Elections 2015

Labor, Likud Again Head-to-Head in Latest Poll

At 23 seats each, could Labor and Likud be forced into a last-minute coalition scramble?

Feiglin's Close Associate to Run for Likud Knesset List

Shai Malka, director-general of Manhigut Yehudit, announces he will compete for a spot on Likud's list for the Knesset.

Tekuma Central Committee to Decide on Split from Jewish Home

The Central Committee of the Tekuma party will make the final decision on whether or not Tekuma will run jointly with the Jewish Home.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Where is Likud Heading?

'You can't talk about two states and also sovereignty,' says Danon; challenge on Netanyahu's leadership to return party to roots.

Bennett at INSS: Israelis Must Stop 'Groveling'

Naftali Bennett says he will not apologize for his 'no apologies' PR campaign, Israel should 'blame itself' for poor world relations.

Israelis Want Netanyahu Out But See No Better Option

53 percent of Israelis do not want Netanyahu to win fourth term, but 34 percent say he is most credible candidate.

Meridor: I Won't Be the Detergent for Right-Wing Likud

Dan Meridor has chosen not to run for the Knesset, and will thus not participate in the Likud primaries at the end of this month.

Spinning Out of Control

Slomiansky: Lapid Was 'A Nightmare to Work With'

For two years, MK Nissan Slomiansky worked 'under the thumb' of ex-Finance Minister Yair Lapid, calling it a 'nightmare'.

MK Feiglin Drops Out of Likud Race for Top Slot

Moshe Feiglin announced he would not contend for the top slot on the Likud Knesset list, instead seeking to run as an MK on the Likud list.

Stern Slams Bennett: You Have Plenty to Apologize For

MK Elazar Stern attacks Bennett over his election campaign, claims he has to apologize for his "extremist" views on religion.

Talks Continue to Keep Tekuma and Jewish Home Together

Negotiations are continuing between Naftali Bennett and Uri Ariel in efforts to ensure that Tekuma does not split from Jewish Home.

Poll: Lapid-Kahlon Pact Could Oust Shas, Yachad from Knesset

Centrist bloc could win 24 seats, new survey reveals - and oust Sephardic hareidi parties entirely.

Lapid 'Scores' Campaign's First Broken Promise

Arad, after much discussion with the former Finance Minister, was to get a new ice cream factory. The plan is now off the table.

Economic Reformer Trajtenberg Headed for Kahlon's Kulanu?

Professor Manuel Trajtenberg said Wednesday that he was resigning in order to throw his hat into the political arena.

Rabbi Haim Amsalem Asks to Join with Jewish Home Party

Amsalem, who split from Shas and failed in last elections with Am Shalem party, says Jewish Home is his 'natural place.'

Ariel and Yishai Meet as Jewish Home Split Looms

Yishai meets Ariel for first time after forming new party; Ariel expected to decide on whether or not to leave Jewish Home by weekend.

Samaria Leader Says Right Has to Prove Itself Before Elections

Benny Katzover is worried about push for Palestinian state as result of elections, calls on Netanyahu to keep promises and lift freeze.

Interior Minister: The Herzog-Livni Pact is 'Despicable'

Interior Minister Gilad Erdan criticizes political rivals at a conference of the Likud party.

Veteran Shas MK: It's Too Bad that Eli Yishai Left

MK Nissim Ze’ev expresses regret that Eli Yishi left Shas but says, "You cannot split Shas. Yishai will turn to other audiences."

Chief Rabbi Lau Slams Past Government for Harming Judaism

Rabbi Lau hopes next govt. cooperates with Chief Rabbinate official religious authority, doesn't keep forcing controversial legislation.

Panicked Shas 'Liable to Disappear from Political Map'

Senior Shas source tells Arutz Sheva party is in a dither after polls show Yishai took half their votes; 'we definitely have a problem.'

Yishai Break Splits Shas Electorate Power in Half

Poll shows Yishai's new Yachad party gets four seats, leaves Shas with four, amid speculation of Yachad union with nationalist parties.

Watch: Bennett, Feiglin Kick Off Campaigns on YouTube

Viral videos show politicians dealing with Israeli 'first world problems' ahead of primaries.

State Assigns Security Detail for Eli Yishai

Fears high for Yishai's personal safety after Shas supporters storm Yachad party announcement Monday.

National Union Says There Are Still Gaps with Bennett

Uri Ariel's National Union/Tekuma rejects reports that a unity agreement with the Jewish Home is close.

Former Shin Bet Chief Urges Livni to Apologize to Netanyahu

Yuval Diskin says Tzipi Livni's remarks on a satirical program were "unacceptable and ugly", urges her to apologize.

Approaching a Deal? Lapid and Kahlon Meet

After various reports and denials of a center consolidation, Lapid and Kahlon met Monday evening, presumably to discuss.

Eli Yishai Announces New Party: 'Yachad'

After last-ditch attempt to keep him in Shas failed, Eli Yishai announced Monday he is forming a new party to be called Yachad.

Lapid: Netanyahu Only Interested in Staying in Power

Lack of success for Yesh Atid because the party 'stood out too much,' 'deliberately took difficult issues,' Lapid says.

