Elections 2015

Aharonovich Attacks Bennett for 'Populism'

Former Public Security Minister blasts Bennett for 'spinning' statements to 'get more votes'; brushes off police drama.

'Zionist Camp' Backtracks on Support to Bar Zoabi

Joint Labor-Hatnua list reportedly caves to pressure from Arab parties and will not support a move to bar MK Zoabi from running.

Yishai: I Will Ask for the Interior Ministry in Next Government

Yachad-Ha’am Itanu chairman says he will ask to be Interior Minister in the next Cabinet in order to fight illegal infiltration from Africa.

Yonah: I Need to Prove My Zionism to This Group of Crazies?

Controversial Labor candidate Yossi Yonah responds to Jewish Home campaign video against him by attacking the party and its positions.

Yesh Atid Shows Leftist Colors

Former Science Minister Yesh Atid MK Yaakov Peri said Monday that Yesh Atid would sit in a coalition with far-left Meretz.

Majority of Israelis Think PM Should Cancel Congress Speech

A new survey finds that 47% think PM Binyamin Netanyahu should cancel Congress speech, but 63% say the speech won't affect their vote.

Demand to Remove Kirshenbaum over Corruption Scandal

Movement for Quality Government petitions High Court to order government to fire deputy minister maintaining silence on scandal.

PM Accuses News Mogul of Leading Media Campaign against Him

Netanyahu names Yedioth Aharonoth publisher Arnon 'Noni' Mozes as the person behind media blitz against him and his wife.

Speechless on Iranian Nukes

Zionist Camp Vows to Send 'Extreme Rightists' to the Opposition

Joint Labor-Hatnua list fires back at Netanyahu who clarified he will not form a coalition with leftist parties.

Yesh Atid MK: We'll Prefer Herzog Over Netanyahu

MK Shai Piron says his party believes "it's time to replace Netanyahu" and would prefer to recommend Herzog as Prime Minister.

Poll: Likud and Labor Even, Jewish Home Recovering

Channel 10 poll gives Jewish Home 14 seats, marking a recovery from Eli Ohana saga. Labor and Likud each have 23 seats.

Netanyahu: I Will Not Form a Government with the Left

Prime Minister Netanyahu stresses there is an "ideological void" between Likud and Labor, rules out coalition with the left.

PM: Herzog's First Move - Giving Away Jerusalem

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that the Labor Party/Zionist Camp would make negotiating away Jerusalem one of their first priorities

Bennett Stands Behind Statements on Arab Lawlessness

'We will change the concept from Iron Domes to hitting the enemy with an ironclad punch,' says Jewish Home head.

Kahlon: 'Israel's Problems Aren't Solved in Congress or Munich'

Kulanu chairman pushes social, financial agenda over all other issues - even Iran - in latest campaign speech.

Bennett Attacks Peri for 'Chauvinistic' Jibe at Shaked

Naftali Bennett responds harshly to Yaakov Peri's claim that Ayelet Shaked is too inexperienced for Minister of Internal Security.

Lapid Chastises Herzog for 'Airing Dirty Laundry' in Public

Lapid attacks both Yitzhak Herzog and Binyamin Netanyahu for putting political considerations ahead of important Iran issue.

Livni Says 'No' to Coalition with Netanyahu, Bennett

In radio interview Sunday, Labor-Hatnua co-chair Tzipi Livni says she would never join party with different path, especially Netanyahu's.

Arab Labor Leaders Demand Herzog Give Up 'Zionist Camp' Name

Arab Labor official says as long as crisis over 'The Zionist Camp' name remains unresolved, representatives won't participate in campaign.

Voters Unmoved by Sara Netanyahu and Bottle-Gate

New survey finds Israelis want corruption-free leaders, but unlikely to change their votes because of the Sara Netanyahu scandal.

Shaked: Do You Prefer Dichter or Struk in Next Knesset?

MK Ayelet Shaked blasts radio host Kalman Liebskind for plans to vote Likud, saying PM needs strong Jewish Home to form gov't.

Labor 'Bribes' Voters With Free Fruit - Then Denies It

Labor reps hand out free oranges in Jerusalem, post pictures on Facebook, just days after court bans Jewish Home from doing the same.

Herzog Downplays Meetings with Biden and Kerry

In an interview with Army Radio, Labor Chairman Yitzhak Herzog says meeting with US VP was completely informal and not related to elections.

Poll: Likud Ahead, Jewish Home Falling

Right-wing bloc projected to be stable at 42 seats - but Jewish Home falls from perennial third-place spot.

Liberman: We Will Demand the Defense Ministry

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says his party will demand that its member be Defense Minister as a condition for joining a coalition.

The Democrats Won't Boycott Netanyahu

Elections battle royale

Leftists Bash Bibi after Biden Boycott on Congress Talk

Labor, Lapid lambast PM for 'speech born in sin' that 'throws Israeli security under elections bus' - though Labor's Peres did the same.

Support for Zoabi Barring May Spell End of Labor Coalition Hopes

Even if Labor gets past Likud it likely won't be able to form a coalition, as Arab parties say they won't recommend 'Likud B.'

Enough Already - Leave Sara Netanyahu Alone!

