Elections 2013

Endorsing Realism

Bayit Yehudi's Rabbi Horowitz Courts Chabad Vote

Rabbi Hillel Horowitz of Hevron connects to Hassidic movement though Cave of Machpela.

Poll: Right to Get 71 Seats in Next Knesset

With less than two weeks to the elections, a new poll shows that support for parties is stabilizing, as are the right and left blocs

Likud Video Hammers at Bayit Yehudi 'Conservatism'

Election propaganda video attacks Rabbi Ben Dahan over his statements to Arutz Sheva.

Binyamin Residents Council Rejects Dayan's Criticism

Itzik Shadmi of the Binyamin Residents' Council rejects Dayan's accusations that "the nationalist camp could lead to a second Oslo."

Livni Slams Likud and Jewish Home 'Extremists'

The "extremists" in the Likud and the Jewish Home are a threat to Israel, says the chair of the Hatnua party.

Shas Agrees to Pull Controversial Ad

After originally defending its controversial TV ad, Shas agrees to pull it "for the sake of peace".

Likud vs. Likudnik in Elections Blunder

The Likud is facing off against its most well-known support site over controversial ads.

Lapid Takes Jabs at Bennett and Netanyahu on Equal Burden

"It's not complicated. Everyone should enlist...I'm not asking them to do anything I do not ask of my children or of myself," said Lapid

Dayan: The Right is Heading for a Second Oslo

Danny Dayan tells Arutz Sheva why he’s backing Netanyahu, and warns that the nationalist camp could repeat mistakes of 20 years ago.

Censored: ‘Some Arabs Don’t Pay Taxes’

Screen left partially dark during first pre-elections ads after nationalist party’s ads found to be anti-Arab.

Poll: Most Israelis Don't Believe Peace is Possible

Peace Index poll indicates most Israelis believe that it will be impossible to achieve peace no matter who wins the election.

Shas TV Ad Targets Lieberman, Russian Immigrants

A TV ad on behalf of Shas targets olim from Russia, suggesting some of them are non-Jews who did not convert properly.

Ketzaleh: We'll Reach 20 Knesset Seats

MK Katz: When we said we'd have 15 MKs, people thought we were going overboard.

As Election Looms Closer, Radio and TV Ads Begin

With only two weeks left until elections, Tuesday will see the first of ad campaigns which will be broadcast on radio and television.

Deri: Shas Joining Left is a 'Bad Joke'

Aryeh Deri dismisses as "a bad joke" reports that his party is in talks with the left to create an obstructive bloc to the Likud.

Lapid and Yechimovich: Livni Created a 'Political Spin'

Labor and Yesh Atid accuse Livni of misleading the public over what happened during meeting between the leaders of the three parties.

Photo Essay: Netanyahu Parties in Tel Aviv at Young Likud Event

Young adults affiliated with the Likud Party attended a dance party at Tel Aviv's Reading 3 club.

Min. Erdan: Netanyahu Wants Nationalist Gov't

Likud minister denies Naftali Bennett's claim that Netanyahu seeks leftist partners.

Netanyahu: Left, Hareidim Plotting against Me

Prime Minister asks voters to vote Likud Beytenu, to foil leftist maneuvers.

French-Speaking Jews Connect to Bayit Yehudi

Habayit Hayehudi (Jewish Home) is gaining popularity among olim from France, who are finding "a home in the Jewish Home".

Likud Beytenu Official: We Prefer Lapid Over Shas

The Likud Beytenu would prefer to form a coalition with Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid over Shas, a senior official in the party says.

Most Likely Outcome: a More Nationalist, Religious Coalition

With elections 2 weeks away, polls indicate next government will be tougher against Obama's pressure.

MK Ben-Ari Warns: Shas will Help Left form Coalition

Nationalist MK warns Deri could place Shas in leftist camp, calls on hareidi Sephardim to vote Otzma Leyisrael.

Amsallem’s Plan: Aim for 40 Years’ Peace

The head of the new Am Shalem party reveals his “40 years” plan.

Lieberman: I Support a Palestinian State

Lieberman says ‘two state solution’ will guide Likud Beytenu government.

Is Peres Working to Overthrow Bibi?

Likud sources accuse Peres of abusing presidential powers, working with Left to thwart a second Netanyahu administration.

Likud Admits to Rabbi-Bashing Campaign

Likud admits it was behind campaign to bash rabbis who support the Jewish Home party as extremists.

Video with Jeremy Gimpel: The Likud Is All Mixed-Up

US-born Jeremy Gimpel, rising star in the Jewish Home, tells Channel 2, “The Likud has some wonderful people but is all mixed-up.”

Lieberman Plans Quick Divorce from Netanyahu

The Likud-Israel Beyteinu party is dropping in the polls, and now Lieberman looks forward to disbanding the day after elections.

