Elections

Meretz's Current MKs Top List for Knesset

After primaries, currently serving MKs Galon, Gilon and Horowitz top Meretz's list for the next Knesset.

Bennett in Post-Election Interview: Onward to Unity

Naftali Bennett shares his goals for religious-Zionist politics, including his social platform and the candidates he most supports.

Mofaz: Expect Political Map to Change

Opposition head hints at center-left union.

Report: Olmert will Run Despite Appeal

Despite the prosecution’s appeal in his case, it appears as though former PM Ehud Olmert is planning to run in January’s election.

New Kadima Campaign Focuses on Netanyahu-Obama

Kadima launches second part of its election campaign, says "Bibi is getting us in trouble. Also with the U.S."

Labor Looking for an Ex-General, Again

Maj. Gen. (res.) Uri Sagi drops out, leaving the Labor party without a military man in its list.

Likud Leader: Israel Must not Bend for Obama

Israel will not bend for Obama despite his re-election victory, says Likud MK Danny Danon. National Union: A victory for Israeli left.

Voting Day in Israel – for Nationalist Party Leader

Americans are not the only ones voting Tuesday. In Israel, 54,000 party members can vote for the leader of the Jewish Home party.

Kahlon's Private Poll Gives Him 20 Seats

Minister Moshe Kahlon to decide whether to form a new party based on the results of a special poll ordered by his associates.

Rabbi Ben-Dahan: Time to Repeal Oslo

Rabbi Ben-Dahan: It’s time to put an end to Oslo, annex Judea and Samaria.

Kahlon Meets Netanyahu's Envoy

Minister Moshe Kahlon meets Netanyahu's close friend Natan Eshel, ahead of his final decision on forming a new party.

Olmert and Livni Call for Government Change

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni meet, say that “a government change” in Israel is necessary.

Netanyahu Believes Cachlon Will Stay with Likud

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu dismisses reports that minister Moshe Cachlon is considering forming his own party.

'Joint List Could Bring 50 Seats'

Israel’s former U.S. ambassador believes the joint Knesset list between the Likud and Yisrael Beytenu could bring as many as 50 seats.

Hareidi Parties May Go Left

Hareidi-religious parties Shas and Yahadut Hatorah say they may not ally with the right after the next elections.

Ketzaleh Bets His Seat on Zionist Vote

In what may be a Knesset first, MK Katz asks his party to move him from first place to seventh.

Third Contender Challenges Orlev, Bennet

We have no photo of Yehuda Cohen, the new challenger in Jewish Home primary race, because that is how he wants it.

MKs: Unity Brings Us Closer to U.S. 2-Party System

MKs from the Likud party welcome the approval of the party's joint election list with Yisrael Beytenu.

Peres Refuses to Run in Elections Despite Pressure

President Shimon Peres has refused to end his term early and run in the next Knesset elections, despite pressure from left on him to do so.

Netanyahu, Lieberman Fueled by Fear, Claims Livni

The union between the Likud and Yisrael Beytenu parties is fueled by fear, former Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni charges.

Ben-Ari to Run Together with Marzel and Ben-Gvir

MK Michael Ben-Ari and nationalist activists Baruch Marzel and Itamar Ben Gvir will run on an independent list in the upcoming elections.

Left-Wing MK Claims ‘Biberman’ Ploy for Attack on Iran

Political paranoia hits a new level: Left-wing Meretz MK Zahava Gal-On claims Likud-Yisrael Beyteinu merger meant for attack on Iran.

Netanyahu and Lieberman's Advisor Predicts 45 Seats

The joint Likud-Yisrael Beytenu Knesset list could bring the two parties 45 seats, according to advisor Arthur Finkelstein.

Fired Economist to Run with Likud

Economist Shlomo Maoz, the Sephardic Jew who was fired for denouncing "white" Ashkenazi elites, announces he will run with the Likud.

Ramon Calls for Center-Left Unity

Former MK Haim Ramon says Israel’s center-left parties must unite in response to the unity between the Likud and Yisrael Beytenu parties.

Poll: 26% of Likud Voters Against Unity Move

About a quarter of Likud party voters are against the unity agreement between Likud and Yisrael Beytenu, a new poll finds.

Lieberman: Unity Talks Started a Year Ago

Lieberman reveals that Likud-Yisrael Beyteinu unity has been a done deal for two months.

First Post-Union Poll Predicts Tie for Right and Left

The Likud-Yisrael Beytenu union gives the right and left bloc an equal number of seats, preliminary poll finds. Left includes Arabs.

Feiglin: Fear of Deri Led to Political Merge

Fear over the return of Aryeh Deri to the Shas party caused Netanyahu to run together with Yisrael Beytenu, according to Moshe Feiglin.

MK Eldad: I'm in the Knesset to Prevent Palestinian State

MK Aryeh Eldad says his goal as a politician is to prevent the creation of a Palestinian state, calls for unity within his political camp.

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