Elections

Jewish Home primaries next week

The only religious Zionist party in the current Knesset has early primaries slated for next week.

Jewish anti-Trump candidate up for election in Georgia runoff

Jewish Democrat in Atlanta suburbs faces runoff in race that has become referendum on Trump.

Will Congo's next president be Jewish?

Pinchas Sadai, a convert to Judaism, weighing presidential bid. However, he is not the only potential candidate with Jewish roots.

Gidon Sa'ar: I have the highest chance of becoming PM

Former Likud minister returning to politics says paradigm of Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders won't work, isn't practical.

Herzog: There will be elections within a year

Opposition leader claims coalition is in the midst of a crisis.

'Emerging structure of broadcasting corporation is a monster'

MK Smotrich warns Netanyahu on replacing Kahlon, Bennett with Herzog, 'Right will be out and we will return bigger in the next elections.'

Poll: Ya'alon does not pass electoral threshold

Radio 103 survey reveals 'Yesh Atid' largest party, Likud immediately follows, Joint Arab List and Jewish Home tie for third place.

Deri warns against elections

Shas chairman: Netanyahu will bear the consequences if he chooses to go to early elections.

'Israel doesn't need new elections'

Defense Minister visits army base, speaks of importance of IDF diversity, says new elections 'last thing Israel needs.'

'We don't change Prime Ministers via shady deals'

Yesh Atid MK says his party won't participate in Zionist Union's plan to replace Netanyahu without holding elections.

Likud MK: Don't make impulsive decisions

MK Yehuda Glick calls on government to act logically, not to make impulsive decisions which will lead to new elections.

'There's no reason to hold new elections'

Transportation Minister Katz says there are several issues which need to be dealt with, current issue does not justify new elections.

'I call on everyone to act responsibly and prevent elections'

Education Minister Bennett calls on coalition members to prevent new elections which would 'harm Israel's economy.'

Netanyahu: If we don't agree, we'll have new elections

Netanyahu holds Likud meeting, says ball is in Kahlon's court; Kahlon speaks with opposition leader Herzog about replacing Netanyahu.

French candidate promises to protect Jewish rights

In bid to defeat Le Pen, French center-right candidate cozies up to Jews.

Dutch PM, Geert Wilders hold feisty debate on eve of election

Geert Wilders rips Islam, expresses his support for Israel, and expects considerable success. But can he form a government?

Hungary left and right maneuvre to oust 'omnipotent' Orban

Hungary expects right to win upcoming elections, radical right-wing party says 'Jews have nothing to fear' from them.

Obama denies wiretapping Trump during elections

Former Obama adviser says no president can order a wiretap, restrictions put in place to protect citizens from 'people like Trump.'

Moshe Ya'alon forms new political party

At a Tel Aviv event, Ya'alon says he's forming his new party because 'there's no choice.'

Ze'ev Elkin: Let's be honest and admit we failed

Minister Elkin tells Amona residents: 'Without your determination we would not have achieved the Regulation Law.'

Poll shows right wants Naftali Bennett for Prime Minister

Left-wing camp prefers Lapid as alternative to Netanyahu, but right-wing prefers Bennett.

Trump's Indonesia partner considers runnning for president

Trump's Indonesian business partner considers running for president if 'no one else can fix the country's problems.'

Interior Minister: I won't recommend Lapid for Prime Minister

Shas leader Aryeh Deri says Lapid won't be PM.

Coalition chair: I prefer Arabs don't vote

Coalition chair says 'it's better if Arabs don't make the effort to vote.'

Unpopular leaders

Joint List receives largest fines in comptroller report

The State comptroller released his report on campaign finance violations today. The largest fines were meted out to the Joint List.

Palestinian Authority postpones local elections

Palestinian Authority High Court issues provisional order postponing local elections.

'The existential threat Israel faces comes from within'

Former Director of the Mossad Tamir Pardo talks about Israel's internal - and external - national priorities.

Not even Zoabi's own party wants her

As the Balad party finalizes its list for the next elections, Haneen Zoabi is shoved down the ranks.

'Bogie party' beginning to take shape

Reports say former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon is starting his own party and has already reached out to several figures.

UK Chief Rabbi prevented from voting in London elections

British Chief Rabbi among scores of people prevented from voting by polling 'error', in the heart of London's Jewish community.

23 arrested in mass-brawl at Arab village

All-out war breaks out in Kfar Manda as tensions over local elections boil over.

Poll: Yesh Atid nearly catches up to Likud

Lapid's party comes in at 21 seats to 26 for Likud. In 1-on-1 vote against Netanyahu, Lapid ties with Bennett for closest gap behind the PM.

