ISRAEL VOTES 2019

Poll: Blue and White strengthens while Likud weakens

New polls put Blue and White party back in the lead, but differ on the extent of the lead.

AG: United Right Knesset list cannot be changed

A-G Mandelblit says it is illegal to change United Right list following court decision to disqualify Otzma Yehudit candidate Michael Ben-Ari

Justice Minister 'not sorry' for controversial video

New Right leader Ayelet Shaked responds to criticism of her video 'promoting' 'fascist perfume.'

Ya'alon to Arutz Sheva: I'm a fig leaf?

Former Defense Minister: We have moved the Israeli-Palestinian issue aside. I'm not a fig leaf.

Gantz: Phone hack will not affect my functioning

Blue and White leader says Iran cannot blackmail him or harm Israel's security with information from his cell phone.

Poll: Blue and White falls below 30 seats for the first time

Latest poll shows Likud leading by 3 seats, right-wing bloc growing to 68 seats.

Liberman opposes haredim, Zehut party

Former Defense Minister warns: Zehut party will change the Law of Return, Knesset will be more haredi than ever.

Does Shaked's new campaign video 'support' facism?

'Fascist' perfume, flatulent hippo: social media war for Israel election.

Netanyahu Warns:

'Gantz and Lapid will expel thousands of Jews from their homes'

Netanyahu blasts Blue and White party during visit to ancient Shilo, pushes back on allegations he received millions in kickbacks.

Will murdered rabbi's student become Knesset Member for Otzma?

26-year-old student of rabbi who was murdered by terrorist this week could become the Knesset's most unlikely member.

Will AG okay deal restoring Otzma Yehudit's 'safe' Knesset seat?

Right-wing party looking to replace Knesset candidate disqualified by court. But will AG approve last-minute changes to Knesset list?

'Gantz is crawling to Netanyahu like he crawled to Hamas'

New Right party warns: If Blue and White joins Likud-led government, US 'peace plan' will go through.

'Forget the secret recordings - I won't sit with Netanyahu'

Caught on tape saying he might sit in Netanyahu gov't, Benny Gantz claims he spoke before indictments - but reporter disputes this claim.

Kahlon slams Supreme Court decision to ban Otzma candidate

'Our democracy is strong enough to allow Michael Ben-Ari to participate,' says Finance Minister, after court bars Ben-Ari from Knesset.

Smotrich calls urgent Knesset meeting to cancel court decision

MK Bezalel Smotrich calls for urgent Knesset meeting, aims to pass law removing Supreme Court's ability to approve or disqualify candidates.

Lapid on Gantz phone hacking: Not a big deal

Lapid on Iranians breaking into Gantz's mobile phone: The solution is to make sure there's nothing security-related on your phone.

President of Reform movement: A huge victory

President of Union for Reform Judaism welcomes Supreme Court’s decision to disqualify Ben-Ari from running in the upcoming elections.

Otzma Yehudit publishes list of demands

Otzma Yehudit presents list of demands after Ben-Ari's disqualification.

Poll: Blue and White falls to 2nd place, Likud back on top

Right-wing bloc retains majority in latest poll, with Likud regaining the lead over Blue and White. Zehut passes threshold - Kulanu doesn't.

Court bans Ben-Ari:

Arab parties in, Otzma Yehudit candidate out

Court overturns election committee decision to permit former MK Michael Ben-Ari to run for 21st Knesset - but permits Arab parties to run.

Yachad leader: I won't run if Rabbi Mazuz tells me not to

Eli Yishai explains decision to run independently, says he'll quit if Rabbi Mazuz instructs him to.

'Shaked will deal with the courts, Bennett with Hamas'

New Right party launches 'aggressive' campaign pledging victory on the legal and military fronts.

National Union leader: Supreme Court is not in charge

MK Bezalel Smotrich warns that if Otzma Yehudit candidate is disqualified, Israel will need 'mountain of votes' to bring court down to size.

'Shin Bet being used as a political pawn'

Labor leader Avi Gabbay says Iran did not hack Blue and White leader's phone, Shin Bet only said so at behest of PM Netanyahu.

Baruch Marzel to become a minister?

Otzma Yehudit demands activist Baruch Marzel be made a minister if High Court disqualifies candidacy of Michael Ben Ari.

Right-wing bloc gaining power

New poll shows Blue and White leading Likud by three Knesset seats - but unable to form coalition.

The battle of the video clips

PM Netanyahu points out: 'Iran supports Gantz and Lapid.' Benny Gantz shoots back: 'You're going to teach ME what strong means?'

Gantz: Israel needs 'stern, continuous' policy against Hamas

Blue and White party leader visits Gaza border area, says Israel needs to act against Hamas.

Kahlon: If I can't be Finance Minister, I'll go home

Finance Minister Kahlon says he believes party will receive 10 Knesset seats, won't give up finance portfolio.

Haredi MK: Gantz is my friend, but we're going with PM Netanyahu

MK Moshe Gafni says he can't support MK Lapid's policy, promises to give his position to any woman who has support of Torah sages.

