Elections

Olmert Election Decision Expected on Sunday

Former PM Olmert will announce on Sunday whether he intends to run in the upcoming Knesset elections. It is believed he won't run.

Will Bibi Appear?

‘The Great Election Debate’ Comes to Israel

Yechimovich, Lieberman, Mofaz and Lapid agree to a TV “Great Election Debate” set for January 1. Netanyahu has not yet responded.

Kadima Activist Quits in Disgust, says Party ‘Irrelevant’

One of Kadima’s most vocal activists has quit, saying he has lost faith in the party and believes it is increasingly irrelevant.

MK Steps Down, ‘No Way to Influence in Knesset’

Major player in Kadima steps down, complains that Knesset isn’t the place to go to have an influence.

Olmert Criticizes Netanyahu's Government

"My government acted, unlike this one," says former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert at a conference in Tel Aviv.

Bad News for Labor? Peace Now Head Runs for MK

Peace Now Director Yariv Oppenheimer quits in order to bid for a Knesset seat with Labor, which may not be enthused.

New Arab Party Will Support Israel

A new Arab party being formed will support Israel and will not be nationalistically Arab in its nature, a change from current practice.

Mofaz: There's Much Better than Netanyahu

Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz says replacing the Netanyahu government is "a national mission".

Olmert and Livni Decide on Political Co-operation

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni decide to run together should they return to politics.

Mofaz Seeks to Stop Levy Report Adoption

Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz asks the Attorney General to order Netanyahu not to bring Levy Report for government approval.

Video: Ketzaleh Predicts Doubling of Yesha Jews

MK Yaakov Katz told the Knesset doubling of mandates for nationalists will herald 1.5 million Jews living “across the Green Line.”

Akunis: Zoabi Participated in Terror Attack, Disqualify Her

MK Ofir Akunis demands that the Central Elections Committee disqualify MK Hanin Zoabi from running in the upcoming elections.

Knesset Dissolves, Elections in January

Knesset approves the bill to dissolve itself by a majority of 100 to 0. Elections will be held on January 22.

Netanyahu Tries to Convince Cachlon to Stay

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks with Minister Moshe Cachlon, tries to dissuade him from taking a break from politics.

Ben-Ari Leaves National Union, Will Run with Eldad

MK Michael Ben-Ari announces he is leaving the National Union, will run in the elections alongside MK Aryeh Eldad.

Levin: Likud Needs 7 More Seats to Lead

MK says that if the Likud wants to truly lead, it needs to grow. Ex-Kadimaites not welcome.

Mayor of Ariel: Left Driven Crazy by Hate

The left-wing media has gone crazy with hate for Netanyahu, says Ron Nachman. He warns PM not to become complacent.

Shalom Yerushalmi Predicts An Election Victory For Bibi

Ma'ariv columnist Shalom Yerushalmi predicts that with the backing of rightist parties, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will win.

Report: Olmert, Livni Likely Won't Run

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni will likely choose not to run in the upcoming elections.

Elections: Netanyahu Outfoxes Everyone

Netanyahu checkmated every other political party and is likely to remain Prime Minister and even a stronger one after the elections.

Hotovely: Don’t Give Olmert Keys to House He Robbed

If “corrupt criminal” Olmert runs for office, citizens will have a chance to give him the keys to house he broke into, says MK Hotovely.

Olmert to Announce Return to Politics, Sources Say

Former Prime Minister Olmert is set to announce that he is returning to political life, weeks after being given a light sentence.

PM Calls for New Elections

PM Calls for New Elections After Budget Talks Fail

Israel will be voting for a new Knesset in the coming months, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday night

Elections in Israel Maybe in February

Netanyahu is expected to announce new elections this evening that will take place as soon as February.

Knesset Speaker: Expect Elections in Mid-February

MK Reuven Rivlin: Knesset should dissolve itself as soon as it convenes for winter term.

Netanyahu Likely to Demand Early Elections

Political sources increasingly believe that PM Netanyahu will call for early elections within the next two weeks

Netanyahu: Israel is an Island of Stability

Prime Minister toasts New Year with Likud members, is optimistic that government will last.

Romney: 'Peace on Planet' Depends on November Election

Romney suggested at a rally on Saturday that "peace on the planet" might depend on his victory in the upcoming elections.

PM May Go for Early Elections After All, Observers Say

Binyamin Netanyahu is in a very strong political position right now, and advisers are urging him to take advantage of the situation

Republican Jewish Coalition Ad: Brad's Got 'Buyer's Remorse'

The Republican Jewish Coalition released a new ad, in its campaign titled 'My Buyers Remorse' featuring individual testimonies against Obama

As Jewish Support for Obama Dwindles, Campaign Looks to Rabbis

Obama’s re-election campaign announced the launch of Rabbis for Obama, aimed at rallying Jewish support for president in upcoming elections.

