ISRAEL VOTES 2019

Former MK to right-wing parties: Put the ego aside

Former MK Moshe Peled urges right-wing parties to unite. "I was there in the 1992 elections which resulted in Oslo".

Livni announces end of political career

Fighting back tears, former Justice Minister announces end of political career, says Hatnuah party will not run in coming election.

Oren Hazan to run for Knesset with the Tzomet party

Likud MK resurrects right-wing Tzomet faction, homes to return to Knesset after being given seat at bottom of Likud list.

Tzipi Livni expected to announce retirement from politics

Hatnuah party chairwoman calls special press conference Monday, is expected to announce departure from politics

Is this the end of the line for Tzipi Livni?

Ex-Justice Minister, who once led Knesset's largest faction, expected to retire from politics as polls show her unable to cross threshold.

Ya'alon:

'Anyone who opposes Netanyahu has become a leftist traitor'

At political conference, former Defense Minister says Israel Resilience-Telem want to head the next government, give Israel a better future.

Poll: 63 seats for right-wing bloc

Kan 11 News poll shows that Likud and Gantz's party are maintaining stability. Left does not have a coalition, even if Arab parties join.

Otzma Yehudit looks to attorney-turned radio host to lead party

Right-wing faction hoping to cross threshold in upcoming election offers prominent defense attorney-turned radio host party chairmanship.

Poll: Likud 30, Gantz 18 - Otzma close to threshold

Right-wing, religious bloc maintains narrow lead in latest poll, with Likud enjoying double-digit lead over Gantz.

Analysis: Could Feiglin really pull off political comeback?

Recent polls show ex-Likud MK's new Zehut party crossing the threshold. Are these polls outliers - or does Feiglin really have a chance?

'We are talking of a blatant intervention by a foreign entity'

MK Zohar appeals to election committee judge to investigate Nazareth Mayor's meeting with Abbas in talks on upcoming election.

New Right: 'Histadrut leader is an obvious leftist'

Histadrut chairman joins Benny Gantz's new party, New Right slams Gantz for prioritizing connections over the average citizen.

'We'll be the surprise of the elections'

Jewish Home, National Union leaders say they'll discuss merge with other parties, will recommend PM Netanyahu continue in his position.

'A second Oslo may be just around the corner'

Samaria leader Yossi Dagan warns that failure to unite the small right-wing parties may place Israel's left in power, lead to a second Oslo.

'I'm willing to give half a million Arabs citizenship'

Justice Minister Shaked says she's willing to give Area C Arabs Israeli citizenship in exchange for applying Israeli law to the area.

'Without us they won't make it into the Knesset'

Otzma Yehudit leader calls for joint list with Jewish Home and National Union to ensure all 3 parties make it into the Knesset.

Haredi party protests 'Shabbat bus'

Shas party submits petition protesting Labor party initiative to offer free 'Shabbat buses' in various cities.

Aliza Lavie leaves Yesh Atid

MKs Aliza Lavie, Haim Jelin, leave Yesh Atid party after being told they won't receive realistic spot on the list.

Otzma Yehudit preparing to run independently

Otzma Yehudit to unite with other parties after realizing they have no room on joint Jewish Home-National Union list.

Jewish Home and National Union to run together

Rabbi Rafi Peretz to head joint Jewish Home-National Union list, Smotrich to receive senior ministerial position.

'Ditch picture of Baruch Goldstein - or run alone in election'

National-Religious rabbi demands Otzma Yehudit leader take down picture of Baruch Goldstein - or run alone in coming election.

Rabbis press Jewish Home, National Union to reach election deal

After talks between the parties break down a second time in a week, senior national-religious rabbis intervene in hopes of brokering deal.

Poll: Right-wing bloc doesn’t have a coalition

Jewish Home and National Union do not pass the electoral threshold, the Likud maintains stability with 32 seats, Moshe Feiglin has 5 seats.

Was Gantz courting Kahlon?

According to reports, Israel Resilience party tried to unite with Kulanu, which refused.

Final Likud list: Sa'ar in third place, Erdan in fourth

Votes in Likud primaries recounted following claims of irregularities. Edelstein, Yisrael Katz and Miri Regev at the top of the list.

Poll: How many seats would united right-wing list win?

Internal poll shows unified list of five small right-wing parties winning a dozen seats. If they run separately - zero seats.

1 out of 5 haredi voters won't back haredi parties

Poll shows 20% of haredi voters plan to back non-haredi parties. Which non-haredi parties will benefit most from the haredi vote?

Negotiations between Jewish Home, National Union reach impasse

Despite marathon talks between Jewish Home and National Union parties, no progress made towards joint run.

Will Jewish Home back joint list with Otzma Yehudit?

Jewish Home chairman confident alliance with National Union will be renewed for April election. But what about run with Otzma Yehudit?

Jewish Home alliance with Otzma Yehudit?

