Elections 2015

Yadlin: the PA has Chosen a 'Diplomatic Intifada'

Exclusive interview: former MI chief slams Netanyahu for Congress speech, hopes to renew peace talks after elections.

First Polls Since Netanyahu's Congress Address

Likud closes gap with Labor from previous polls, and Netanyahu further outpaces Herzog as most fitting for PM, as Jewish Home lapses.

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'We Will Be the First Haredi Women's Party in the Knesset'

Breakout party B'Zhutan speaks to Arutz Sheva about their platform, what inspires them - and why, this elections, 'enough was enough.'

Despite US Rift, Experts See Poll Boost for Netanyahu

Hostility from the White House aside, Americans will be asking the Obama administration to offer a response to Netanyahu's criticisms.

Bennett: Take Power Away from Courts, Give Back to MKs

In new campaign video, Naftali Bennett says reforms are needed to restore the primacy of the country's legislative branch.

Liberman Ad Gaffe May Cost Party Millions

A Yisrael Beytenu advertisement mistakenly identified an Israeli-Arab lawyer as being behind a horrific bombing.

Deri: We Support Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Shas chairman indicates he will recommend Netanyahu as Prime Minister after the elections on March 17.

Arutz Sheva Interview

'American Jews Shouldn't Interfere in Israeli Elections'

Prominent US Jewish figure Malcolm Hoenlein says media amplifying negative aspects of US-Israel relationship, but reality still positive.

Campaign to Stop Voter Indifference from Crowning the Left

Im Tirtzu launches response to V15 campaign to replace Netanyahu, exposes 'true face' of Labor, Joint Arab List, Meretz.

Poll: Labor Outpaces Likud, Jewish Home Slips Back to 12

Labor gets 24, ahead of 21 for Likud; after a slight rebound to 14 Jewish Home falls back to fifth place.

Video: Protester Spills Drink on MK Zoabi at College Event

Activist belongs to Otzma Yehudit party, which says Zoabi had been making provocations. Event organizers blame both sides.

Is Israel's Election Culture Undergoing a Radical Change?

Last week's election debate may not have impacted the polls significantly, but it could signal a real shift in the way Israel does politics.

Lapid Attacks Netanyahu for 'Stubborn' Congress Speech

Yesh Atid presents 273 page platform on; Lapid takes opportunity to once again attack PM's Congress speech.

Tel Aviv Tent Protesters Seek to 'Overthrow Bibi'

Leftist MKs, unions pile into Tel Aviv's Rothschild Boulevard, complaining about housing crisis, and calling to replace Netanyahu.

Yair Lapid's Wife Bashes Sara Netanyahu

'A prime minister's wife should be someone whom every woman can be proud of,' says Lihi Lapid.

Labor MKs Refuse Possibility of Unity Government

A number of Labor MKs have outright refused to sit in government with Binyamin Netanyahu, other have begun organizing protests.

Katz to Kahlon: I Knew Menachem Begin, and You're No Begin

In a new video, Moshe Kahlon evokes the spirit of legendary Likud leader Menachem Begin - in vain, says Minister Yisrael Katz.

'Green Police' Accuse Likud Candidate of 'Environmental Crimes'

The number 18 candidate for the Knesset on the Likud list has been accused of serious pollution offenses.

Poll Shows Jewish Home Rebounding to 14 MKs

Likud gets 24, Eli Yishai gets 5 and Shas is at the bottom with 4. Right-religious bloc has 60 MKs, with two weeks left to elections.

Enraged Dads Disrupt Herzog-Livni Event, LGBTs Crash Bennett's

Gender anger in lead-up to the elections: divorced fathers continue to crash center-left events as gays keep disturbing Jewish Home events.

Lapid: I Won't Sit in Coalition that Repeals Haredi Draft Law

Yesh Atid head comes out swinging against PM Netanyahu and Labor head Herzog, accusing them of trying to win favor with haredi parties.

Yechimovich: Bibi's First Call After 2013 Elections Was to Me

Former Labor leader Shelly Yechimovich argues Netanyahu really is planning a 'unity gov't' with her party.

Lapid: Netanyahu Should Not Be Prime Minister

In Channel Two interview, Yair Lapid attacks Netanyahu for Washington trip, putting 'interest in political survival' before Israel.

Herzog: Bibi to Blame for Airplane Chocolate Scuffle

At event in Ramat Gan, Labor head Herzog claims fight on airplane over chocolate is direct result of desperation Netanyahu has created.

Herzog 'Would Address the Palestinian Parliament'

Labor leader refuses to rule out joining a Likud-led coalition, defends decision not to attend election leaders' debate.

Political Correspondent: Bennett Won the Televised Debate

Kol Yisrael radio’s political correspondent says Jewish Home chairman was the clear winner of Thursday evening's eight-person debate.

Kulanu Candidate: Teachers, Students Pay the Price for Piron

Kulanu candidtae Dr. Yifat Sasha-Biton slams Shai Piron's handling of the Education Ministry, claims he's all talk and no reform.

Poll: Jewish Home Stuck at 11 Seats, Labor Top

25 seats for Labor in latest elections poll, despite a different poll suggesting a close race with Likud.

