ISRAEL VOTES 2019

Choosing the Likud - part of an international trend?

Prof. Lior Sternfeld thinks that "Likud's popularity is the part of the global trend of right-wing politics".

It's official: New Right will not be in the Knesset

Central Elections Committee publishes final results of the 2019 elections. Likud has 36 seats, followed by Blue and White with 35.

New Right: Don't publish the results tonight

Some 1,000 complaints received at party headquarters regarding failures in the voting process in the elections.

Netanyahu’s re-election reveals Israel divide between GOP, Dems

President Trump expresses satisfaction following Netanyahu's victory, while many Democrats openly backed his challenger.

Why younger Israelis are trending towards the Right

The kids are all right-wing: How Israel’s younger voters have grown more conservative over time.

Election Committee to release results by midnight

Chairman of Central Elections Committee says no hacking of elections occurred.

UTJ: Don't let us lose seat to Meretz

UTJ party concerned over voting irregularities causing it to lose Knesset seat to left-wing Meretz party;

New estimates:

Likud rises to 36, UTJ falls to 7

Following count of special votes, Likud appears poised to gain one mandate, rising to 36, while UTJ falls by one seat to 7.

Is Labor's Avi Gabbay finished?

Pressure mounting on Labor chief to resign after disastrous election results. 'Gabbay needs to take responsibility for our loss and resign.'

Rabbi Peretz: Full confidence in Elections Committee

Disagreement among United Right leadership following New Right's claims of irregularities in counting of soldiers' votes.

'The people voted against separation of religion and state'

Rabbi Druckman: 'Parties that said they were in favor of separating religion and state either didn't make it or received very few seats.'

Bennett: Praying and fighting for every vote

New Right chairman addresses ongoing counting of soldiers' votes, as his party hovers around the electoral threshold.

Election conclusion: Western democrats are color blind about Israel

Bennett and Shaked appear to have passed threshold

Counting of soldiers' votes finds that New Right has passed the 3.25% electoral threshold. Feiglin's Zehut will not get in.

Likud official: We are going for a full term

Official in ruling party says Likud is planning a right-wing government and is already in advanced contacts with its coalition partners.

'Netanyahu did it again'

An Israeli political expert talks about the strengths and weaknesses of Binyamin Netanyahu.

What will Netanyahu's next coalition look like?

The prime minister says he is already talking to his partners. Who are they, and is there any chance for surprises?

'Gantz gave victory speech but woke up with hangover'

A politics professor from the Hebrew University talks about the mistakes of Benny Gantz and the chances that Netanyahu completes his term.

Lapid: We will make life miserable for Likud

Blue and White co-leader vows to bring down Likud government, win election in 2020.

Gantz concedes election: 'We respect the will of the people'

Blue and White leader concede defeat as poll numbers show right-wing bloc winning 65 Knesset seats.

Bennett: He who dares - can fail

New Right chairman addresses situation of his party, which currently fails to cross threshold. 'The credit belongs to the man in the arena.'

Hamas: Results of Israeli elections make no difference

'All of the Zionist parties represent faces of the same coin, which is occupation.'

The implications of Netanyahu’s re-election

Trump notices Trump flag at Netanyahu victory celebration

US president flattered by Trump flag waved at celebration of Likud victory.

Bennett: We won't give up a single vote

'We need about 5% from soldiers, compared to 3% we had nationally. It's possible, but borderline,' says New Right chairman.

Coalition consultations to begin next week

President Rivlin to begin consultations for formation of government next week. Netanyahu expected to receive mandate to form government.

80,000 Israelis visit national parks on Election Day

Hot spots: Parks at Caesarea, Masada, Tel Aviv; nature reserves at Banias in Golan, Ein Gedi in south, Ayoun in Galilee, Tel Dan in north.

'I wept from excitement'

Dr. Hagi Ben-Artzi, Netanyahu's brother-in-law, relates excitement over victory of nationalist camp. 'I really admire them, Bibi and Sara.'

Settlers 'over-voting' - and voting for Arab parties?

Did Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria 'over-vote'? Also, why did some Israeli settlements seem to back anti-Zionist Arab parties?

After Netanyahu declares victory, Gantz says results not final

Despite the Likud leading with 97% of the vote counted, Blue and White chief Benny Gantz celebrates 'historic achievement'.

