Elections 2015

Poll: Likud, Jewish Home Would Gain 37 Seats in Joint List

Joint list would mean an elections sweep for the Right, survey reveals; women's representation does not matter, according to poll.

Elazar Stern Officially Joins Yesh Atid

In a press conference Sunday, Yair Lapid announced Elazar's move to join Yesh Atid, calling him 'Yesh Atid's 20th Knesset member.'

Angry Response to Likud 'Kindergarten' Campaign Video

MKs slam clip as 'using children for political purposes' as debate rages over whether or not it broke child labor and elections laws.

Yishai Urges Likud: Oust Candidate from List - Or Lose Elections

Yachad-Ha'am Itanu leader says Yoav Kish's comments supporting a divided Jerusalem will give voters the wrong message.

Yechimovich Won't Rule Out Coalition with Likud

In a television appearance, Labor MK Shelly Yechimovich says she "won't rule out" forming a coalition with Netanyahu or Liberman.

Likud Candidate Supports Division of Jerusalem

Yoav Kish, Likud's Dan Region representative and 19th on the Knesset list, says Jerusalem neighborhoods should be divided.

The New Labor Party of Israel

Shamir to Formally Announce Resignation from the Knesset

Agriculture Minister Yair Shamir says he "finds it hard to identify" with Yisrael Beytenu's new platform and will not run with the party.

Liberman: 'No Chance' We'll Sit with Meretz

Foreign Minister throws cold water on Herzog's chances of forming a coalition.

Watch: Netanyahu Makes Order in Knesset 'Kindergarten'

PM's campaign video slams Bennett playing with tanks, Lapid breaking economy, Livni running party to party; committee asks to block it.

Elazar Stern Joins Yesh Atid Party

Former Hatnua MK will be joining Yair Lapid's party, just weeks after resigning from Hatnua.

Final Jewish Home List Released

Small changes in Jewish Home list after all votes counted; seats 15-18 in precarious spots for 20th Knesset, according to recent polls.

Labor Gains, But Could Face Coalition Crisis

Labor gains biggest number of seats yet in latest poll - but analysts predict that Herzog and Livni will be left without coalition partners.

Watch: Bibi's Clip Spoofs Livni, Herzog Squabbling Over Obama

Netanyahu releases campaign video showing what would 'really' happen if Labor were to receive a call from Washington.

Livni Says Elections Depend on Which PM Answers Obama

Labor-Hatnua leader fires at Netanyahu, Bennett for threatening Israel 'in every field,' claims key to leadership is kowtowing to US.

Poll: Yesh Atid Making a Comeback

Labor still winning over Likud in latest survey - Kahlon's Kulanu takes a surprising fall.

Shaked: We Will Head the Next Government

MK Ayelet Shaked thanks party members for giving her the most votes in the primaries.

Report: Hotovely Beat Dichter for Likud's 20th Spot After All

A recount of several ballots has reportedly found that Tzipi Hotovely narrowly beat Avi Dichter for the 20th spot on the Likud list.

Bennett’s Proud 'No Apology' is Jabotinsky’s Go To Hell

Kahlon: The Likud Abandoned its Social Principles

Moshe Kahlon promises a "new path", says the upcoming elections are a choice" between the leaders who care and those who don't".

Deri: I Call on Those who Left Shas to Come Back

Shas chairman calls on those who left the party to return - including Eli Yishai, who recently formed his own party.

Bennett Promises High-Voltage Election Campaign

'The amazing team that was elected today is the best team, and it was not selected by a dictator but by the nation.'

Poll Puts Labor Squarely over Likud, Yisrael Beytenu Collapses

Survey gives Labor 4 mandates over Likud in growing gap, as Yisrael Beytenu sinks to lowest yet same day it announces campaign.

Shas' Rabbi: Jewish Home? 'Home without Jews'

Rabbi Shalom Cohen offers a repeat version of the Jewish Home bashing that preceded the last elections.

Bennett Refraining from Adding 'His People' to Jewish Home List?

The Jewish Home chairman could unilaterally add two people of his choosing to the list but will refrain, hints Rabbi Ronski.

Jewish Home Launches Campaign Song: 'We're Brothers'

The song was composed by Eyal Cohen, who sings it with Ofir Ben Sheetrit. Both starred in a musical reality show.

Bennett: Jewish Home Party Will Lead the State of Israel

Naftali Bennett hails 'historic' results of Jewish Home party primaries; 'The day is near that Bayit Yehudi will lead the State of Israel.'

'Ariel for Israel, Umm el-Fahm for Palestine'

Avigdor Liberman says Yisrael Beytenu will join any government which supports its controversial 'transfer' plan, with major land swaps.

MK Ayelet Shaked: Jewish Home Has Made History

Ayelet Shaked and 'diverse' range of other victorious Jewish Home candidates thank the public for their support during historic primaries.

Deri: There is No Sacred Covenant with the Right

During a panel discussion with fellow hareidi MKs, Aryeh Deri discusses his feud with Eli Yishai and plans for the next Knesset.