Bennett: Left's Anti-Likud Bloc is Not Serious

The Jewish Home will recommend Netanyahu as Prime Minister no matter what, says Naftali Bennett.

Netanyahu: I Never Ruled Out Any Parties

"I am a ready for a broad coalition, but some parties are rejecting me in advance," Netanyahu tells Channel 2.

Rabbi Piron Apologizes for Swipe at 'Radical' Rabbis

Yesh Atid rabbi warned against the influence of rabbis Lior and Melamed in the next Knesset.

Lapid : If Livni Stays Out of Coalition, So will I

Yesh Atid head says 'no' to idea of forming a bloc with Livni and Yechimovich against Netanyahu, but then says a conditional 'yes'.

Livni Calls for Center-Left Unity

Tzipi Livni, who heads the Hatnua party, says she's willing to put ego considerations aside to oust Netanyahu from power.

Netanyahu is a 'Zigazagger', Says Shamir

Yair Shamir, who is running for the Knesset on the Likud Beytenu list, criticizes Netanyahu for supporting a Palestinian state.

Former Shin Bet head: ‘Weak’ Bibi Can’t be Trusted on Iran

Former Shin Bet head Yuval Diskin says he does not trust “weak” Netanyahu, Barak on security. Netanyahu: He’s frustrated over job loss.

Likud Rises as Leftists Vow No Coalition

Likud Beytenu regains losses in the polls, but left-wing parties say they will try to thwart a coalition.

Erdan: Livni Won't be Part of Peace Talks

Minister Gilad Erdan in television interview: Netanyahu told me that if Livni joins coalition, she won't take part in peace talks.

Political Parties Ask Peres: Work to Free Pollard

Ten of Israel's parties from across the political spectrum have united in a call to President Peres to work for Pollard's release.

MK Katz Predicts 20 Seats for Jewish Home

The Jewish Home party will be even stronger than most polls says, with at least 20 seats, predicts outgoing MK Yaakov Katz.

Secularists Succeed in Banning Rabbi Ovadia App

Shas agrees to no longer use a smartphone app which allows users to receive blessings from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

Bibi’s Moment of Truth – and Bennett

Likud to Target Jewish Home 'Extremists' in Latest Campaign

In its latest campaign against the Jewish Home, the Likud will attack candidates on its list which are considered to be more "extreme".

Yes to Habayit Hayehudi

Woman as Prime Minister Not Suited to Deal with Iran: Poll

Only seven percent of respondents think a woman can deal with the Iranian nuclear threat, says a women’s Zionist poll.

Feiglin Urges Giving Arabs a $500,000 One-Way Ticket

Likud Knesset candidate hopeful Feiglin wants to pay each PA Arab $500,000 to leave Israel.

Polls Show US-Born Gimpel May Be Knesset Member

Polls show more strength for the Jewish Home-National Union slate and give US-born Jeremy Gimpel a good chance to become MK.

Poll: Likud Beytenu Doesn't Gain, Jewish Home Does

Israelis want Binyamin Netanyahu to continue as Prime Minister but still prefer Ehud Barak as Defense Minister, new poll finds.

Poll: 1 in 3 Want to Cut Funding for Hareidim

Pollsters ask where budget should be cut, and one-third name funding intended for hareidi-religious community.

Holocaust Ad Sparks Complaint, Creator Not Sorry

The Jewish Home party complains over an anti-Bennett ad with Holocaust imagery. The ad's creator says he is not sorry.

Kadima Game: 'Grab the Money' from Hareidim

Kadima continues its campaign comparing hareidi learners to IDF soldiers, with game urging users to "grab the money."

Calcala Party Hopes to be the Surprise of the Elections

The founders of the newly-formed Calcala party are hoping to be the surprise of the elections, say polls don't reflect reality.

Don't Do It, Netanyahu

Bennett Reminds Peres: Oslo ‘Peace’ Killed 1,600 Israelis

Jewish Home chairman Bennett tells President Peres “enough, already” with “peace process” talk. “Oslo murdered 1,600 Israelis.”

Olmert Attacks Livni Over 'Crushing Loss'

After previously considering running with Tzipi Livni, former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is now attacking his former Kadima colleague.

Akunis: How Come Not One Judge Was Against Zoabi?

MK Ofir Akunis expresses disappointment over Supreme Court ruling allowing MK Zoabi to run in the elections.

Position Paper: Part II

Likud MK Vows ‘Zoabi Law’; ‘Her Proper Place Is Jail'

The next Knesset will be asked to pass a law to bar “Mavi Mamara” Zoabi from the legislature once and for all, Likud MK Danon said.

Court Overrules Knesset, Lets 'Mavi Mamara' Zoabi Run

The Supreme Court rules that MK's support for terrorism is not sufficient reason to bar her from Knesset.