whether PM Netanyahu will compromise on judicial appointments, sovereignty.

Likud demands president give mandate to Netanyahu

Ministers Katz and Levin write letter to President Rivlin protesting his decision to return mandate to Knesset and not give it to Netanyahu.

Gantz requests extension for unity government negotiations

Knesset Speaker and Blue and White Chairman MK Benny Gantz asks President Rivlin to extend his mandate to form a government.

Likud and Blue and White to request extension for negotiations?

Likud, Blue and White, may request Pres. Rivlin extend deadline for negotiations by 14 days.

Economy Minister: Do not give up on sovereignty, Judiciary

Likud MK said Israel's economy would take less time to recuperate thanks to stringent gov't health measures.

Poll: 65% of Israelis approve of Bennett's coronavirus strategy

New poll shows Israelis of all sectors approve of how Defense Min. Bennett is handling coronavirus crisis.