Rabbinical Group: Voting for Left Means Voting for Death

Rabbinical Congress for Peace erects hundreds of billboards noting that voting for withdrawals from Judea-Samaria will likely cost lives.

Meretz Hits New Lows in Latest Elections Polls

Yachad-Ha'am Itanu pulls ahead of the far-left as Meretz is now barely passing the threshold.

Eight-Way Election Debate Provides High Drama

Televised debate between party heads included a heated confrontation between Liberman and Galon that may seal fate of Labor coalition.

MK Vows: No Classified Intel to Arab MKs on Committee

'Nobody' trusts Balad MKs with classified information, MK Yariv Levin states, even in the role of serving on Knesset committees.

Elections Polls: Who is First, Likud or Labor?

Differing polls indicate either a Labor win or a tie with Likud; Yesh Atid, Yachad-Ha'am Itanu gaining seats overall.

Wortzman: Strong Jewish Home Better for Israel, Jewish People

Deputy Education Minister notes that Jewish Home's strength could directly impact next coalition, advocates strong Jewish values.

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Yehuda Glick is Running With The Likud - Surprised?

Don't be, says the indefatigable Temple Mount activist, as he tells why he's more confident than ever of a Temple Mount 'revolution.'

Herzog Slams Government Money to 'Settlements'

Labor leaders blame housing crisis solely on Netanyahu, say that under their reign, money would be funneled to fix financial woes.

Analysts: Gas Price Hike Could be Election's 'Dark Horse'

Israelis usually don't think about gas price hikes - but two weeks before election, it may become an important issue.

Marzel: We Will Send 'Terrorists' Tibi and Zoabi to Syria

Two new Otzma Yehudit campaign clips show party sending Tibi and Zoabi to Syria, and 'following in footsteps' of David Ben-Gurion.

Bennett Presents His 'Economics 101' Lesson

If Labor has its 'tax the rich' way, Israel will lose thousands of jobs, Naftali Bennett says in a new video

Sara Netanyahu: A Weaker Person Would Have Collapsed

Sara Netanyahu slammed media Thursday for its criticism of her involvement in husband, PM Binyamin Netanyahu's 'business.'

Haredi Parties Battle for the Periphery

After Shas head Aryeh Deri attacked UTJ for trying to steal votes, MK Moshe Gafni responds that 'no place is a taboo' to seek out votes.

What Will Party Leaders Discuss in Thursday Night Debate?

Deri, Yishai, and Kahlon care about economic issues, while Bennett is focused on security, and Gal-On on Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Activist: Prosecute Arab List Head for Inciting Against IDF

Amit Barak of Im Tirzu accuses Ayman Odeh, head of the United Arab List, of inciting Israeli citizens not to serve in the IDF.

Piron: Yesh Atid is Not Rejecting Any Coalition

Yesh Atid MKs discuss issues with Petah Tikva residents, including opinions on separation of church and state, and Palestinian state.

MK Litzman: Lapid Needs to do 'Penance,' by Sitting in Oppostion

If Yair Lapid is sorry for what he has done to the haredi public, said MK Yaakov Litzman, let him prove it by staying out of the government.

Abraham Lincoln and Religious Zionists

No, We Can’t, V15

Students Call On Religious Political Leaders to Unite

Students in Israeli Religious Zionist high schools are demanding that the four religious parties running in this election unite.

State Comptroller Publishes Damning Housing Report

Shapira's report claims Netanyahu's government did little to solve skyrocketing housing, cost of living crises.

Bennett: Our Voters Are Returning Home

Jewish Home Chairman warns Israelis this is a time of emergency: 'If we become complacent, we will cease to exist.'

Haredim Say No to Labor Coalition

Hamevaser editorial says that while Netanyahu behaved disgracefully, Herzog is not the alternative. Labor's chances at coalition dwindling.

Herzog Haredi Wedding Visit Purely Polite, Say Likud, UTJ

Labor leader's presence at the wedding of the granddaughter of MK Litzman triggered rumors of a political deal.

Sharon Gal: 'Yisrael Beytenu Won't Join a Leftist Government'

Former journalist now running with Yisrael Beytenu says: "We are a rightist party, we won't join a Labor-Meretz government."

Netanyahu: There Will be No Unity Government

"The choice is between a Likud government and a Tzipi-Buji government," declares Netanyahu on Facebook.

Poll: 24 Seats for Labor, Ha'am Itanu Gaining

Third poll published Tuesday predicts clear win for Labor, but also extra seat for the newest right-wing party.

Poll: 21% of Voters Still Undecided

Yet another survey shows Likud and Labor joint top - but number of undecided voters means it's still anyone's game.

Poll: Likud and Labor Tie, But Left Bloc Stronger

A 24-seat tie for Likud and Labor may not be enough to prevent the left from forming a stronger coalition, poll reveals.

Herzog's New Image: Mr. Security

Labor's newest ad portrays Yitzhak Herzog as a highly competent officer in the vaunted 8200 intelligence unit.

Deri: We Have a Preference for Netanyahu

Shas Chairman acknowledges his public wants Netanyahu as PM, but said he will only join coalition that agrees to Shas' social demands.

Livni: Bibi Tearing US-Israel Relationship to Pieces

On tour of northern border, Zionist Camp chairpersons Livni and Herzog attack Netanyahu for defense decisions and other 'failures.'