Elections 2015

Bennett Surpasses Netanyahu in Campaign Donations

Data reveals Bennett has received more money in donations than Netanyahu - and from more donors.

Fomer Advisor to Sa'ar to Run as Likud Leader for Judea-Samaria

Zahi Dickstein, who has been involved in several local councils, to run for #33 on Likud list; could be an MK with some political shifting.

'Until Proven Otherwise, Herzog is a Criminal'

Terror victims campaigner Dr. Aryeh Bachrach, in interview with Arutz Sheva, slams 'subversion' of Livni and Herzog before elections.

Poll: Labor on Top, But Likud Could Still Lead Government

If elections held today, Labor would beat out Likud by three seats - but Likud's list of potential coalition partners is larger.

Meir Sheetrit Resigns from Hatnua

Sheetrit resigns Thursday, leaving just Amir Peretz and Tzipi Livni in the nearly-defunct party.

Almagor Demands Ban On Burying Terrorists

Terror victims' association slams government for 'focusing more on viral videos' than terror.

This Election, Will Right-Wingers 'Come Home' from the Likud?

Why Dani Dayan's candidacy for the Jewish Home could mark a turning point in the party's quest to lead the nationalist camp.

Lapid: Yesh Atid is Running Alone for 20th Knesset

Lapid discusses upcoming elections, Yesh Atid's accomplishments, and responds to personal criticism from Netanyahu in Ch. 2 interview.

Zoabi vs. Danon: Arab MK to Complain to Police Against Danon

Balad party to file a complaint with the police against MK Danny Danon, over campaign video portraying her as a villainous traitor.

Otzma Yehudit: We Are the Real Right

Otzma Yehudit holds its inaugural election conference and declares, "Right-wing doesn't talk about a 'two-state solution.'"

Jewish Home to Get Education, Welfare Portfolios

Jewish Home will take over several of the ministerial portfolios left behind by Yesh Atid and Hatnu'a.

Michael Oren Joins Kulanu Party, Promises Suave Diplomacy

Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren will be joining Moshe Kahlon, the Kulanu party head announced Wednesday.

Hatnua Party Falling Apart: Amram Mitzna Resigns from Politics

MK Amram Mitzna is bowing out of politics – again, informing the leadership of the Hatnua party that he has had enough.

Livni: Netanyahu Has No Solutions to Israel's Issues

Hatnua Chairman slams Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for statements over keeping Jerusalem united, says 'it won't work.'

Hamas' Woman in the Knesset

This Time, Will Hanin Zoabi be Banned from the Knesset for Good?

MK Danny Danon explains why his campaign to have the radical Arab MK barred from elections may well succeed this time round.

Liberman 'Plays Dumb' over Corruption Case

Liberman claims he only knows 'what I heard from the news'; again says he is open to joining with Labor.

Netanyahu Disqualified from Likud Leadership Race

Likud party comptroller bans prime minister from standing as party head, accuses him of misusing party finances; PM likely to appeal.

Campaigners Urge Voters, MKs: This Election, Choose Sovereignty

Women In Green launch campaign to vote for MKs who support sovereignty in Judea-Samaria, call on MKs to make it their campaign cornerstone.

Lapid Slams Netanyahu: What Decade Are You Stuck In?

Lapid dismisses PM's warning about 'reaching Kotel in APCs,' claims Netanyahu runs his campaign on fear-mongering.

Liberman 'Expels Jews to Cover Corruption Scandals Like Sharon'

Backlash at Liberman for call to expel Jews to placate EU amid corruption scandal; Yisrael Beytenu claims it is 'targeted.'

Netanyahu Hires Republican Strategist to Manage Campaign

John McLaughlin picked to again lead Netanyahu's elections push, after much success - but also notable failure with Eric Cantor.

Israeli Voters Beware – Think New York

Herzog and Livni: Bibi is Exploiting Jerusalem

Labor leader and Hatnua chairwoman dismiss Netanyahu's criticism of their comments on Jerusalem.

Hanegbi Appointed Deputy Health Minister

Cabinet votes to appoint Tzahi Hanegbi as Deputy Health Minister and Tzipi Hotovely as Deputy Science Minister.

Poll Gives Labor 22, Likud 21, But Netanyahu Favored over Herzog

Netanyahu preferred to Labor head and beats out Liberman in security as well; poll confirms Yishai splits Shas 4-4.

Netanyahu: We Didn't Return to the Kotel to Reach it in APCs

Netanyahu slams Labor for vowing to keep Kotel while giving up surrounding territory, promises to keep Jerusalem sovereign.

MK Danon Working to Ban Hanin Zoabi Running in Elections

Danny Danon collecting signatures from members of election committee to prevent terror-supporting Arab MK from standing for 20th Knesset.

Letter: Just Say 'No' to Religious Edicts in Election Campaigns

Organization for religious freedom protests Rabbinical endorsement for hareidi parties, promises of blessings, curses to voters.

Hotovely: Vote Likud to Strengthen Right-Wing Bloc

Tzipi Hotovely urges voters to give more seats to Israel's biggest nationalist party to prevent a weak government.

Report: Stern Weighing Joining Yisrael Beytenu

Stern a good fit for Avigdor Liberman's party, associates say, after the MK left Hatnua due to its pact with Labor.

