Knesset

Poll: Likud 29, Yesh Atid 18, Yamina 11

Religious Zionist Party falls to 4 seats, barely clearly electoral threshold, as 'Never Bibi' bloc receives majority in latest poll.

Knesset backs bill allowing transfer of non-vaccinated's info

New bill which aims to 'enable local authorities to help Health Ministry encourage people to get vaccinated' passes first reading.

Poll: Right-wing rises to 62 seats

Religious Zionist Party gains momentum, rising to 5 seats, helping to push right-wing bloc up to 62 seats. Blue and White falls to 0 seats.

Poll: Right-wing and anti-Bibi blocs tied

Arab parties set to fall to lowest level in 20 years, poll shows, while Yesh Atid surges.

Poll: Religious Zionist Party in - Meretz out

Religious Zionist Party gets 4 seats in latest poll, while Meretz drops to 0. Right-wing bloc hits 61-seat majority needed for government.

South Tel Aviv activists endorse Religious Zionist Party

Activists against illegal immigration to Tel Aviv say that the only choice for them is the Religious Zionist Party of Bezalel Smotrich.

Poll: Likud 29, Yesh Atid 16, Religious Zionist Party 4

First poll released after closing of party registration shows Smotrich's alliance with Ben-Gvir yields four seats - even without Jewish Home

Fines raised for flouting guidelines

The Knesset has drastically increased the fines for those opening in defiance of the lockdown.

MK Bitan of Likud returns to Knesset

Knesset colleagues are excited to see their fellow MK has beaten COVID-19

Meet the anti-vaxxer, COVID skeptic party

Dr. Aryeh Avni says that he wants to be Minister of Health, claims he could have saved all those who died of COVID-19

Poll: Blue and White, Religious Zionist Party below threshold

New poll shows Benny Gantz left out of next Knesset - along with Bezalel Smotrich and Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai.

Poll: Likud continues to rise, New Hope falls

Alliance between National Union, Jewish Home fails to clear threshold as Netanyahu continues to regain ground.

Lockdown Extension:

Knesset votes to increase lockdown fines ahead of extension

Government to deliberate on lockdown extension after Knesset votes to increase fines. Knesset Speaker blasts Benny Gantz over ultimatum.

Gantz demands immediate passage of 'Fines Law'

Gantz in letter to PM: If law fails to be passed, lockdown will have limited effect that doesn't justify its existence.

Will anti-vaxxer COVID-skeptics join Knesset?

Dr. Aryeh Avni, a vaccine opponent, founds 'Rapeh - Only Health' party, which seeks to remake the Health Ministry,

Knesset approves bill doubling fines for lockdown violations

Gantz: I don't call for equal enforcement because I am against haredim, but because I am for them.

Poll: Likud 31, Yesh Atid 16, Religious Zionist Party 4

32% of Israelis want Netanyahu to continue as PM, 21% prefer New Hope's Gideon Sa'ar, new poll shows.

Poll: Likud rises to 32 as Yesh Atid soars to 18

New left-wing alliances could pose serious threat to Netanyahu, new poll shows, with Labor crossing electoral threshold once again.

Poll: Likud 31, Yamina 11, Religious Zionism Party - 0

After splitting off from Yamina, Smotrich's new party fails to cross threshold in poll, while Likud continues to regain its strength.

Democracy is not what B'Tselem thinks it is

B’Tselem should try to have the Israeli public elect those who subscribe to its beliefs to the Knesset. That is democratic. Op-ed.

'There is only one genuine religious Zionist party'

Hagit Moshe talks about party alliances, the road to the Knesset, and the Prime Minister's alleged intervention in her party's primaries.

Poll: 'Never Bibi' bloc nets absolute majority in Knesset

Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold with 4 seats in latest poll, as Yamina sinks to lowest level since June

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The Knesset bids farewell to Ambassador David Friedman

'Our most important accomplishment was recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital,' says Friedman. 'It strengthened US around the world.'

Poll: 'Never Netanyahu' bloc wins 60 seats, denying PM majority

Religious Zionism party led by Bezalel Smotrich receives 4 seats in latest poll, while Yamina wins 14 as rightist bloc hits 60 seats.

Poll: Likud 28, New Hope 18, Yamina 13

Blue and White barely crosses threshold in latest poll, as Likud falls and New Hope gains ground.

Rafi Peretz steps down as Jewish Home leader

Jewish Home leader Peretz has released a statement saying that he will be leaving the political arena.

Poll: Likud 29 seats - Blue and White 0

Likud regains lost seats in latest poll, as Blue and White is poised to disappear from the Knesset.

Poll: Likud 27, left-wing union 25

Half of Israelis back imposing tougher lockdown, while half oppose further restrictions, new poll shows.

Poll: Blue and White barely crossing electoral threshold

New Hope surges to 21 seats as the Likud falls to 26, giving anti-Netanyahu bloc a 61 seat majority - even without Meretz or Joint Arab List

Poll: 'Never Netanyahu' bloc gets majority in the Knesset

New poll shows parties who refuse to sit with Netanyahu would win a majority of seats. But can they form a government of their own?

