Elections 2015

Israel Has Spoken

Kahlon Calls for Unity After Elections

After exit polls gave him 9 to 10 seats, Kulanu leader calls for unity in order to help the weaker sectors.

Erekat Vows to Intensify Efforts Against Israel

PA chief negotiator says the results of the elections means PA will continue to pursue Israel at ICC.

Liberman: Yisrael Beytenu Survived a 'Targeted Assassination'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says "forces within and outside the political system" tried to eliminate his party.

Danon: The Likudniks Came Home

MK Danny Danon welcomes results of exit polls, expresses hope that Likud will head a nationalist government.

Netanyahu: Against All Odds We Achieved a Victory

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses Likud members after exit polls show he will head the government for a fourth time.

Live: Raw Election Results

The Central Elections Committee presents the results of the 2015 Knesset elections, in percentage of total votes and number of votes.

Herzog: Everything is Open

'I intend to make every effort to build a real social government in Israel," Labor leader says.

Bennett Hails Results as 'Victory' for Nationalists

Despite an emerging drop in seats for the Jewish Home, chairman Naftali Bennett says he is "proud" of religious Zionism.

Eli Yishai Is In with 4 MKs, Say Two Polls

Channels 1 and 10 now says Yachad will enter the Knesset, as does Channel 20; Chetboun: 'we will make it.'

Netanyahu: 'Major Victory' for Likud, Israel

Jewish Home Chairman Naftali Bennett called Binyamin Netanyahu to congratulate him.

Labor: Coalition Race Just Starting

Labor MKs say 'great battle' beginning in trying to recruit party heads to join a leftist coalition, as exit polls show 'effective draw.'

Channel 1 Exit Poll: Likud 27, Labor 26

According to Channel 1's exit poll, the two largest parties are tied at 27 each. Jewish Home has 9 MKs, Yachad passes with 4 MKs.

Netanyahu and Herzog in Last-Minute Mudslinging

PM says leftist coalition will 'be dependent on Arab list and submit the whole way,' Herzog calls Netanyahu 'embarrassing, radical.'

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Israel Votes 2015: Live Updates, Results and Analysis

Channel 1 exit poll: Likud 27, Labor 26. Jewish Home receives 8 MKs. Yachad passes threshold with 4.

MK Shaked: Bibi Is Leading

Jewish Home MK Says 'all indications' are that Netanyahu is in the lead, urges vote for her party.

Arab Party Head Isn't Ruling Out Joining Herzog Coalition

Specter of a leftist government: if Labor outpaces Likud, Arab party head Odeh says 'we will listen to Herzog and then decide.'

Zionist Arab Activist Urges Jews to 'Wake Up'

Anett Haskia drove around Arab cities and confirms large turnout. She asks Jews: are you really the Chosen People'?

Watch: IDF Soldiers Vote at Bases Nationwide

Soldiers and officers alike exercise their democratic rights at bases throughout Israel on election day.

Bennett: 'Our Situation Is Not So Good'

Jewish Home Chairman says reports on the ground indicate massive loss of votes to Likud.

Ahmed Tibi Denies High Turnout in Arab Sector

Counterspin? Lies? Who knows. Arab MK says less Arabs are voting because of the Right's spin.

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Likud and Labor Neck-and-Neck, Say Political Sources

Elections statistics: with less than an hour to go voting back above 2013 levels - experts predict tight Likud-Labor race.

Netanyahu Under Fire for Warning on Massive Arab Vote

Leftist politicians, media say Prime Minister's statement that Arabs are 'moving toward the polling stations in huge numbers' was 'racist.'

Shootings, Rock Throwing and Car Attack Leave 4 Wounded

In time for elections, shots fired at IDF in Arab neighborhood, rocks wound 3 on bus, soldier wounded in car attack attempt in Gush Etzion.

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Fictitious Party Meant to Harm Yachad, Rightist Coalition?

Yachad says Shas created 'straw party' with similar letters - formerly of Marzel's party - to defraud voters.

More than 100,000 Israelis 'Share' Their Vote on Facebook

Facebook feature lets Israelis tell others when they've gone to vote - and reveals some stats on voting patterns throughout the day.

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PM Warns: Arabs Being Bused to Vote by Leftist NGOs

Netanyahu says he is 'very worried' by the reports and calls on nationalists to wake up and get out the vote before it's too late.

Petitions Filed Against 'Vote Shas and Go to Heaven' Campaign

Fliers featuring Chief Rabbi, lists of names for 'blessings' subject to scrutiny; Shas penalized for one ad campaign.

Violence, Fraud Mar Voting in Arab, Haredi Sectors

Multiple reports of attacks, deliberate fraud in Arab villages; ballots of Yachad and BZhutan disappear from polling stations.

Another Livni Flip-Flop? 'I'm a Full Partner' With Herzog

Did she or didn't she? On Tuesday, Tzipi Livni said that she was still a 'full partner' with Yitzchak Herzog.

