Elections 2015

Likud: Pact with Jewish Home Still on the Table

Contradictory report on Bennett-Netanyahu pact emerges after analysts note the two have been working closely. Jewish Home: pact 'unfounded.'

Poll Puts Labor Top, But Public Wants Rightist Government

28% want right-hareidi coalition vs. 19% for left; Labor gets 24 over 20 to Likud; 60% want Ya'alon as Defense Minister, just 21% Bennett.

Netanyahu Charges 'Left and Media Trying to Oust Me'

In recordings from closed Likud meeting Netanyahu blames media and political parties of trying to replace him 'with rule of the left.'

Kahlon to Remain Kulanu Chairman Until 2023

Moshe Kahlon to be the sole leader of his new Kulanu party for a long time to come, and will have total control of decisions.

Key Sephardic Rabbis Warn They'll Leave Shas with Yishai

Prominent rabbis warn Shas over Deri's demands pressing Yishai out, hint more strongly at a union with Ariel splitting Jewish Home too.

Jewish Home: A Joint List with the Likud is 'Unfounded'

The Jewish Home dismisses the idea of a joint list with the Likud, despite poll showing they would win 33 seats together.

Likud Responds to Livni and Herzog: Netanyahu Will Fight ISIS

Likud party dismisses the criticism of Herzog and Livni, who claimed that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is “weak against terror”.

Deri's Demands on Yishai Pave Way for Shas Split

Deri and Yishai 'entrenching in positions' as demands of each become known, split likely barring unforeseen developments.

Ronen Shoval in the Running for Jewish Home List

Im Tirtzu founder and New Israel Fund nemesis vows to fight influence of leftist elite with all his might.

Poll: Right Wing Religious Bloc at 63

Together with Kahlon's party, the bloc would reach 72. Likud gets 23, Jewish Home receives 15 seats.

Livni and Herzog Charge 'Netanyahu is Weak Against Terror'

Starting their unified Labor party campaign in Gaza Belt, the two attack PM; Likud MK: 'they forgot they backed him in Gaza operation.'

Where directions merge

Lapid Claims Elections Are 'Between Right and Center'

The political map according to Lapid: Labor is left, Likud is 'extreme right,' and he is 'true change.'

Hotovely Says Polls Favoring Left Strengthen Right

According to Likud deputy minister, polls giving Labor edge on Likud will 'awaken' the right wing by March elections.

Kahlon, Liberman Deny 3-Way Unification

Both Moshe Kahlon and Yisrael Beytenu deny rumor floated by Yesh Atid, that they are discussing a joint list.

Netanyahu Tells Activists: The Left Has United Us

Prime Minister says 'a huge and almost unprecedented public campaign' is being waged against him.

Poll: Joint Party Led by Ariel, Yishai Would Gain 7 Seats

A “Torah-oriented” Religious Zionist list led by MKs Uri Ariel and Eli Yishai would do quite well in upcoming election, poll predicts.

MK Cohen: Lapid, Liberman and Kahlon in Contact

Former Welfare Minister Meir Cohen reveals ongoing contact between Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beiteinu, and Kulanu without providing details.

Livni-Labor Pact Gives Israel 'Clear Choice' Between Right, Left

MK Tzachi says there's one upside to the political union between Tzipi Livni and Labor: There is now a clear choice for Israelis.

Herzog: Livni Didn't Blackmail Me for Rotation Deal

Labor Chairman Herzog explains deal with Livni will get him more votes in upcoming elections.

Whose Side is Yair Lapid On, Anyway?

Yair Lapid refuses to sign vote-sharing deal with any left parties, and may lose them seat in the next Knesset, officials complained.

Labor MK: Herzog-Livni Pact Marks 'End of Extreme Right'

"Herzog and Livni, well done," says MK Stav Shaffir of joint Labor-Hatnua list.

Right-Wing MKs Pan Livni-Herzog Union

Rightwing MKs reacted with sharp criticism – and in some cases sharp mockery – to the alliance of Tzipi Livni and Yitzchak Herzog.

Netanyahu Secures Victory at Likud Central Committee

Likud Central Committee members approve Netanyahu's proposal to advance primaries for party leadership to December 31.

Moshe Kahlon Introduces His 'Kulanu' Party

Former Likud MK Moshe Kahlon finally names his center party, hours after he said it would be based on 'original Likud' values.

Herzog, Livni 2015?

Livni, Herzog Hold Press Conference on Leftist Pact

Joint pact officially announced; if Labor-Hatnua wins, Herzog to serve 2 years as prime minister, followed by Livni for 2 years.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Arab, Muslim, Zionist and Proud: The New Face of Jewish Home?

Anett Haskia explains why she wants to be an MK for religious-Zionist Jewish Home party, and how the Left has betrayed Israeli Arabs.

It's Official: Hatnua, Labor Join to Form Leftist Bloc

Hatnua head Tzipi Livni announces pact with Yitzhak Herzog's Labor party; deal could potentially gain large bloc of Knesset seats.

Kahlon: I Am 'Right-Moderate-Center'

Moshe Kahlon states that his yet-unnamed party will have 'Likud values', take down monopolies in platform speech.

Twice-Bereaved Mom Refuses Bibi's Offer of Likud MK Spot

Miriam Peretz, whose sons Uriel and Eliraz died on the battlefields, has turned down Netanyahu's personal offer.