MK David Tzur Resigns from Tzipi Livni's Hatnua

Tzur says he is 'satisfied' with his political career in resignation announcement, becomes latest MK to leave Livni's faction.

Calls for Unity Pact Between Yishai, Otzma Yehudit

Disunity between Israel's national-religious parties harming the community, group says - and suggest Yishai and Ben-Ari form a joint bloc.

Herzog to Likud: Stop Attacking Peres and Confront Me

Labor leader blasts the Likud party after it exchanged jabs with former President Shimon Peres over poverty.

Mofaz: Netanyahu Caved to Hamas

Mofaz criticizes Netanyahu over Operation Protective Edge, says he is "losing sleep" over what Netanyahu would do against a bigger threat.

Running Towards the "Center"

Hareidi-Religious Fear Loss of Nationalist Votes

How does Eli Yishai's new party affect the Ashkenazi hareidi camp, and will it go left or right?

Latest Poll: Labor Ahead, Yishai Scrapes into the Knesset

Labor still leads the pack after merger with Tzipi Livni's party, while Shas's electoral woes continue.

Coalition deals materializing?

Netanyahu Sources: Cooperation with Yishai's Party

Netanyahu reportedly is overjoyed at Yishai's party weakening Labor-supporting Shas, wants it to be strong - even at expense of Likud votes.

Herzog and Livni Pledge to Keep Kotel Under Israel's Sovereignty

"Tzipi and I are committed to guarding our capital Jerusalem," says Labor leader at candle-lighting at the Kotel.

Edelstein: Livni Made a Dirty Deal with the Arabs

Knesset Speaker: Livni made a dirty deal during the vote on Zoabi's suspension. I don't even know to which party she belongs anymore.

New Poll: Likud Stronger, But Right Weaker

Expect changes – lots of them – in the opinion polls during the run-up to the elections, says pollster Professor Avi Degani.

Lapid Demands Attorney General Freeze Judea-Samaria Funds

Lapid calls funds to Jewish communities 'election bribes' in visit to Gaza Belt, demands political deal to disarm Hamas in Gaza.

Yishai May 'Play His Hand' Against Deri Over TV Attack

Sources close to Yishai say Deri breached agreement in 'settlement' tirade, say they aren't concerned over polls or Tekuma decision.

Bennett Hails Tekuma-Jewish Home Unity

Jewish Home party leader praises last night's decision by Tekuma party members to remain united, ending rumors of a split.

Poll Finds Israelis Blame Netanyahu for Financial Woes

Poll gives Lapid good news, indicating he is held less to blame for weakening finances, as average poll results of last week released.

Yehuda Glick Running for Symbolic Position in Likud

Activist Yehuda Glick announces he will run for Likud's representative in Judea and Samaria, a move he called 'only symbolic'.

Arab Parties to Form Joint List Within a Week

Balad chair says his party, United Arab List and Hadash to form united Arab front in Knesset, claims 15 mandates becoming major party.

A Political Party That Calls Knit Kippa Wearers Amalek

Otzma Yehudit to Choose Leader This Week

Otzma Yehudit will hold its first election rally on Wednesday and elect its leader. Former MK Ben-Ari a leading candidate for the job.

Tekuma Decides: No Split from Jewish Home

Members of the Tekuma Central Committee vote to run together with the Jewish Home and accept Naftali Bennett's proposal for a joint list.

Lapid Talks 'Middle-Class', Walks “2-State Solution”

Lapid: Israel Owes Its Citizens an Apology

Lapid claims 'the government hasn't been working for' the people over the past 20 years, claims Netanyahu 'pulled plug' on crucial programs.

Livni: Netanyahu Should Thank Me for Turning to Kerry

Livni insists she was working in Israel's 'best interests' by turning to Kerry over PA UN bid, says she was doing PM's job for him.

Deri Launches Verbal Tirade Against Eli Yishai, 'Settlers'

Shas Chairman accuses Eli Yishai of 'going against Maran,' says that money for 'settlers' against R' Ovadiah's wishes.

MK Elazar Stern Leaves Tzipi Livni's Hatnua

Stern objects to Livni's pact with Labor, in letter of resignation from the party noting that Hatnua has strayed too far Left for his views.

MKs Fire Back at Livni's 'Leftist Subversion' in Kerry Appeal

Naftali Bennett: Livni has reached 'rock-bottom' after she allegedly asked US to veto PA UN bid for the sake of the Left in elections.

Report: Kerry Stalled PA UN Bid to Stop Right Winning Elections

Diplomats: Kerry finalized US veto to PA statehood text only after Livni, Peres begged him that it would influence the elections rightward.

Report: Bennett Unconcerned Over Jewish Home-Tekuma Tensions

Bennett allegedly says in private conversations that Tekuma-Yachad list would help right-wing bloc; Tekuma to decide Saturday on split.

Expert: Nothing New Under the Sun in 2015 Elections

Political expert explains that coalition changes are less revolutionary than ever - as Israelis' voting tendencies are as they always were.

Most of Tekuma's Rabbis Opposed Jewish Home Split

Three out of four Rabbis against Tekuma splitting from Jewish Home; decision to be made by central committee.