ISRAEL VOTES 2019

'Gantz will carry out a mega disengagement'

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin attacks Gantz: He is full of arrogance, thinking it is possible to lead a country without prior experience.

Netanyahu leans on right-wing, religious parties to unite

With polls showing many right-wing and religious parties potentially failing to cross electoral threshold, PM calls for parties to unify.

Elections 2019: Ayelet Shaked on the future of the Israeli Right

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked discusses how the New Right will handle hot-button issues like gay marriage and Trump's Mideast peace plan.

Jewish Home appoints new chief

After Bennett's departure from Jewish Home, former IDF chief rabbi Rafi Peretz tapped to lead the party in 2019 elections.

Trump 'recruited' to Likud-Netanyahu campaign

New campaign ad emphasizes Netanyahu's relationship with US President Trump. "Netanyahu: A different league."

'Gantz can bring in another 20 chiefs of staff'

Likud MK David Bitan unfazed by former IDF Chief of Staff, says he splits the left and not the right.

Poll: Gantz or Lapid to lead left?

TV poll asks the public who they prefer to see at the head of the leftist bloc.

Ayman Odeh re-elected as head of Hadash

MK Ayman Odeh chosen to head Hadash ahead of the elections for the 21st Knesset.

Expert: Gantz's speech an attempt to emulate Trump

Dr. Baruch Leshem analyzes Benny Gantz's first speech: He does not have it.

Poll: 28 seats for Likud, 19 for Gantz

Israel Hayom and i24NEWS poll gives Labor just five Knesset seats, while Feiglin's Zehut passes the electoral threshold.

Kahlon launches campaign: This is a winning team

Finance Minister launches Kulanu's campaign in Ashkelon, in the presence of ministers, Knesset members and hundreds of activists.

Zehut party launches election campaign

Feiglin: Never before has a party been established in Israel that respects the citizen and his intelligence.

Poll: Gantz gaining momentum at Labor's expense

Channel 12 News poll finds that Israel Resilience Party wins 21 seats, while Labor wins just six. Likud remains largest party with 31.

Left and right blast Gantz following speech

Neither left nor right impressed by Hosen Le'Yisrael chairman's first public speech.

Former IDF general eyes Public Security Ministry

Gal Hirsch, who withdrew his candidacy for police commissioner in 2015, launches the new Magen party ahead of April election.

Poll: Left-wing alliance would net 40 seats

United front of center-left and left-wing parties could defeat Netanyahu, new poll shows, with 40 mandates in next Knesset.

Ya'alon courting former Netanyahu associates?

Telem party chairman reportedly seeking to have former government secretary and head of communications join his party.

Jewish Home approves: Committee will elect a chairman

Central Committee approves proposal according to which committee will choose party chairman, woman for third spot on Knesset list.

Ya'alon's condition

Ahead of the campaign launch of Gantz's party, Ya'alon, set to form alliance with him, demands he not sit in a Netanyahu government.

Talks between Gantz and Ya'alon accelerating

Negotiations for political alliance between two former IDF Chiefs of Staff have accelerated over the past few days.

Labor MK compares Smotrich to Hamas terrorists

MK Omer Barlev publishes video in which he calls to fight Smotrich, Bennett and Shaked who "endanger us from within."

Naftali Bennett as Defense Minister?

New Right eyeing Defense Ministry, Justice Ministry in next coalition. 'Next Defense Minister will be either Bennett - or Benny Gantz.'

Shas chief: We'll back Netanyahu as PM - even if he's indicted

Aryeh Deri says Shas won't back attempt to form center-left coalition, even if PM is indicted. 'We are Netanyahu's most dependable allies.'

Poll: Likud 29, Yesh Atid 13, Jewish Home 4

How would indictment against Netanyahu affect the outcome of this year's election?

'It's not enough for the Jewish Home to be ideological'

Leading Religious Zionist rabbi says Jewish Home must carefully choose new leader, Knesset list. 'Candidates matter, ideology isn't enough.'

'Gantz hesitated and did not defeat Hamas'

HaYamin HeHadash criticizes former Chief of Staff who published a series of videos boasting of his military achievements.

Tent near Netanyahu's home: Build in the entire Land of Israel

Nachala movement sets up tent near Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem.

New outline for Jewish Home

Jewish Home activists gather in Lod, decide to convene Central Committee to approve an outline for choosing the party's Knesset list.

Supreme Court: Haredi draft deferments to remain in place

Yeshiva students breathe sigh of relief as Supreme Court accepts request to push off nullification of draft law until after elections.

Liberman: No greater shame than Netanyahu's surrender to Hamas

Former Defense Minister begins election campaign by attacking PM for policies on Hamas and haredim.

