Elections 2015

Herzog: Netanyahu is Breaking Israel Apart

Labor-Hatnua head accuses PM of diverting attention from main issues, says he will be the one to form a coalition after elections.

Baruch Marzel Appeals to Supreme Court over Elections Ban

Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir petitions Supreme Court on Marzel's behalf, says evidence against him is scant and may have been doctored.

Kahlon Attacks Netanyahu, Bennett, Lapid Over Housing Crisis

Kulanu Chairman claims he will fix Israel's cost of living, housing crises in four years, blasts other ministers for not doing so.

Haredi Voters, Choose Yachad!

Likud Emerges as Clear Front-Runner in New Poll

A new poll shows that recent trends indicating a strengthening of the Likud and a weakening of Jewish Home are continuing.

Palestinian Rappers Threaten to Sue Likud over ISIS Clip

Likud's ISIS-style campaign video has drawn the ire of a Jordan-based rap group for featuring their song without permission.

Hevron Jews to PM: Don't Be Afraid to Visit Cave

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu should not hesitate to visit the Machpelah Cave, despite threats, said members of the Hevron community.

Holocaust 2? More Horrifying than the Original.

Poll: 69.7% of Israelis Want Televised Pre-Elections Debate

Majority of respondents call for debate between Netanyahu and party leaders - but still prefer him over Herzog.

Eida Haredit Offers Grants to Non-Voters

Posters appear on message boards in haredi communities encouraging citizens not to vote in the upcoming elections.

Yadlin: The Myth that Bibi is Mr. Security is a Bluff

Labor-Hatnua's point person on security, Amos Yadlin, attacks Netanyahu for Op. Protective Edge, Iran, and relationship with the US.

Survey: PM Shouldn't Have Interfered in Israel Prize

New survey shows public thinks Netanyahu should have stayed out of Israel Prize selection process, but will likely form the next gov't.

'Bibi is Using Judea and Samaria Residents'

Jewish Home continues to berate Netanyahu for stealing right-wing votes by visiting communities in Judea and Samaria.

Analysis: A Coalition of Interests

Haim Schein argues that Israeli media, the White House, and terror organizations have formed a strange coalition pushing for the Left.

Kahlon: Netanyahu, Lapid, and Bennett are to Blame

Kulanu Chairman Moshe Kahlon refuses to name who he'll recommend for prime minister, but criticizes Netanyahu for economic 'catastrophe.'

Likud's Latest Election Clip: Left Will Give in to Islamic State

Likud releases new campaign video depicting Left allowing ISIS into Israel, drawing ire from both Labor-Hatnua and Yuval Diskin.

Herzog: If I Have One More Seat than Likud, I'll be PM

Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog continues to express confidence that the “Zionist Camp” will head the next coalition.

Watch: Netanyahu Releases Poignant Campaign Video

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu recounts the legacy his grandfather instilled in him to love the Land of Israel in latest viral clip.

Akunis: 'Labor Will Not Be Invited to the Next Government'

Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis says Labor is too far-left to be considered for a potential coalition; guarantees Jewish Home will be included.

Poll Confirms Likud Beating Labor - But Barely

Third poll in one day finds near tie for first, tie for third, and Yisrael Beytenu continuing to suffer.

Poll Shows Stronger Right-Wing Coalition for 20th Knesset

Likud-led coalition remains strong, projections show; more Israelis want a right-wing than left-wing government overall.

Secret Deal to Oust Bibi Makes Regev 'Nauseous'

Likud MK hits back at expose of Yisrael Beytenu-Yesh Atid-Kulanu deal, says vote for Liberman is vote for Lapid.

Likud versus Jewish Home?

Bibi Placates After Jewish Home Accuses him of 'War'

Netanyahu promises Jewish Home coalition but not 'two medium right-wing parties,' after sources say he tried to 'eliminate them' for votes.

Jewish Home Falls to Fifth Place in Polling First

Likud ekes by Labor, Jewish Home down to 11 seats being bypassed by joint Arab list and Yesh Atid, dropping to 5th for first time.

Litzman Won't Attend Debate 'Because of Lapid'

MK Ya’akov Litzman says United Torah Judaism doesn't want to give Yesh Atid chairman an opportunity to incite against haredim.

Kirschenbaum Exposes Plot to Unseat Netanyahu

Former Deputy Interior Minister claims Yisrael Beytenu, Yesh Atid and Kulanu planned to form a united bloc against Netanyahu.

Marzel responds

'The Left is Afraid of Me'

Baruch Marzel calls Elections Committee vote to disqualify him 'height of hypocrisy' as leftists vote against him, but for pro-Hamas Zoabi.

Elections Committee Disqualifies Baruch Marzel

After banning pro-Hamas MK Zoabi, committee votes to block Otzma Yehudit candidate over 'racism' - will High Court overrule it?

Bennett: I Don't Believe We're Netanyahu's First Choice

Netanyahu is saying all the right things before the election, but will he swing leftward the day after?

Breaking

Central Elections Committee Votes to Ban MK Hanin Zoabi

Vote passes 27-6, after radical Arab MK claims she's being targeted 'for being a Palestinian.'