Last Ditch Attempt to Keep Yishai in Shas Fails

Rabbis met as Yishai is poised to declare his new party; MK Chetboun after leaving Jewish Home says joining Yishai 'has been raised.'

Elkin: Livni 'Completely Lost It' on TV

Coalition chairman denounces the derogatory comments made by Livni against PM Netanyahu on a satirical television program.

Chetboun Resigns from Jewish Home

Jewish Home MK announces he will not run with the party in the next elections, is believed to be joining Eli Yishai's new party.

Labor Approves Merger with Hatnua

Besides rotation in PM's seat, Livni and her colleagues will have 6 slots in the joint list, including numbers 2, 8 and 16.

Galant Denies He's Running in Likud

Retired major-general is considered a friend of Netanyahu's and a rival of incoming Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Eizenkot.

Report: Herzog Promised Even More Seats to 'VIPs'

After details of the Labor-Livni deal were revealed, Labor MKs got even worse news; their leader had promised even more seats to more VIPs

Report: Herzog Could Face Dissent Over Livni Deal

Details on the deal between Labor party head Yitzchak Herzog and Tzipi Livni were revealed on Sunday.

Feiglin Gives Campaign Platform Ahead of Primaries

Moshe Feiglin proposes full and utter sovereignty over Gaza, Judea-Samaria - and economic incentives for Palestinian Arabs to leave.

Shaked: 'No Logic' in Jewish Home Running with Likud

MK Ayelet Shaked denies claims that Jewish Home will run with Likud in March. 'There is absolutely no logic in that,' she argues.

Dani Dayan Joins Jewish Home

Former Yesha Council leader pledges support for Bennett's party over Likud, indicates differences with Netanyahu over peace talks, Livni.

Katz: 'Are People on Drugs?'

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz fires back at Livni's tirade against PM, says she has become 'unbalanced' since peace talks ceased.

Lapid Continues to Stress Center Position

In a speech, Lapid says Livni wanted to join left-wing bloc, but the election will be between right and center.

Liberman Hits Back at 'Hysterical' Jewish Home

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts Jewish Home, Likud for 'mislabeling' him as left-wing; is aiming for 15 seats.

Gideon Sa'ar 'Completely At Peace' with Decision

In an interview with Channel 10, Sa'ar stated after careful deliberation, he made choice not to run and is "completely at peace.'

Jewish Home MKs: Do Not Divide Religious Zionism

Jewish Home MKs call on Tekuma members to remain in the party and accept chairman Naftali Bennett's proposal to join without primaries.

Most Israelis Believe Netanyahu Will be Next PM

62% of Israelis believe Netanyahu will remain in his role as PM after the next elections. Only 15% believe it will be Herzog.

Edelstein: Livni's Zigzagging is Political Corruption

Knesset Speaker says that MK Tzipi Livni must be reminded of her running with four different parties within a few years.

Likud: Voting for Liberman Could Mean a Leftist Government

Likud and Yisrael Beytenu banter back and forth after Foreign Minister Liberman says he would not rule out joining a Labor-led coalition.

Deri Instructed Not to Meet with Yishai

Shas Council of Torah Sages instructs MK Aryeh Deri not to meet MK Eli Yishai on Sunday as originally planned.

Livni Hints Netanyahu is a 'Zero' and 'Garbage'

Former Justice Minister appears on a satirical television program but takes things a little too far.

Bennett Fires Back at Nasty Pundit, Warns Leftist Elites

Nahum Barne’a says Jewish Home voters are ‘xenophobes, benighted slaves to racist rabbis.’ Bennett says old elites are on their way out.

Jewish Democracy

Ya'alon: Netanyahu Didn't Promise Bennett the Defense Ministry

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon says that PM Netanyahu denied rumors that he offered the post to Jewish Home chairman.

Yishai Gets Hareidi Leader's 'Blessing' for New Party with Ariel

Sources close to Yishai say meeting with Rabbi Shteinman Friday paves way for Shas split, solidifying deal splitting Jewish Home as well.

Lapid Says 'No Room for 4 Million Palestinians in Israel'

Lapid presents Yesh Atid as the paragon of the political Center, amid polls which show a loss of at least 10 seats in the next Knesset.

Nationalist Party Otzma Yehudit Officially Unveils Platform

Ex-MK Ben-Ari's party backs one-state, calls to save 'wasted' votes of right abstaining after being disenfranchised by Bennett.

Poll Gives Likud Back Top Spot Over Labor by Six Seats

New poll indicates Likud to gain 25 seats, followed by Labor-Hatnua pact at just 18 - and Kahlon's Kulanu party, not Jewish Home, as third.

Shas Split Imminent: Deri 'Doesn't Need Yishai'

Closed conversations reveal Deri deriding his rival Yishai, 'offered him what we offered out of mercy for the guy.'

Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan Switches from Tekuma to Jewish Home

Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs to run on Jewish Home list; Tekuma wishes him success amid rumors of split.

Gay Journalist Urges Labor MK to 'Come out the Closet' For Votes

Labor head is told in opinion piece one of his MKs is 'in the closet' and must come out, or he faces a serious 'gay problem.'