Likud Set to Vote on Netanyahu's Early Primaries

Likud Central Committee to vote all day on Netanyahu's proposals, which are viewed as attempt to block Sa'ar, as well as list reservations.

Yesh Atid MK Tells Hareidi MK on TV: You're Lying about 'Putsch'

MK Cohen: 'Every day they pick on someone new in Yesh Atid. It is a complete lie. What business do we have with the hareidim?'

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Political 'Center'? A Media Trick to Fool the Masses

There is only left and right in the elections says Jordan Valley head - strong leftist showing in polls due to politicians who deceive.

Erekat: Hope Israelis Will Elect a Peace Partner

PA chief negotiator says that in the upcoming elections, Israelis will choose between being a "peace partner" and an "occupier".

Lapid Accuses Netanyahu and Shas of 'Ugly Deal'

Former Finance Minister claims Netanyahu gave funding for Shas schools in return for Shas supporting funds for Judea and Samaria.

Jewish Home Goes on New Recruitment Campaign

Jewish Home on Tuesday announced that it was going on a major last-minute recruitment campaign.

Poll: Labor in the Lead, But Right Still in Driver's Seat

A new poll released Tuesday shows Labor joined with Hatnua catching up to the Likud in popularity among Israeli voters.

End of the line?

Ya'alon 'Fell Out' With Likud Right-Wing Since Gaza Operation

Senior Likud sources say Ya'alon 'a different man' since Gaza war, faces crisis with right-wing of party; chances of retaining post 'slim.'

Moshe Kahlon's Campaign Chief is Former Kadima Member

Left-wing bent of Kahlon's new party increasingly apparent; ex-police chief who also approached Kadima en-route to join party.

Netanyahu's Brother-in-Law Says PM 'The Only Worthy Candidate'

Dr. Hagai Ben-Artzi hasn't always agreed with his brother-in-law on government policy - but sees Binyamin Netanyahu as the best candidate.

Lapid Campaigns 'At the Expense of Judea and Samaria'

MKs charge Lapid with demonizing region's residents as he did hareidim last elections, transfer of millions to radical Islamic councils.

'Deep Concern' over Impact of Elections on Defense Budget

Israel needs over 1 billion shekels to return to the security level before Protective Edge, Elkin says.

Vice President of Yesha Council to Run for Jewish Home

Naftali Bennett welcomes Yigal Dilmoni's candidacy for the Jewish Home list, says he is a 'worthy candidate' for MK.

Video: Meretz MK Vows Victory, Takes a Tumble

MK Issawi Freij promises plenum government will be overturned March 17, but then overturns himself.

Herzog: The Days of the Worst Government Are Over

Yitzhak Herzog and Tzipi Livni hail the dissolution of the Knesset as an opportunity to elect a new government that will bring hope.

Hareidi MKs Welcome End of 'Worst Government in History'

MKs from United Torah Judaism party welcome the dissolution of the Knesset, saying it was "the worst one in the country's history".

On the way to elections

Knesset Officially Dissolves in Unanimous Vote

After unanimous first readings, Knesset officially paves the way for March elections, passes third version of Infiltrator Law.

Analysts: Syria's Response Could Set Tone for March Elections

Israeli commentators believe Israel conducted airstrikes in Syria, suggest Damascus' response could set the tone for March elections.

Herzog: Labor is Once Again Becoming a Ruling Party

Labor chairman Herzog and Hatnua chairwoman Livni speak about elections - joint party would receive 23 seats in most recent poll.

Hotovely: Voting for Kahlon or Liberman is Dangerous

Likud MK Warns: Yisrael Beytenu and Kahlon may 'steal votes from the right to the left, and Likud will wind up in the opposition.'

Watch: MK Danny Danon Responds to 'Election Bribery' Claim

Likud leadership candidate hits back at 'leftist' Yesh Atid over Judea-Samaria funds; 'extreme left led by Livni and Herzog.'

Lapid: Netanyahu Thinks We're Four-Year-Olds

Yair Lapid said that he was 'ashamed' for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu after hearing his speech earlier Monday morning.

Netanyahu Peddles 0% VAT on Basic Foodstuffs

Prime Minister says the new initiative will replace Yesh Atid's 0% VAT on housing which he never really believed in.

Second Poll Suggests Leftist Bloc Could Edge Out Likud

New poll confirms that Hatnua-Labor pact could give it the most seats in the Knesset; drop in votes for Yisrael Beytenu.

MK Danny Danon Announces Candidacy for Likud Party Leadership

Danon promises to 'talk Right and do Right' in campaign to wrest control of the party from Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Final Hurdle Cleared as Knesset Prepares to Dissolve Itself

The Knesset's House Committee approved for final readings the bill dissolving the 19th Knesset, which are scheduled for the afternoon.

Analysis: This Time, Netanyahu Won't Attack Judaism

Few are aware that Likud's disastrous 2013 campaign centered on an Arutz Sheva interview regarding the Jewish family.

State Breaks Freeze on Funds for Judea-Samaria; Yesh Atid Livid

Finance Committee, unburdened by Lapid, transfers overdue funds to Judea-Samaria regional councils; Yesh Atid labels it 'bribery.'

Loose Change

Threats Made Against Hareidi Women Campaigning to Join Knesset

Women who run for hareidi parties 'will have all their descendants thrown out of school,' hareidi politician threatens.

Should Israel Take Military Action Against Iran?

Philanthropists, activists, and military officials weigh in on Iran - and why a military strike may be in the not-so-distant future.