Elections 2015

'Jewish Home Will Stay True to its Religious-Zionist Values'

Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan insists more secular MKs won't mean compromise on values, says he'd love to finish what he started at the rabbinate.

Rabbis' Forum Tackles Family Values Legislation

A brochure to be distributed in synagogues by Hotam Forum indicates liberal lobby may soon face competition.

Ayelet Shaked Endorses Uri Bank for Jewish Home Knesset List

Jewish Home chairwoman praises record of most senior 'Anglo' candidate; party's English-speaking forum praises decision.

Supporter Tells Feiglin: Your Politics Failed

Dr. Aryeh Bachrach calls on MK Feiglin to stay in Likud: 'in politics, one cannot reach his goal by ramming through walls.'

Lapid on Yesh Atid's Crash: 'We Got Arrogant'

In a “mea culpa” moment, Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid told Army Radio that he was at fault for the fall in his party's popularity.

Jewish Home Candidates Strongly Oppose Same-Sex Marriage

In a pre-primary viral video, Jewish Home candidates asked their opinions on same-sex marriage; overwhelming majority against.

Retired IDF General Yoav Galant Joins Kahlon's Party

Moshe Kahlon announces retired IDF general Yoav Galant will be joining his Kulanu party ahead of March elections.

Reform Leader Attacks 'Primitive' Jewish Home Party

Head of Israeli Reform movement and candidate for Labor Knesset spot takes aim at 'right-wing', 'ultra-Orthodox' Jewish Home.

Dani Dayan: World Leaders Backing Off Two State Solution

The concept of the “two-state solution” is fading in the minds of many world leaders, Dani Dayan said after many meetings on the issue.

US Polling Firm Behind Israeli Political Poll?

Has the Labor Party hired American help to win the upcoming Knesset elections?

Gafni: Jewish Home the Real 'Enemy' of Hareidim

UTJ head MK Moshe Gafni complained that Jewish Home was responsible for the “state persecution” of the hareidi community.

Bibi Asks Public to Select MKs for List

In an unconventional move, the Prime Minister uses social media to ask for names that can fill Likud's reserved spots.

Livni Takes on Bibi's 'Masculine Voice'

Would-be PM derides Netanyahu's deep voice, even as her party leader Herzog takes voice lessons.

Poll Shows Kulanu, Yisrael Beytenu Plummeting

Precisely as Kulanu unveils its list poll finds it shrinking, as Yisrael Beytenu's corruption scandal drops it to six mandates.

Labor Erases 'Zionism' in Arabic Ad Campaign

Labor calls itself 'the Zionist camp' - unless you look at their ads in Arabic, which read 'the Labor party for peace and equality.'

Yesh Atid: Netanyahu is a Weak and Failed Prime Minister

Yesh Atid fires back after Netanyahu blames Yair Lapid for the rise in housing prices.

Mitzna: Livni Behaved 'Like a Dictator'

MK Amram Mitzna says Tzipi Livni was never authorized by the rest of the party to negotiate with Labor.

Netanyahu: I Didn't Promise Bennett Anything

In an interview, PM Netanyahu denies offering Bennett the Defense Ministry, blames Olmert and Lapid for housing crisis.

Can 'Right-Wingers' Champion Social Issues? Bennett Thinks So

Latest Jewish Home party campaign video challenges Right-Left stereotypes, but rivals attack bid to draw secular voters.

MK David Rotem Quits Yisrael Beytenu

MK quits after three subsequent Knesset terms, against background of corruption scandal.

Glick: Despite Feiglin, I'm Staying in Likud

Temple activist says he is pained by Feiglin's loss in the primaries, but also by his decision to bolt the party.

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Joins Kulanu

Rachel Azaria second female candidate in Moshe Kahlon's party, brings focus on family to party platform.

Feiglin Tells Supporters to Leave Likud

Feiglin estimates that the next elections will take place in about 18 months' time. He will apparently not contend for the 20th Knesset.

Hotovely: Having a Baby Took a Political Toll

The MK, who did not do well in the primaries, says that her Likud activism was curtailed during her maternity leave.

Poll Shows Likud Still Strong with 25 Seats

Channel 1 poll gives Jewish Home 15, possible Netanyahu coalition 69; Yisrael Beytenu down to 7.

Likud MKs: The Goal Now is to Win the Elections

Likud members tell Arutz Sheva that the party's main goal now is to win as many seats as possible and defeat the Herzog and Livni.

Left Fires Back at Netanyahu

“Israel's problem is not governance but rather the governor,” say Herzog and Livni after Netanyahu slams the left during a campaign rally.

Netanyahu: The Left is Weak and Wants to Surrender

At a campaign rally, Netanyahu introduced the new Likud list and pledged not to make any territorial concessions to the Palestinians.

Im Tirtzu Alleges NIF 'Embedding Officials' into Labor List

Grassroots Zionist group says NIF piggybacking on Labor to exert influence. NIF calls the report 'smear politics.'

Moshe Feiglin Leaves Likud, Forms New Party

Feiglin leaves after poor primaries outcome - and will allegedly form yet another new party.