The fourth time in two years

23rd Knesset dissolved, Israel going to elections

Knesset's term comes to an end after 2020 budget was not approved. In accordance with the law, election will be held in about 90 days.

Poll: Likud 29, New Hope 20, Yamina 14

Just one in three Israelis wants current government to remain in power and avoid new elections, new poll finds.

Political drama:

Knesset to dissolve within 24 hours

Knesset fails to pass first reading of bill that would have postponed deadline for approval of the budget.

Deal averting government collapse to go up for vote Monday

Knesset to vote Monday on deal between Blue and White, Likud to avoid snap elections, give more time to reach budget compromise.

Poll: Likud 28, New Hope 19, Yesh Atid 16

Israelis not rushing to take new coronavirus vaccines, new poll shows. Netanyahu remains favorite candidate for premiership.

Poll: Likud 29, New Hope 19, Yamina 13

Netanyahu the top candidate for prime minister, followed by Gideon Sa'ar, with Bennett and Lapid tied for third place.

Dissolution of Knesset: Tuesday night

Knesset issues clarification that if no state budget is passed by midnight next Tuesday the legislature will dissolve.

MK Tehila Friedman: Israel should consult with Diaspora Jewry

Blue and White MK speaks about her new legislation which calls for the government to consult with Diaspora Jewry on issues that impact them.

Likud blocking Knesset vote to force new elections

Likud uses procedural measures to prevent bill dissolving the Knesset from being brought to a vote. But will it stop early elections?

MK Friedman: We will not give up on Jewish Diaspora

Watch: MK Tehila Friedman (Blue and White) spoke during a special Knesset session on strengthening connections with Jewish Diaspora

Poll: Likud 28, Sa'ar 20, Yamina 12

Yamina plummets by 10 seats in latest poll, with Bennett falling to 4th place as most popular candidate for PM, behind Sa'ar and Lapid.

Poll: Likud 27, Sa'ar 21, Yamina 15

New poll shows ex-Likud MKs party surging with addition of Coronavirus Committee chairwoman and former IDF chief, as Yamina plunges.

Date for new elections: March 16th, 2021

Push to dissolve Knesset gains momentum, with Knesset committee green-lighting the bill, clearing way for first of three votes.

Netanyahu rival Gideon Sa'ar resigns from the Knesset

MK who ran against Netanyahu for leadership of the Likud resigns from the Knesset after announcing plans to challenge PM with new party.

Poll: Likud 25, Gideon Sa'ar 17

First poll after Gideon Sa'ar announces formation of new party shows him in third place with 17 seats, denying Netanyahu a majority.

Poll: Likud 29, Yamina 22

As Knesset moves closer to dissolving itself and forcing new elections, right-wing bloc holds 22-seat lead over the Left.

Lapid: I want to unite everyone into one centrist party

Opposition leader says Yesh Atid can be an alternative to the government if other parties join it to form one unified party.

Dissolution of 23rd Knesset approved in preliminary reading

Bill to dissolve Knesset passes in preliminary reading, with 61 MKs in support, 54 against.

Poll: Likud 29, Yamina 23

With Knesset poised to vote on its own dissolution and early elections, Netanyahu maintains lead - but with Bennett trailing by just 6 seats

Dissolution of Knesset to be approved in preliminary vote today

With Blue and White's declaration of support, bill to dissolve the Knesset expected to be approved Wednesday.

'An alternative government can be formed'

MK Evgeny Sova tells Arutz Sheva: Blue and White need to come to their senses and vote in favor of dissolving the Knesset.

Poll: Likud 29, Yamina 23

Likud ends its decline in the polls, regaining two seats, as Yamina dips. Right-wing bloc leads Left with 67 seats.

Yesh Atid pushes to dissolve the Knesset

'Netanyahu says the situation is excellent. What planet is he on?' Yair Lapid announces new bill to dissolve Knesset, force snap elections.

Poll: Likud's lead over Yamina drops to all-time low

Yamina rises to 24 seats in latest poll, as Likud falls to just 27 seats,

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Israeli Right hits record high, as Left plummets to all-time low

New poll shows Yamina rising to 23 seats, with right-wing bloc soaring to highest level in a decade of polling.

Poll: Likud falls to 30, Yamina rises to 20

Right-wing would win solid majority if new elections were held today rising to 66 seats, with Yamina becoming Knesset's second largest party

Poll: Likud 29, Yamina 22

Right-wing bloc would win 66 seats if new elections held today, while left-wing bloc trails by 20 seats.

Proposal to change how elections are held

MKs Gideon Sa'ar and Yifat Shasha-Biton submit bill to have half of the Knesset be chosen through regional elections.

Poll: Likud 29, Yamina 22

Netanyahu still favorite choice as premier - even as majority disapprove of his job performance and handling of coronavirus crisis.

Poll: Likud 28, Yamina 21

After halting losses, Likud falls again, sinking below 30 seats, as Yamina gains ground. But Netanyahu still preferred over Bennett as PM.