Reformists in Iran? Only a matter of tactics

Head of Ezri Center for Iran Studies says only difference between Iranian conservatives, reformists is tactics to maintain theocracy.

Bill to force government to complete four-year term

MK Nissan Slomiansky says the revolving door of Israeli government has prevented any of the real issues from being addressed.

Turkey: Islamist AKP party wins landslide victory

After briefly losing parliamentary majority for first time in 13 years, Erdogan's party is back on top with surprise victory.

Erdogan's party poised to win majority in Turkish elections

After 90% of votes counted, Turkish President Erdogan's Justice and Development party expected to win over half of parliamentary seats.

Liberals Win Canadian Elections

'Dark horse' candidate Justin Trudeau wins, ending Conservative power in Canada. What does that mean for Israel?

Liberman: Elections Will 'Definitely' Take Place in 2016

After Yair Lapid, second wannabe prime minister expresses confidence that the Netanyahu government would soon fall.

Revitalized Lapid Sees Himself Replacing Netanyahu

Sensing that he may have a chance as Prime Minister, Yair Lapid said that he didn't see the government surviving the year.

Turkey to Return to Elections in November

Return to the polls expected for November 1 in possible bid for Erdogan to regain lost majority.

Poll Shows Erdogan is Losing his Grip

Turkish President Erdogan's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) drops in polls ahead of elections.

Where to get the news?

Poll Reveals Public Thinks Newscasters are Radical Leftists

News presenters have unique position to shape public opinion - but what are their opinions? According to public: far left and radical left.

Greek Jewry Worried Over Far-Left Elections Win

Anti-Austerity Syriza party wins in the elections; neo-Nazi group in third. Is the country's relationship with Israel at stake?

Should Israel Take Military Action Against Iran?

Philanthropists, activists, and military officials weigh in on Iran - and why a military strike may be in the not-so-distant future.

Not Just Israel: Swedish Coalition Dissolves, Elections Called

Snap elections in Sweden after the second-shortest government term in Swedish history, hubbub over immigration.

Elections to Postpone Police Chief Replacement?

Coalition dissolution leads to legal issue for the police force. A-G: We can't have new security minister, police heads at the same time.

Moshe Kahlon's New Party to Focus on Cost of Living, Housing

'The concept of 'monopoly' needs to disappear,' former Likud minister states, in remarks over plans for his new political party.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Likud Hopes to Form Large Right-Wing Union

Deputy Minister Akunis says his party and Jewish Home learned lessons of infighting in the last elections, slams Lapid-Livni 'putsch.'

Knesset dissolving itself

Knesset Votes 84:0 to Dissolve Itself; Election Date: March 17

Knesset convenes to dissolve itself after party heads set date for snap elections in 105 days, after Netanyahu disbands the government.

Do Elections Spell the Release of Illegal Infiltrators?

Immigration NGO reveals the Infiltrator Law 'is not enough,' even passing it and preventing mass releases may be impossible for Knesset.

Hamas Hails Coalition Collapse as 'Victory'

Hamas spokesman says the collapse of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s is a sign of the group’s “victory” over Israel.

Rabbi Amsalem Considering Several Political Offers

Am Shalem party, which failed to pass the threshold in the last elections, considering how to proceed ahead of the next elections.

Lapid to Herzog: I Won't Try to Become Opposition Leader

Yesh Atid chairman assures Labor chairman he will not try to lead the opposition despite being the largest party in it.

Danon: We Must Return to the Likud Way

Likud MK says that the Likud must not try to "appease Tzipi Livni and her colleagues".

If at first you don't succeed?

Kerry Hopes Next Knesset Holds 'Peace Talks'

Kerry calls on next Israeli government to 'negotiate' after his previous talks torpedoed by PA; US denounces French 'Palestine' vote.

Leftist MKs Celebrate 'We Aren't Stuck with Bibi Anymore'

Labor MK Shaffir says elections are the left's chance to 'bring change,' Yechimovich accuses PM of shirking responsibility.

Jewish Home MK Says 'We Didn't Ask for Elections'

Despite polls showing that it would gain seats, Jewish Home isn't necessarily happy that elections are to take place says Uri Orbach.

Electronic Voting in the Works for Israel

Israelis could begin to vote electronically in upcoming elections - but probably not this time, said an election official.

Poll Shows Lapid Nosedive, Kahlon Surprise

What to expect from elections? Likud remains top, then Jewish Home according to poll; Yesh Atid drops, new Kahlon party nets 10 seats.