Lapid Admits He Was 'Power Drunk' as Finance Minister

Lapid says ministerial post was a 'trap' and admits to 'mistakes,' promises to block Netanyahu from being prime minister.

Kahlon Presents First Female Candidate for Kulanu

Yifat Sassa-Biton, city council member in Kiryat Shmona, becomes one of eight women for Kulanu list, brings educational platform.

Single Poll Station May Put Hotovely in Knesset Again

Sources close to the MK say that a poll station at Neria in Samaria gives her 82 votes and places her in 20th spot in Likud list.

UTJ Not Impressed with Hareidi Unity Offer

Source in Ashkenazi hareidi party says unity talk is an attempt by Aryeh Deri to shift attention from his party's woes.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Will Corruption Investigation Hurt Yisrael Beytenu or Help it?

While polls show a small decline in the party's support, an expert says the police corruption probe may actually wind up helping Liberman.

Ben-Ari Calls on Feiglin to 'Come Home' to Otzma Yehudit

After primaries 'assassination' and as Feiglin weighs future, Ben-Ari urges ideological right unity, slams Likud 'opportunists.'

The Ups and Downs of Israeli Political Life

Deri Hints at Return to Shas

In a television interview, Aryeh Deri hints he is returning to lead Shas, but doesn't say it outright.

Journalist Sharon Gal Joins Yisrael Beytenu

Longtime journalist Sharon Gal announces he will run with Liberman, says he has never hidden his political views.

Hotovely Out of Realistic Spot by 55 Votes

Final recount of Likud primaries finds Deputy Minister will not be in a realistic spot after all.

From World Bnei Akiva to Israeli Politics

Arutz Sheva meets Jewish Home candidate Zeev Schwartz who is focusing on the immigrant and Anglo voters.

Source: Amsallem, Amnon Yitzchak Could Run Together

A close associate of Rabbi Haim Amsallem said he was thinking of drafting Rabbi Amnon Yitzchak to the ticket.

Rivlin: Apathy and Indifference are Our Greatest Dangers

Upon receiving the Democracy Index, President Rivlin called on elected officials to rebuild trust with public, while urging public to vote.

Report: Hareidi Parties Considering Joint List

Joint list could see hareidi parties gain 20 Knesset seats - but chances are slim, sources say, due to internal conflict.

Yair Lapid: a Liar, a Hypocrite, or Simply Irresponsible?

Meretz Chairwoman Zehava Gal-On goes on the warpath against Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, accusing him of lying and irresponsibility.

Labor, Yesh Atid Agree to 'Play Nice' This Election

Pact not to mudsling each other leaked on Tel Aviv radio program, after Labor MK takes back remark over Yair Lapid.

Lapid: I Would Return to Finance Ministry

Lapid vows to return housing crisis laws to the agenda if he sits in the next government, says he could work with hareidi parties.

Ballots to be Recounted in Likud Elections

Fearing possible human error, Likud's Election Committee will re-test results from polling stations in Yarka and Modi'in.

Report: Feiglin Considering Forming a New Party

Unconfirmed report says Moshe Feiglin is considering forming a new party after failing to win a realistic spot in the Likud’s Knesset list.

Herzog: Shut Down Government's Settlement Division

Labor leader promises to shut down government's operational arm in Judea-Samaria - abandoning needs of 389,000 people.

Peres: A Great Leader Must Serve the People

Former President hints that he would like to see someone replace Netanyahu, says time has come to 'make the best of the situation.'

Report: Kirschenbaum Quit, and Then Changed Her Mind

Deputy Interior Minister decided not to run in elections due to corruption allegations, changed her mind upon request from Liberman.

Hotovely on Primaries Loss: This Isn't the End

MK Tzipi Hotovely, who failed to secure a realistic spot on the Likud’s election list, says she plans to continue her public mission.

Result of primaries?

Poll: Likud Overtakes Labor at 26 Seats

Sudden increase of seats for right-wing bloc, as survey gives Likud top spot by largest margin yet in weeks of Labor dominating the polls.

Poll: United Hareidi Party Would Win 20 Seats

If Shas, Ha'am Itanu and United Torah Judaism run together as one party, they could win 20 seats, finds Makor Rishon poll.

MK Chetboun Welcomes Results of Likud Primaries

"The people want a nationalist government," says Ha'am Itanu's Yoni Chetboun in response to Likud list.

Lapid Slams Other Parties Over 'Corruption'

"We’ve had it with those who are corrupt and we are fed up with them stealing our country," says Yesh Atid chairman at party gathering.

Yechimovich to Netanyahu: Reserve Another Spot for a Woman

Labor MK hails Likud's democratic primaries, but says more women should be given spots in the top 20.

Victorious Regev Expects to Become a Minister

MK Miri Regev says she is interested in social issues – 'labor, construction and housing, breaking monopolies.'

Labor: Likud Has Turned its Back on Citizens

Responding to Likud primary results, Labor argues these same people brought Israel to today's 'disastrous' situation.