![]() Report: Jewish Home's Has Social, Economic DemandsJewish Home presented to the Likud its social and economic positions for inclusion in a coalition agreement, a report said.![]() Activists: Why Has Likud Lost Its Way?A special meeting of Likud members will discuss whether the Likud “learned its lessons” from the election's results.![]() Top Judge: Stop About Arab Vote FraudVoter fraud in Arab communities is rampant, said the head of Israel's Election Committee. Something must be done to stop it, he said.![]() Police to Investigate Voting Fraud in Arab SectorPolice will investigate several polling stations in Arab towns after Jewish observers alleged that voting fraud took place.![]() Report: Netanyahu Talking with LivniNetanyahu has been holding direct talks with Tzipi Livni, trying to woo her into the coalition on the premise of peace negotiations.![]() Bayit Yehudi Torn between Lapid, HareidimReports suggest Bennett has a pact with Lapid while rabbis want a religious front. Or is it spin?![]() Photos: New MKs Undergo Training SeminarIsrael’s 48 new MK-elects underwent a “crash course” to learn the Knesset etiquette and regulations.![]() Lapid's Ambition could Save ShasHead of second largest party may decide to stay out of the coalition and hope for Netanyahu's downfall.![]() Bayit Yehudi, Likud Talks 'Friendly'MK Uri Ariel: the main topic in coalition talks was hareidi enlistment.![]() A Psychologist Views Israel's Bread & Butter DilemmaIsrael circa, 2013; the voters have clearly stated – "it’s the economy, stupid". And they have also said that senseless withdrawals in response to delusional Palestinian Arab demands are out. A psychologist says what it all means.![]() Lieberman and Bennett MeetYisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Lieberman meets Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett to discuss the new coalition.![]() Parties Recommend Netanyahu, Hareidim Fear RiftRepresentatives of the elected lists arrived at the President's Residence to declare their recommendation for the next PM.![]() Netanyahu Losing Patience with LapidNetanyahu feels negotiations with Yesh Atid are starting off on the wrong foot because of Lapid's many demands.![]() 'Take Interior, Religious Affairs Portfolios'Rabbi Dr. Daniel Tropper of the Jewish Home’s Elections Committee: We can have influence in the Interior and Religious Affairs Ministries.![]() Likud, Yesh Atid Recommend Netanyahu for PMPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu wins the support of the Knesset’s two largest factions in forming a new government.![]() Knitted, Black Kippot Talking about United FrontBayit Yehudi's Bennett, Ariel spoke with UTJ's Porush about joining forces in coalition talks.![]() Report: Bennett Underwent Polygraph TestJewish Home chairman underwent a polygraph test in 2009, after Netanyahu suspected that he had leaked sensitive information.![]() Israel's Press: Were the Elections an Upheaval?Were the recent elections an earthquaking change? An upheaval? A respected publicist's analysis translated from the Hebrew "Besheva" weekly.![]() Officials: Bennett Attacked for Personal ReasonsNetanyahu comes under fire from Likud members, who say the attacks on Jewish Home's Bennett were for personal reasons.![]() MK Tibi: 'Settler Woman' Pushed Out Arab MKHead of Raam-Taal blames low Arab voter turnout for loss of fifth Knesset seat, taken by Bayit Yehudi.![]() Hareidi Parties May Form 'Blocking Bloc' to LapidShas and United Torah Judaism may work together to prevent Lapid from drafting yeshiva students.![]() Kibbutz Leader: No More Talk of Moving SettlementsLeft-wing activist says there is “no way” Israelis in Judea and Samaria will move, calls for “creative solutions.”![]() Yechimovich Rules Out Joining Netanyahu"I will not lend a hand to the ongoing crushing of Israeli society," says Labor chairwoman about the possibility of joining the government.![]() Mofaz Touts Near Crash as New OpportunityAfter achieving two seats, Kadima chairman hints he will join Netanyahu's new coalition.![]() Erdan: Likud Didn't Attack BennettThe Likud didn't attack the Jewish Home but sought to "highlight" the differences between the parties, claims Minister Gilad Erdan.![]() Netanyahu 'Punishes' Saar for Election FailureReport: Prime Minister left Gideon Saar out of coalition negotiations, blames him for election results.![]() Feiglin: Likud Shot Itself in the FootLikud MK-elect says negative campaign against the Bayit Yehudi was "catastrophic."