MK Moti Yogev opens up about Bennett's departure from Jewish Home, and the possibility of a joint run with Otzma Yehudit.

Litzman: I will not be a part of a Gantz-Lapid government

Deputy Health Minister makes clear he will not sit in a coalition with the former chief of staff and Yesh Atid chairman.

Shmuli, Shafir and Yechimovich head Labor list

Itzik Shmuli, Stav Shafir, Shelly Yechimovich and Amir Peretz elected to top spots in Labor primaries. Eitan Cabel in the 15th spot.

Gilad Erdan:

'No difference between Gantz and Lapid - they're both leftists'

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan warns that divisions among right-wing parties could enable formation of left-wing government.

Jewish Home, National Union renew talks for joint run

After Likud rejects technical bloc with Jewish Home, religious Zionist factions return to negotiating table, with just 10 days to deadline.

Shas:

'A unified haredi party would drive away non-Orthodox voters'

Aryeh Deri explains opposition to joint run with UTJ, saying joint bid would drive away voters who traditional but not strictly observant.

Voting begins in Labor primaries

With polls showing party plummeting to just 4 to 8 seats, Labor Party members vote for candidates in nationwide primary.

Tibi: I want to bring down the right

Ta'al chairman says he will refuse to serve in any government, criticizes Gantz.

Alona Barkat: I'm against a Palestinian state

Newest member of the New Right party presents her positions in a nutshell.

Rabbi Melamed calls for united national-religious ticket

Ahead of upcoming elections, leading national-religious rabbi urges Jewish Home, National Union, Otzma, Yahad to form single, united list.

Unilateral concessions: The latent agenda for the April elections

Rabbi Peretz about Gantz: We're close friends

Jewish Home chairman prefers Netanyahu as prime minister but does not rule out the leftist candidate.

Jewish Home considering running with Likud

Netanyahu will agree to reserve a spot for Rabbi Rafi Peretz on the Likud list and even promise him the education portfolio.

Gantz: Netanyahu spreading lies on social media

Hosen LeYisrael party livid after Netanyahu posts quote attributed to Gantz and his willingness to sit in a government with the Arabs.

Poll: Likud 32, Gantz 23, Kulanu 0

Smaller parties face political extinction with polls showing Kulanu, Hatnuah, and Gesher failing to enter the Knesset.

Poll: Disunity on the Israeli right could cost it the election

If right-wing parties run separately, 17 mandates could be lost. Labor also in danger of failing to cross threshold. Otzma tops Jewish Home.

'The split on the right is very dangerous'

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin believes Likud will not be able to allow itself to win fewer than 35 seats in light of PM's investigations.

Labor panicking; Alliance with Meretz coming?

Senior Labor officials ask Gabbay to work towards an alliance with Meretz in light of poor poll numbers.

Poll: Likud - 32 seats, Hosen LeYisrael - 22

Bennett and Shaked's New Right wins seven seats, Jewish Home-National Union wins five seats in Kan 11 poll.

Benny Gantz:

'We need to take lessons of Gaza pullout, apply them elsewhere'

Israel Resilience Party chairman defends execution of 2005 Gaza pullout, hints at future evacuations.

The Likud MKs who (probably) won't make it to the 21st Knesset

With most votes counted from yesterday's Likud primary race, MKs like Oren Hazan and Yehuda Glick are likely to be left out of next Knesset.

Trump didn't endorse Netanyahu, White House says

After President Trump reposts picture of Likud billboard featuring himself and Netanyahu, White House clarifies president remains neutral.

Likud primaries: Vote counting continues

With 50% of the votes counted, Yisrael Katz is in first place, followed by Yuli Edelstein and Gideon Sa'ar.

Today: Primaries in the Likud

120,000 members of the Likud will be eligible to vote and choose the party's list for the 21st Knesset.

Sa'ar: A campaign of persecution against me

Former minister rejects PM's claims that he plotted to take the mandate to form the next government.

Jewish Home chooses Knesset list

Motti Yogev comes in first, followed by Davidi Ben Zion and Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan. Steering committee to choose woman for third spot.

Poll: Likud still leading, but Gantz is gaining ground

Jewish Home tops Labor in latest election poll, as party rebounds following loss of party chief last month.

'If Netanyahu doesn't win this election, he'll go to jail'

Lapid claims PM framing election as referendum on corruption charges. 'PM will nix probes if he wins - will end up in jail if he loses.'

Who are Israel's most - and least - libertarian lawmakers?

Which Israeli parties and MKs back civil liberties and limited government - and which do not? Israeli Freedom Index releases 2019 rankings.

Netanyahu: Sa'ar's trick will not work

Netanyahu again claims that Gideon Sa'ar conspired against him. Sa'ar in response: The claims are baseless.

Livni: I'm running all the way

Hatnua chairwoman unfazed by polls predicting her party won't pass electoral threshold.