2021 Elections

Rabbi Haim Amsalem to run for the Knesset

Chairman of Am Shalem party, who ran with Moshe Feiglin in the past, believes he will pass the electoral threshold this time.

Ofer Shelah: I will not run in the Labor party primaries

Former MK who recently left Yesh Atid rules out running in Labor primaries: They are in a constant mess.

Gideon Sa'ar: I will not agree to a rotation with Netanyahu

New Hope party chairman clarifies he will not be a part of a government led by Netanyahu, says partnership with Meretz is unlikely.

'There's nothing stopping Netanyahu from uprooting settlements'

Ex-Likud minister vows New Hope party will normalize status of settlements, warns that Netanyahu could pursue new disengagement plan.

Bennett: I'm a fighter, I'm not afraid

Bennett in TV interview: Those who take credit for a million vaccines should also take responsibility for a million unemployed.

Netanyahu: There's a lot of potential in the Arab sector

PM not ruling out Arabs candidate on Likud slate: There is no reason for the Arab public to be outside the mainstream of power.

Gantz: Nissenkorn stabbed me in the back

Blue and White chairman disappointed with the members of his party who left, but particularly with former Justice Minister.

Poll: Likud 29 seats - Blue and White 0

Likud regains lost seats in latest poll, as Blue and White is poised to disappear from the Knesset.

'We will change the system of government and stop the chaos'

Former Communications Minister presents the New Hope party's plan to ensure Israel avoids frequent election campaigns.

Netanyahu offers Be'er Sheva Mayor a spot on Likud slate

Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly invited Be’er Sheva Mayor Ruvik Danilovich. The Mayor rejected the offer.

Former accountant general launches new party

Professor Yaron Zelekha, who served as accountant general of the Ministry of Finance from 2003-2007, enters politics.

Nissenkorn resigns: 'Survival of Israeli democracy is at stake'

"I did everything I could to stop the PM from destroying the judiciary - and I succeeded."

Report: Netanyahu looking to make Pollard a Likud MK

PM said to be considering drafting Jonathan Pollard into the Likud's Knesset list with a top position, guaranteeing him seat in next Knesset

Poll: Likud 27, left-wing union 25

Half of Israelis back imposing tougher lockdown, while half oppose further restrictions, new poll shows.

Zeev Elkin: 'Netanyahu is taking Likud to the grave'

"Netanyahu went through a dangerous transformation & came to believe that whatever was good for him, was good for the country."

'Bennett and I complement each other, we will run together'

MK Bezalel Smotrich dismisses reports of a rift with Bennett: There are gaps but we know to work together. We are running together, 100%.

Liberman: I will demand the Finance Ministry

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says his party will demand the Finance, Health and Internal Security Ministries in the next government.

Tel Aviv Mayor: Time for a new culture of leadership

Ron Huldai unveils his new party, "The Israelis", attacks Israel's current leadership.

Gideon Sa'ar: We will include Arabs and Muslims

New Hope chairman says he is interested in including Arabs and Muslims on his Knesset slate.

Has the Netanyahu era as Prime Minister ended?

The next election will focus on the right-wing parties and may actually bring an end to Binyamin Netanyahu's tenure.

Justice Minister leaves Blue and White party

Avi Nissenkorn announces departure from Blue and White party. Benny Gantz to make public statement tonight on party's 2021 election campaign

Tensions rising in Likud over plan to recruit Minister Orly Levy

Likud lawmakers outraged over PM's plans to guarantee Knesset spot to Gesher minister who ran on joint list with Meretz and Labor.

Is Tzipi Livni planning a return to politics?

Yair Lapid and former Foreign Minister reportedly in talks about running together in the March 23 election.

Tel Aviv Mayor to form new party, run for Knesset

Ron Huldai will announce on Tuesday evening that he is going into national politics.

Netanyahu or another election? Sa'ar has no answer

New Hope chairman has difficulty in answering question of how he would behave if once again there is no clear decision in the election.

MK Miki Haimovich leaving Blue and White

Gantz meets Haimovich and informs her that she will not be part of the Blue and White slate in upcoming election.

Gantz: Netanyahu continues to exploit virus for personal gain

Blue & White officials claim PM is using latest lockdown for "selfish personal ends."

MK Assaf Zamir to leave Blue & White party

Asked whether Benny Gantz should be replaced as party leader, Zamir evades question.

Timeline of Israel's 2021 elections

Some important dates to keep in mind as Israel heads to elections - round #4.

Gantz reportedly mulling his next steps

Blue and White chairman considering what course of action to take as party continues to decline in polls.

Bennett: Netanyahu offered me to enter the government

Yamina chairman says Netanyahu called him two weeks ago and offered him to join the government as Defense Minister but that he declined.

Poll: Blue and White barely crossing electoral threshold

New Hope surges to 21 seats as the Likud falls to 26, giving anti-Netanyahu bloc a 61 seat majority - even without Meretz or Joint Arab List

Feiglin: I will not run in the next election

Zehut chairman expresses disappointment with the discourse in Israel, says there is no space to promote the party's ideas.

Could 4th election lead to Israel’s largest-ever right-wing gov?

Just as Netanyahu crushed Blue & White alliance that challenged him, he demolished the country’s greater left-wing camp. Opinion

Yamina MK Kahana: Our main objective is to replace Netanyahu

"We'll sit with any Zionist party that can set personal differences aside for two minutes."

Poll: 'Never Netanyahu' bloc gets majority in the Knesset

New poll shows parties who refuse to sit with Netanyahu would win a majority of seats. But can they form a government of their own?

Naftali Bennett to launch Yamina's election campaign tonight

Bennett expected to announce bid for premiership, attack Netanyahu's "failed leadership."

Blue & White on the verge of breaking up, say senior officials

Will Blue and White party run in upcoming election? Senior party officials say Blue and White is teetering on the brink of collapse.