What is the Make-Up of Jewish Home's Knesset List?

With 90% of votes counted, party list begins to emerge; 57% of registered party members participated in primaries.

Herzog: Labor Candidates 'Look Like Winners'

Labor Party head introduces his party's Knesset list, vowing to 'take control of the government.'

Kahlon: Netanyahu, Lapid, Bennett All to Blame for High Prices

Trio shouldn't blame 'the other guy' for high prices - each one is 'the other guy,' says Kulanu head.

Jewish Home 'Messianic', Says Ex-Candidate

It did not take Batya Kahana-Dror long to attack the party viciously after bowing out of the primaries.

'Labor Founders Are Rolling in Their Graves'

Jewish Home and Likud react to Labor primary results, calling the 'far-left' candidates 'Marmara Flotilla supports and NIF members.'

Jewish Home Primaries Have Begun, after Court Approval

Polls open at 10:00 despite temporary injunction in Lod District Court; 35 candidates running for select spots.

Activist with NIF Link Bows Out of Jewish Home Race

Batya Kahana-Dror – who reportedly favors a Palestinian state – says she came under attack from conservative camp.

Labor Members Give Yechimovich Top Spot on Knesset List

MK Shelly Yechimovich received the most votes in Labor primaries and will be placed in the #3 spot on the Labor-Hatnua Knesset list.

Elections Campaign: Saying 'Yes' To Sovereignty

Women In Green continues call for Judea-Samaria annexation in elections, presenting candidates' statements on the issue.

Otzma Yehudit and Ha'am Itanu Parties Hold Unity Meeting

Ben-Ari and Marzel meet Yishai's Rabbi Mazuz to discuss joint list, as poll shows two parties won't make threshold separately.

Hareidi Party Lists Prerequisites for Joining Coalition

United Torah Judaism MKs say budget for hareidi schools a must, vow to reverse hareidi enlistment law mandating IDF service.

Poll: Most Jewish Home Party Voters 'Not Religious'

Surprising figures show religious-Zionist party's popularity among secular and younger voters skyrocketing.

Jewish Home Party Primaries Under Threat?

Court issues injunction against tomorrow's primary elections after candidate accuses party officials of foul play; decision at 8:00 a.m.

Poll: Jewish Home Strengthening Despite Left-Wing Attacks

Labor takes top spot from Likud, Shas no stronger despite Deri's much-vaunted return.

Tight Race for Few Spots in Labor Primaries

48,904 voters to choose between 36 candidates on list already crowded with reserve seats Tuesday; results expected Wednesday.

Who is Running in the Labor Primaries?

Partial list of new candidates in Labor - which is competing with Likud for the top spot - hints at what to expect in a leftist coalition.

Dichter Also Appeals Likud Primary Results

Days after Hotovely filed an official appeal with election commission, her main obstacle to a realistic spot, Dichter, does so as well.

Poll: Yesh Atid, Kulanu Competing for the Same 'Centrist' Voters

Center bloc competing for same voters, poll reveals; right-wing could strengthen due to attacks in Paris.

Yechimovich: You Can Stop Donating Money Now

Former Labor leader reaches donation ceiling for primaries campaign, thanks donors for their contributions.

End of the Stunt: Deri's Back at the Helm of Shas

Shas MKs have been summoned to a meeting at the party HQ, in which Aryeh Deri will announce his return.

Shas Chief Rabbi Tells Deri: You Can't Quit, Come Back

Rabbi Shalom Cohen, head of the Shas Council of Torah Sages, instructs Aryeh Deri to return to lead the party.

Smotrich, Struk and Kalfa Elected to Tekuma's Knesset List

The members of the Central Committee of Tekuma choose their candidates for the Knesset. Yesh Atid quick to criticize.

'Livni Never Misses An Opportunity to Stand with Abbas'

Likud responds angrily to harsh comments MK Tzipi Livni made Saturday against PM Netanyahu's 'weakness' during Gaza Op.

With 9 Weeks Left Till Elections, It's Likud by a Nose

Poll average shows Likud and Labor are still neck-and-neck, and Netanyahu's likely coalition numbers 69 MKs.

Yitzhak Aharonovich Retires from Politics

Public Security Minister to step down after 2015 elections amid corruption case into Yisrael Beytenu, year of security crisis.

Another $500K Found in Yisrael Beytenu Corruption Case

Find doubles the amount of money involved in Yisrael Beytenu corruption crackdown as party slips in polls.

A New Member for Israel's Anti-Israel Communist Party

Poll: Yisrael Beytenu Suffers, Shas Making a Comeback

Likud still in the lead with the current elections poll, but hareidi parties moving up the ranks as center bloc suffers.

Netanyahu Considering Netanya Mayor for Likud List

PM Netanyahu is reportedly trying to recruit longtime Netanya mayor Miriam Feirberg for the 11th or 23rd spot on the Likud list.

Hotovely Appeals Likud Primaries Results

Tzipi Hotovely, who was just 55 votes short of being placed in a realistic spot on the Likud’s Knesset list, appeals results.