Likud Candidate: Zoabi 'Needs' to be in the Knesset

Anat Berko, appointed by Netanyahu to Likud, says that despite disagreeing with her, democracy means Hanin Zoabi needs to be in Knesset.

Litzman: UTJ Can't Join Leftist Gov't Aiding Shabbat Desecration

A debate seems to be growing in United Torah Jewry on whether or not the party would join a government headed by Labor.

Labor-Hatnua Will Support Zoabi, Marzel Disqualifications

Despite days of back and forth on whether to support disqualification of radical MK Hanin Zoabi, Labor-Hatnua votes to disqualify.

MK Levin: Leftists 'Hysterical' Over Netanyahu Speech

MK Yariv Levin accused the left of being “irresponsible and hysterical” for opposing PM Netanyahu's speech to Congress.

Katzover: Netanyahu Not the Best, But What Choice Is There?

Those who would prefer not to vote than to vote Binyamin Netanyahu to another term are making a grave error, said Benny Katsover.

Netanyahu, Stop Attacking: You Need a Strong Bennett

Yesh Atid MK: We Don't Boycott Meretz

MK Ofer Shelah says his party will do anything to prevent a coalition with Netanyahu and the "extreme rightists".

Netanyahu to 'Consider' Televised Debate

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he would be willing to consider a televised debate with heads of other parties.

United Arab List Seeks Jewish Votes, Too

​The new United Arab List on Wednesday introduced its campaign for the Knesset elections, aimed at Jews and Arabs

A Warning From America To Israeli Voters

Meretz Slams Livni, Calls Her 'Closet Rightist'

As polls continue to show Meretz weakening, the party has decided to attack its fellow travelers on the left.

Poll: Arab Parties Overtake Jewish Home, Likud Strong

Likud outpaces Labor by four seats, but Jewish Home continues to slide in pre-election surveys.

Ha'am Itanu Party's Holon Offices Vandalized

Officials of Yahad-Ha'am Itanu filed a complaint with police Wednesday over vandalism and damage to the party's headquarters in Holon.

Elections Committee Rejects Petition Against Yisrael Beytenu

Central Elections Committee chairman is uncomfortable with the party's platform - to move Israeli Arabs to the PA - but it is still legal.

Weinstein: Labor V15 'Volunteer' Group Seems Legal

Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein will not issue an injunction against the activities of the V15 organization, based on a Likud complaint.

PM in Samaria Town: Vote for Likud, or You Might Get Left Govt.

It's not enough to vote for a right-wing party, PM Binyamin Netanyahu said; you have to vote for Likud to avoid a leftist government.

Interview

MK Danny Danon: Labor is the New Meretz

The 'Zionist camp' is now the 'post-Zionist camp,' Danon tells Arutz Sheva - and it is taking great pains to hide how radical left it is.

Attorney General Rules Against Barring of Marzel

Petition to block Marzel from Knesset has no 'critical mass of evidence,' says AG Weinstein, recommending to cancel the request.

Yesh Atid MK Touted Alternative Seder with Bread

Jewish Home MK Ben Dahan says religious Zionists are too smart to buy the Yesh Atid campaign that woos them.

Marzel Responds 'I'm Not Racist, I Oppose Israel Haters Equally'

Otzma Yehudit candidate submits response to attempt to bar him from Knesset, claims charges are based on unverified news clippings.

Yishai Vows 'We Won't Sit in Govt. Discussing Jewish Expulsion'

Ha'am Itanu head marks Gush Katif Day warning threat of expelling Jews remains, tells Arutz Sheva about Baruch Marzel union.

Will Arab Party Make Herzog PM?

Likud campaign staffer warns left-center coalition with Arab support can form a minority government. Jewish Home staffer disagrees.

Super Poll: Averages Show The Actual Standings

Averages from 38 polls since election frenzy began last December reveals Likud has a slight drop on Labor, Arabs and Jewish Home tied.

Left's Bid to Block TV Airing of Bibi's Congress Speech Fails

Attorney-General says the speech has clear news value and cannot be considered election propaganda.

Bennett to Herzog: Don't You Realize You're Hurting Us All?

Jewish Home chairman calls on Opposition leader to "stop undermining the foreign policy of the Government of Israel".

Channel 2 Invites Party Leaders to Televised Debate

The heads of all the parties running for the Knesset have been invited to a televised debate. Who accepted?

Arutz Sheva interview

Hotovely: Religious Zionists Will Pick the Next Prime Minister

Hotovely says Likud needs strong showing or it and Jewish Home will be out, claims lessons of freeze and Livni partnership were learned.

Labor 'Submits to Arabs,' Pulls Support for Barring Zoabi

Liberman slams 'Zionist camp' backtracking after Arab parties threaten to quash coalition chances; 'true Zionists don't submit to Arabs.'

Poll: Likud, Labor Still Competing for Top Spot

Right-wing and left-wing parties neck-and-neck for a coalition, as well - with the same number of seats projected for each.

EU Ready to Strike Israel with Sanctions One Day After Elections

Report: EU countries behind sanctions against Israel scheduled against right-wing gov't, will push for full withdrawal from Judea-Samaria.