Top Arab Labor Candidate Has 'No Problem' with Zoabi

Veteran journalist Zuhair Bahlul, #17 on Labor list, was apparently unaware that Labor had expressed support for Zoabi ban.

Marzel Strikes Back: Labor Leftists Have Warped Values

Marzel slams Labor for trying to bar him and 'form coalition with Israel haters,' as condition to bar Zoabi 'who seeks to erase Israel.'

Polls: Public Support for 'Center' Parties Falling

Public support waning for Kahlon, Liberman, polls reveal; jury out on whether Likud or Labor will be top.

Elections 2015: Students Get to Meet 'Selected' Party Chiefs

Chosen parties include Kulanu, despite no current MKs, and Meretz (6 MKs) – while United Torah Judaism, with 7 MKs, not invited.

Zoabi on her way out?

Labor to Help Get Arab MK Zoabi Barred

Leftist Labor to back banning of pro-Hamas MK - on condition of petition against Marzel, as second petition filed against him for 'racism.'

Disengagement Commander in Anti-Bibi Ad

Dan Halutz and leftist senior reservists were enlisted for an expensive campaign against Netanyahu.

Lapid Ignores Livni's Call to Block Netanyahu-Led Gov't

Livni demands Yesh Atid head Lapid pledge not to recommend Netanyahu to form next government, but recommend Labor instead.

V15: We Were Not Sent By 'Foreign Agents' to Unseat Netanyahu

The Victory in 2015 group is not representative of anyone except themselves, it told the Central Elections Committee Thursday.

Labor Suffers Following V15 Controversy, Likud Strengthens

Likud wins 26 seats in latest Walla! poll, three over the Labor-Hatnua party, making chances of a right-wing government likely.

Poll: One Third of Yishai's Voters Are Ashkenazim

If elections were held now, Eli Yishai's Yachad party would pass the minimum vote requirements, and get four seats.

Rabbis Slam Bennett's 'Saving Religious Zionism' Comments

Religious Zionist rabbis who transferred support to Ha'am Itanu criticize Bennett for saying he saved religious Zionist vision in Knesset.

Rabbi Drori: Don't Worry, Jewish Home is Still Religious

Despite what people may think in the wake of the Eli Ohana “incident,” Jewish Home is still a religious party, said Rabbi Tzefania Drori.

Poll: Most Israelis Trust Kahlon with Financial Issues

More Israelis prefer Kahlon as Finance Minister, responsible for housing crisis solutions over Lapid, Netanyahu, or Bennett.

Arab MKs Condemn ISIS as 'Contrary to Islam,' 'Criminal'

Joint Arab list releases statement condemning ISIS, discouraging Israeli Arabs from joining.

Marzel: I Am Going to Wipe the Smirk Off Zoabi's Face

Baruch Marzel filed a petition seeking to bar the united Arab list consisting of Hadash, Balad, Ra'am and Ta'al from the elections.

Netanyahu Appeals to Anglos Before Elections

Prime Minister meets with English-speaking immigrants and community leaders, pushes Likud victory for a stable government.

Likud: Kahlon's Successes Are Ours, Too

The Likud for the first time responded to claims by Moshe Kahlon that he single-handedly reduced the cost of cellphone service.

Petition Filed Against Avigdor Liberman, Baruch Marzel

Arab MK demands that Yisrael Beytenu chairman, Otzma Yehudit representative be barred from 20th Knesset elections.

Oxymoron: Herzog's Embarrassing Book of Kings Misquote

Herzog proudly quotes scripture saying not to boast before proving yourself - and immediately does the exact opposite.

Likud Youth Protest Against 'Leftist' Paper

Protesters outside Yedioth Aharonoth offices demand the paper stop besmirching Sarah Netanyahu.

'This is the Answer to BDS'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Likud MKs praise project encouraging small businesses in Judea-Samaria, in defiance of BDS campaign.

Poll: Likud Still Ahead, Ha'am Itanu Passes Threshold

Could a strong coalition be in Israel's future? Nationalist camp making gains again, with strong Likud and slight increase for Jewish Home.

Shas Waffles Over Participation in NIF-Backed Conference

Issues over extreme leftist group's involvement in conference still 'under review,' Deri's reps say.

Top Kulanu Candidate: Settlements an 'Error'

#2 candidate on Kulanu list advocates evicting Judea-Samaria residents who live outside major settlement blocs, for 'Zionist' reasons.

What Else Does V15/One Voice Do?

Livni Misinformed, Ill-advised and a Danger to Israel

Survey: Likud Pulls Ahead of Labor-Hatnua with 25 Seats

Latest survey published by Haaretz sees Likud gaining in the polls with 25 predicted mandates, two more than Labor-Hatnua.

Leftist 'V15 Campaign' Files Incitement Charges Against Likud

V15 campaign, which Likud has accused of using foreign funds to boost Left parties, files incitement complaint with police.

Bennett Admits: 'I Went Too Fast' with Ohana Appointment

Jewish Home chairman says the failed attempt to sign up soccer legend Eli Ohana taught him that his power has limits.

Likud, Jewish Home MKs Cancel Speeches at NIF-Linked Event

Participants in Haaretz's Democracy Conference were surprised to find NIF's logo on the program.