For the first time:

Poll shows Likud, Blue and White, tying for first place

Makor Rishon poll gives right-wing bloc 63 Knesset seats as largest two parties come in with 32 seats each.

Poll: Right-wing bloc jumps to 66 Knesset seats

New poll shows Likud trailing Blue and White by 5 seats but right-wing bloc growing by 2 seats.

'Rightists do not represent humanity for me'

Actress and model Yael Abecassis backs Rotem Sela, blasts right. Smotrich: The campaign against us only gives us more seats.

Poll: Right in the lead

New poll shows Blue and White leading Likud by 3 seats, but the right overall would win 64 seats.

Labor accuses Blue and White of being 'right-wing'

Labor party accuses Blue and White party of having the same ideology of the Likud party, seeking to continue Netanyahu's policies.

Rivlin: Attacks will not frighten me

Israeli President on preparations to form the next government: 'Ours is a system that allows different voices, sanctifies different views.'

Supreme Court weighs ban on Otzma Yehudit candidates

Supporters of right-wing faction face off against Arab activists outside of hearing as Supreme Court considers ban on Otzma Yehudit.

Levin to Arutz Sheva:

'Supreme Court is not above the Knesset or the people'

Tourism Minister criticizes Attorney General's conduct regarding the PM, calls on Netanyahu to leave the main portfolios in the Likud.

'There are people sitting here who support attacks on soldiers'

Otzma Yehudit candidate Itamar Ben-Gvir slams questioning whether colleague can run, says serving Arab MK visited arch-terrorist in prison.

'Gantz, Hamas would love to have you as PM'

Bennett excoriates Blue and White chief Benny Gantz, mocking his record as an IDF chief of staff. 'Hamas would vote for you if they could.'

Analysis: With its poll numbers up, is Zehut still a long shot?

Fueled by strong support from first-time voters, Zehut now passes the threshold in most polls. But will supporters show up on election day?

Kahlon: It's the Finance Ministry or nothing

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon makes clear he will not serve in any other position after the elections.

PM's son on unpaid leave

Yair Netanyahu, who works for Shurat Hadin, placed on unpaid leave until after the elections because of his comments on social media.

A-G: Reject Ben-Ari and Ben-Gvir's appeal

Attorney General says Otzma Yehudit members' appeal against approval of Hadash-Ta'al to run in the elections should be rejected.

Liberman: A-G standing by man who calls for murder of Jews

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Liberman slams attorney general for arguing against election committee's decision to disqualify Ofer Kassif.

Analysis: Just how accurate are the polls in Israel?

Election polling in Israel has gotten a bad rap - but is it well deserved? Or are the polls better than we think? A7 looks at the record.

Blue and White leader to give keynote speech at AIPAC

Benny Gantz expected to use AIPAC speech to promise better relationship with US Jewry, improved counter-terrorism partnership.

Turkey: Israel a Jewish state? 'That's blatant racism'

Turkish president condemns Netanyahu for affirming Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people, claiming it amounts to 'blatant racism.'

Education Minister: The Left's attack is hypocritical

Education Minister Bennett slams Labor leader Gabbay's criticism, says his party chooses to beat Hamas.

Liberman rips 'nutty' Otzma Yehudit candidate

Former Defense Minister Liberman, Otzma Yehudit candidate Ben-Gvir take jabs at each other's personalities, political beliefs.

Analysis: Are polls reliable - or just 'Fake News'?

As Israelis are flooded with election polls, some are deriding them as 'fake news', citing Trump's 2016 upset. But are polls really skewed?

Blue and White leader: Avi Nissenkorn is a problematic figure

Gabi Ashkenazi says he 'knows the truth' regarding fellow Blue and White candidate, promises union culture won't dominate the party.

Gantz: Kahane would be proud of Netanyahu

Blue and White chairman blasts PM: Smotrich will not be Education Minister. Schools will not teach that pride parades are animal parades.

Jewish Home: Committed to the south and to defeating Hamas

Jewish Home Chairman Rabbi Peretz invites PM Netanyahu to his home, says proportionate response to Hamas is 'off the table.'

Poll: Right-wing bloc gaining strength, Gantz losing votes

New poll shows right-wing bloc receiving 64 seats, while center-left receives 56.

'If Begin were alive, he would have thrown Netanyahu out'

Blue and White chief Benny Gantz accuses Prime Minister of selling out to the 'far-right' in bid to retain power.

Jewish diaspora and the Israeli elections

Watch: ILTV speaks with Tzohar's Rabbi Ariel Konstanyn about the outcome of the elections on Israel-Diaspora relationship.

Jewish Home MK okayed for run with Likud

Elections committee rejects petition against candidacy of Jewish Home MK on Likud list in deal to bring Otzma onto Jewish Home ticket.

PA Officials:

Abbas hopes Gantz leads next Israeli government

Senior PA officials say Abbas prefers to deal with Blue and White chief over Netanyahu, citing Gantz's lack of experience.

Problems at the leadership of Blue and White?

In recent days there has been an exchange of accusations within the Blue and White party as it weakens in the polls.