Right, Meretz Concerned Over Arab List Strength

Leaders of the Joint List are canvassing homes in Arab towns, driving voters to the polls in order to garner support for the party.

MK Litzman: We Will Undo the 'Damage' Lapid Did

Haredi parties hope to have a greater influence on the next government than they had on the previous ones, UTJ and Shas MKs said.

Eli Yishai: Yachad Mandates Could Make or Break Next Government

Yachad ballots being hidden at polls, Yishai reveals in special interview - and calls on voters to be vigilant for the sake of the Right.

Lapid Warns Against Herzog-Haredi Alliance

Lapid slams 'corrupt political interest groups' behind haredi parties, claims only a strong Yesh Atid can prevent Herzog-haredi government.

'We Are Here to Fight for the State of Israel'

Centrist politicians Lapid and Kahlon come out to vote Tuesday, with Lapid focusing on Israel's future and Kahlon on his political past.

Behind the Ballot Boxes

Central Elections Committee director explains the voting process. 'We do everything to ensure the vote reflects the will of the voters.'

Likud Admits Misconduct in Kahlon Recording

Likud admits it faked a tape of Moshe Kahlon showing support for Netanyahu, may be open to criminal investigation from Elections Committee.

Yoni Chetboun: High Hopes for Nationalist Victory

Former Jewish Home MK and #2 on Yachad list sings and dances after voting, confident party will pass the threshold.

Herzog Votes, Says 'Israel Wants Change'

Saying elections are between the hope he brings and the despair of Netanyahu, Labor leader urges voters to choose the Zionist Union.

Liberman: Vote for 'Any Zionist Party' - Even Meretz

Yisrael Beytenu head urges voters to vote for any party, even Meretz, which would 'preserve the Jewish Zionist character' of Israel.

PA Warns: Hamas May Attack Israel on Election Day

PA cracks down on terror in effort to prevent attacks on Israel's election day; calls on Israelis to vote for a 'revolution' via Arab list.

Report: UTJ Concerned Haredi Voters Choosing Yachad

Chabad, followers of R' Shmuel Auerbach said to be choosing Yachad over UTJ and Shas. Could it mean great gains for the Right?

'Voting is a Privilege and a Duty'

President Reuven Rivlin votes in the 20th Knesset election, urges Israelis to 'take destiny in your hands' and vote.

How Do IDF Soldiers Vote?

While polls opened for civilians on Tuesday, IDF soldiers have been voting at the 688 ballot stations set up by the military since Saturday.

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Israelis Head to the Polls

Over 5 million Israeli citizens eligible to vote for the 20th Knesset at some 10,000 polling stations.

Watch: Naftali Bennett Votes in 2015 Elections

Bennett 'prayed that Israel will be united and strong' before voting, calls for Jewish unity.

Netanyahu: I Will Not Form a Unity Government

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu votes for the 20th Knesset, reassures voters his government will be 'nationalist.'

Netanyahu to Bennett: Relax, There Will be No Unity Government

Prime Minister Netanyahu seeks to assure Jewish Home chairman that he will not form a unity government with the “Zionist Union”.

Actor Chuck Norris: Netanyahu is a Strong Leader

Ahead of Tuesday's election, famed actor Chuck Norris urges Israelis to vote for Netanyahu.

Likud 'Misled' Public With Old Clip of Kahlon Supporting Likud

Central Elections Committee places temporary ban on Likud clip featuring Kahlon proclaiming support for Netanyahu in 2013 elections.

The Center-Left Bloc is an Illusion

Expert on Israeli public opinion sees a center-left government being just as unstable as a national unity government.

Livni, Herzog Deny Rotation Retraction is a Ploy

Both party leaders claim the move was 'necessary' to replace Netanyahu in the face of enormous backlash.

The Amazing Blessings of Israeli Elections

The Amnesia of the "Zionist Union"

Netanyahu: Livni and Herzog are Frightened Liars

Accusing Livni and Herzog as being liars for calling off rotation deal at the last minute, Netanyahu says the pair are running scared.

Labor Candidates Tell Constituents Not to Vote for Lapid

Eldad Yaniv and Shelly Yechimovich take to Facebook to convince on the fence voters not to pick Yesh Atid, and ensure Herzog takes power.

MKs: Livni-Herzog Backtrack a New Low

Last-minute decision for Tzipi Livni not to run in a 'rotation' agreement breaks campaign promises before polls even open, MKs fire.

Arutz Sheva Interview

'Only a Strong Jewish Home Can Prevent Expulsions'

The future of Israel may be in the hands of Religious Zionists, Naftali Bennett explains on the night before elections.

Livni Gives Up Rotation Deal with Herzog

Claiming it could affect Herzog's chances of forming a government, his co-chair gives up rotation deal that brought them together.