Bennett looks to soldiers' votes to push New Right over the top

Despite initial results showing the New Right failing to enter the Knesset, Bennett remains hopeful that soldiers' votes will close the gap.

'The Left and Right teamed up to keep Zehut out of the Knesset'

Ex-MK Moshe Feiglin blames 'coordinated effort' against Zehut by factions on both the Right and Left for electoral defeat.

Few surprises in Israel election results

The underdog won

Election results:

Likud - 35, Blue and White - 35

97% of the votes counted. Likud and Blue and White tied with 35 seats, but the right-wing bloc leads with 65 seats.

'There is one home for religious Zionism'

Rabbi Rafi Peretz: We are on Netanyahu's side and will insist on all our principles, the Land of Israel and the Jewish character of Israel.

The goals: Sovereignty and the overrule clause

Smotrich: We will enter into a dialogue with the prime minister and agree on basic principles so we can recommend him to the president.

Netanyahu: A night of tremendous victory

PM promises to form a nationalist government quickly. "I am working day and night for you and for our country."

'I’m surprised by the happiness in Blue and White'

Senior Likud member Nir Barkat welcomes elections results: The public would like to see Netanyahu continue to lead Israel.

Breaking down the election

Dan Diker explains what could happen in the days and weeks following the election as coalition negotiations get into high gear.

Channel 13 exit poll:

Likud - 35 seats, Blue and White - 34

Updated exit poll finds that Likud leads Gantz-Lapid's party by one seat.

An election that will change nothing

The Israeli election is a waste of time and money.

Erdan: Gantz cannot establish a coalition

Likud Minister takes a jab at Gantz: Some give speeches, some are already discussing the next coalition.

Feiglin: Don't count Zehut out yet

Despite exit polls showing Zehut party failing to cross the threshold, Moshe Feiglin says soldiers' votes could bring them over the top.

Live updates: 2019 election results

The results of the elections for the 21st Knesset are updated on the Central Elections Committee's website.

Gantz: I will be everyone's Prime Minister

"Our people and our society chose to unite, connect, and escape the split," says Blue and White chairman.

Gabbay: An electoral blow to Labor

Labor Party chairman discusses disappointing election results, but does not announce he will step down.

Minister Levin: Unity saved the right

Tourism Minister welcomes election results, says victory was achieved only thanks to creation of right-wing coalition by Netanyahu.

PA: Israel voted 'no to peace'

PA spokesman Saeb Erekat condemns results of Israeli election, calls poll a 'vote against peace, for the occupation.'

Rabbi Peretz: We saved the national camp

Rabbi Rafi Peretz: "When we are given a mission, we tackle it and we win.

Shas, UTJ back Netanyahu for premiership after election

Two crucial coalition allies announce their support for Netanyahu to continue as PM - but Avidgor Liberman refuses to back either side.

'We look out for soldiers, the soldiers will look out for us'

New Right chairman hopes his party will enter the 21st Knesset: We are certain in the justice of our path.

Exit poll: Right-wing bloc wins 66 seats

Channel 13 exit poll shows Likud tied with Blue and White, News 12 poll shows Blue and White with 4-seat lead.

Low voter turnout in Judea and Samaria

Yesha Council leaders express concern over low turnout, possible election of left-wing government.

Shaked: Bibi is draining our votes

New Right party co-chairwoman issues appeal to voters to turn out for her party in final five hours of election.

Watch Live: i24NEWS election coverage

Live coverage of Israeli elections. Who will be prime minister? Netanyahu or Gantz?

Benny Gantz gets surprising support from Nazareth voters

Residents of Israel's largest Arab city see Blue and White leader as possible representative after years of Likud and Labor.

Netanyahu to beachgoers: Go vote

PM visits Netanya beach, warns those taking advantage of day off: Failure to vote could lead to left-wing government led by Lapid and Gantz.

Rabbi Peretz: Expect election day surprises

Jewish Home leader visits polling stations across Jerusalem as Israelis vote for the next Knesset.

UTJ leader to Rabbi Mazuz: We'll fulfill our task properly

MK Gafni visits Yachad party's spiritual leader, promises to work for good of Sephardic community.