Jewish Home headed for primaries?

Jewish Home Central Committee does not approve proposal to choose the party's list for the Knesset by Central Committee members.

Veteran Jewish Home MK announces retirement from politics

Longest-serving Jewish Home MK won't run for additional term, announces retirement from politics.

Gantz's slogan: 'Israel before everything'

Party of former IDF chief of staff launches social media campaign.

Three Labor MKs will not seek re-election

As Labor continues to slump in polls, three of its MKs announce they will not seek re-election in April.

Barak: The leftist camp is not united because of ego

Former prime minister calls on supporters of the left to unite behind the leadership of Avi Gabbay.

Netanyahu to Mandelblit: Wait with the investigations

Prime Minister reportedly asks Attorney General to wait with summoning him to a hearing until after the elections.

Lapid: No chance of alliance with Livni

Following meetings between Lapid and Tzipi Livni, Yesh Atid chief rejects joint run with Hatnuah.

The new names on Gantz's radar

Former IDF Chief of Staff continues his efforts to put together a list ahead of the elections, and is turning to some surprising names.

Likud Central Committee approves Netanyahu's proposal

Likud Central Committee approves Netanyahu's proposal regarding the make-up of the party's list for the 21st Knesset.

'We will not be surprised if Lapid and Livni run together'

Likud MK Miki Zohar on Lapid and Livni: Leftists who want to topple the right.

Left blasts election of Smotrich

Hatnua and Labor parties respond to election of Bezalel Smotrich as National Union leader: "Nothing new under the Smotrich".

'We intend to join forces'

Jewish Home Director General: "We will be an influential and decisive factor in the Knesset and in the next government."

Israeli Arab woman's Knesset bid in the Likud

25-year-old Muslim woman from central Israel running for place on Likud's Knesset list following work as pro-Israel PR representative.

Day before haredi draft law expires, Knesset asks for extension

With haredi draft deferment law set to expire tomorrow, Knesset to request third extension from Supreme Court. Will court grant request?

Bereaved mother being courted by several parties

Several parties have tried to persuade Israel Prize laureate Miriam Peretz, who lost two sons in combat, to join them.

Report: Center-left alliance torpedoed over haredi opposition

As Yair Lapid looks to form center-left coalition to oust Netanyahu, ex-IDF chief of staff reportedly rejects offer over haredi opposition.

Lapid and Livni to form alliance?

Yesh Atid, Hatnuah reportedly in talks to form joint ticket for 2019 elections.

Will former Shin Bet director lead Jewish Home?

Former Shin Bet Director Yoram Cohen encouraged to submit candidacy to lead Jewish Home by party activists, following departure of Bennett.

Kahlon: Can't argue with PM's feelings about investigations

Finance Minister reiterates he would not sit in a government headed by Netanyahu if he is indicted after a hearing.

Lapid: I won't be in Netanyahu's government if he's indicted

Yesh Atid chairman makes clear he will not sit in a government headed by Netanyahu if the Attorney General decides to indict him.

Poll:

Could the left finally defeat Bibi? Not a chance, Israelis say

Ahead of elections, Israelis say they prefer right-wing government, predict Israeli right will prevail in April vote.

The New Right's latest recruit: An F-16 fighter pilot

Israeli Air Force Colonel Matan Kahana joins Knesset list of party formed by Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked.

Supreme Court to Agudat Yisrael: Allow women candidates

Supreme Court rules that Agudat Yisrael will be required to remove clause preventing women from running with the party.

Victory for Gabbay at Labor Central Committee

Labor Party Central Committee approves Gabbay's proposal to reserve spots on Knesset list for candidates of his choice.

Gabbay: Running with Gantz no longer an option

Labor chairman says he was trying for a year to convince former IDF Chief of Staff to join forces, without success.

'Ahmed Tibi is better suited for the parliament in Ramallah'

Likud MK Anat Berko pleased with resignations of MKs Zoabi and Zahalka, hopes MK Tibi will follow suit.

Haredi union? Litzman and Eichler in favor, Deri unsure

While Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman and MK Yisrael Eichler support unification of haredi parties, Deri's supporters are reluctant.

Netanyahu:

'Israel is prepared to thwart a cyber intervention'

Amid report that unnamed nation plans to meddle in election, PM emphasizes Israel is 'prepared.' Russia denies it's the country in question.

United Torah Judaism to split up

Party officials say breakup is part of standard procedure prior to new elections, won't affect negotiations for new joint run.

Poll: Likud 32, Yesh Atid 13, Labor 8

Following Netanyahu's address demanding to confront accusers, Likud gains ground, opening 19-seat lead in latest poll.