![]() Otzma Leyisrael was 9,000 Votes ShortMichael Ben-Ari and Aryeh Eldad will not be members of the 19th Knesset.![]() Party Representative on Election Night BroadcastWatch the pre-recorded interviews with members of Likud, Bayit Yehudi, Hatnua and Yesh Atid. As featured on our special live broadcast.![]() Elections Over, Now Israelis Will have to Pony UpRegardless of what the parties promised, says one financial expert, life after the elections is about to get more expensive in Israel![]() Barak: I Will Not Serve as Defense Minister AgainRegardless of the coalition that is to be formed, Israelis have seen the last of Ehud Barak, at least for a while.![]() New Coalition Could Take A ‘Step to the Right’Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu could form a coalition that is more right-wing than centrist, if he so chooses - but it requires work.![]() PM Reachers Out to Shas - But Not Yet Jewish HomePrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will meet Thursday with Shas chairman Eli Yishai, as he seeks to build a coalition.![]() Shomron Leader Predicts InstabilityThe Likud may form the next government, but the right has nevertheless been weakened, says Samaria Residents’ Committee head Benny Katzover.![]() Feiglin: Likud Campaign Sent Voters to LapidThe Likud’s campaign against the Jewish Home hurt the party and caused voters to vote for Yesh Atid, says Moshe Feiglin.![]() MK Elkin: Likud Committed to Judea and SamariaMK Zeev Elkin says Judea and Samaria will continue to be supported by the Likud, admits coalition partners may not be as supportive.![]() Lapid Rules Out Labor's 'Blocking Bloc'"We’re not going to form a bloc with Hanin Zoabi," states Yesh Atid chairman.![]() Jewish Home Tripped Otzma, Says CandidateBayit Yehudi tripped breakaway Otzma LeYisrael by choosing to attack it during the campaign, party member Aryeh King says.![]() Jeremy and Ari Undaunted by ResultHasbara duo kept a stiff upper lip after learning that Gimpel will likely not be in the 19th Knesset.![]() Obama to Speak with Netanyahu SoonWhite House congratulates Israel on election, repeats desire for direct talks between Israel, PA.![]() Soldiers' Votes May Give Bayit Yehudi 1 More SeatAbout 200,000 votes remain uncounted. An Election Committee official estimates they will make Shuli Mualem a Knesset Member.![]() Pessimism in PA Follows Israel’s 2013 ElectionsPessimism in the Palestinian Authority about the prospects for peace with Israel follow its national elections the “morning after.”![]() MK: Likud’s Attack Ads Killed Right-Wing MajorityLikud’s attacks on the Bayit Yehudi party drove young voters to the centrist Yesh Atid, says MK Uri Orbach.![]() 250,000 ‘Wasted’ Votes in 2013 ElectionsNearly a quarter of a million voters chose parties that did not make it into the Knesset this time around.![]() Meretz Urges the Left to Block Netanyahu Coalition‘Don’t throw Bibi a lifeline,’ urges far-left Meretz chairwoman.![]() Vote Shift: Right, Left Evenly Matched at 60 SeatsWith 99 percent of the vote counted it seems Kadima will enter Knesset, leaving right- and left-wing blocs even, if Arab parties join left.![]() Yesh Atid Has First Female Ethiopian MKPnina Tamano-Shata, number 14 on the Yesh Atid list, will be the first ever female MK from Ethiopia.![]() Yechimovich Still Hopes to Block Netanyahu"There is a very very high chance that Netanyahu will not be able to form a government,” claims Labor chairwoman.![]() Lapid: We Have a Great Responsibility“A heavy responsibility was placed our shoulders," says Yesh Atid chairman after exit polls predict he'll lead the second largest party.![]() Kadima Not Out Yet, May Pass ThresholdKadima, the largest party in the 18th Knesset, may have passed the electoral threshold and will have two seats in the 19th Knesset.![]() Jewish Home Candidate: Wait for Final ResultsRabbi Eli Ben-Dahan, number four on the Jewish Home list, welcomes the exit polls that predict a historic outcome.![]() Bennett Speech: Jewish Home is for Everyone“Today we set up a new home that knows how to protect its residents with martial prowess and power," says Jewish Home chairman.![]() Video: Arutz Sheva Sums Up Election ResultsWatch the replay of Arutz Sheva special election broadcast.![]() Updated Channel 2 Poll Gives Likud 33 SeatsChannel 2 News has updated its exit poll, based on real-time election results.![]() Netanyahu: Proud to be Your Prime Minister"I thank you for giving me the opportunity for a third time to lead the State of Israel," says Netanyahu in victory speech.![]() Final Voter Turnout: 66.6%66.6% of eligible Israeli voters exercised their right to vote in the 2013 elections, according to final numbers.. |