Officials: Romney VP Choice Very Pro-Israel

Paul Ryan, who was selected by Mitt Romney to run as his vice-president, is considered a strong supporter of Israel

Key Obama Liaison to Jewish Community Splits

Dennis Ross, one of President Obama’s key liaisons to the Jewish community has opted to sit out the 2012 election campaign.

Krauthammer: No Israel Supporters Will Vote For Obama

Krauthammer: No one who is pro-Israel will vote for Obama unless they have “been in a coma for three-and-a-half years.”

Pelosi: Republican Jews Being 'Exploited'

House minority leader Nancy Pelosi said she believes Republican Jews are "being exploited"; using Israel to as "excuse" to divert attention

Romney Criticizes Obama's 'Shabby Treatment of Israel'

Speaking ahead of Israel visit, Mitt Romney lashed out at President Obama saying, the people of Israel "deserve better."

Wildly Diverging Polls: Likud Slipping, Soaring

One poll shows Likud down to 25 seats, another gives it 27 and a third no less than 37.

Netanyahu Weighing Elections in January

Netanyahu is figuring that if Mofaz is playing political games to force elections, he will get them sooner than he expects.

Egyptian Beats Pregnant Wife to Death For Not Voting for Mursi

An Egyptian plumber beat his wife to death upon learning that she had not voted for Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Mursi.

Campaign Calls on Likud Voters to ‘Come Home’

The Jewish Home party is calling on Likud voters who identify with the right to “come home.” More switch as Regulation Bill fails.

Steinitz Proposes One-Year Budget for 2013

Steinitz says two-year budget rule should be lifted for elections year.

Golden Dawn Chants to Expel Foreigners Prior to New Elections

Supporters of Greece’s neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party chanted “Foreigners out of Greece!” as they marched through Athens prior to new elections.

Rabbis Call for United Religious Zionist List

Torah luminaries from the national religious camp are calling on the movement's politicians to pursue the greater good.

Likud Prepares for Elections

Arutz Sheva spoke with several Likud politicians at a meeting of the ruling party's Central Committee as it gears up for elections

Mofaz Urged Not to Hold Primaries

Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz is being urged to forego primaries and form the faction list by committee; defections, financial crisis loom

Will Labor Write Netanyahu's Epitaph?

Labor chairwoman Shelley Yechimovich told her party she is ready to 'overthrow' Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu; can she?

It’s Official: Elections September 4

The government officially submitted to the Knesset Monday a bill for elections on September 4, immediately after the summer vacation.

New Zionist Party – Welcome Change, or Wrong Move?

A group headed by a former Netanyahu bureau chief is planning to launch a new Zionist party. Ketzaleh: This is the last thing we need.

Polls: Netanyahu Will ‘Divide and Conquer’

Netanyahu is expected to announce Sunday night he will call for elections September 4. The polls show why: Divide and conquer.

Latest Poll: Netanyahu Best as Next Prime Minister, Too

According to a new poll, Israelis see Binyamin Netanyahu as the best choice for Prime Minister after the next election.

Begin: Moving Up Elections 'A Mistake'

Government minister Benny Begin is opposed to plans to disband the Knesset, he said in an interview.

First Pre-Election Poll: Likud Up, Barak Out

The Likud is way head of the pack in the first pre-election poll, carried out for the Knesset Channel. Barak is behind the “eight ball.”

Report: PM Will Announce New Elections Sunday

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to announce early elections at the next Likud faction meeting.

Rivlin: This Will Be the Current Knesset's Last Session

Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin at the opening of the Knesset’s summer session: Everyone agrees that we need elections.

Lieberman Wants Elections 'As Soon as Possible'

Foreign minister and Yisrael Bateinu party head Avigdor Lieberman says he wants elections as soon as can be arranged, preferably July

Netanyahu: Decision on Elections Within Two Weeks

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told the Likud ministers today that he will decide about new elections after a feasibility study is made

Poll: Netanyahu Maintains Power, Even in Early Elections

Poll conducted for the Yisrael Hayom newspaper gives Netanyahu's Likud 31 seats. Kadima and Mofaz drop from 28 to 13.

Mofaz: It's Me or Netanyahu

Opposition leader MK Shaul Mofaz: the real battle in the next election will be between me and Netanyahu.

Early Elections May Help Netanyahu Get Rid of Barak

If Netanyahu calls elections, Ehud Barak, a thorn in the coalition’s official backing of Judea and Samaria, could be out in the cold.

Netanyahu: I Won't Give in to Blackmail

As talks of an election continue, Netanyahu indicates he won't hesitate to go to elections if he is "blackmailed" by coalition partners.