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Elections 2015

Full coverage of Israel's 2015 election season on Arutz Sheva

News and updates about Elections 2015

MK Slomiansky: Netanyahu Owes Jewish Home Big Time

Did Binyamin Netanyahu deserve the votes of Jewish Home supporters? Not necessarily, says MK Nissan Slomiansky.

MK Slomiansky: Netanyahu Owes Jewish Home Big Time

Source: Netanyahu Planning to Keep Jewish Home in the Opposition

Source familiar with coalition talks reveals: Bibi is planning to form a unity government with Labor and leave Jewish Home out.

Source: Netanyahu Planning to Keep Jewish Home in the Opposition

Netanyahu to Meet with Haredi Parties for Coalition Talks

Rumors abound that Netanyahu could give UTJ chairman Yaakov Litzman Health Ministry, Shas chairman Aryeh Deri Interior Ministry.

Netanyahu to Meet with Haredi Parties for Coalition Talks

Rivlin Picks Netanyahu to Form a Coalition Government

President grants Netanyahu official victory shortly after getting final election results.

Rivlin Picks Netanyahu to Form a Coalition Government

Interview

Likud Druze MK to Arab List: Start Representing the People

MK Ayoub Kara calls on Joint List to stop attacking Netanyahu, associating with PA and start actually helping Israeli Arabs.

Likud Druze MK to Arab List: Start Representing the People

Abbas Tells Arab MKs he Wants Labor in the Coalition

In meeting kept secret from press, PA head says he wants to see Israeli unity government to advance 'peace talks.'

Abbas Tells Arab MKs he Wants Labor in the Coalition

Chief Rabbi Lau to Netanyahu: Don't Harm Judaism Like Last Govt.

Chief rabbi congratulates Netanyahu, urges him to form government to 'unify people, honor tradition' unlike the outgoing coalition.

Chief Rabbi Lau to Netanyahu: Don't Harm Judaism Like Last Govt.

Three Arrested Over Molotov Cocktail Attack at Yachad Rally

One adult, two minors arrested on suspicions of launching Molotov cocktails at a Yachad rally outside of former MK Eli Yishai's home.

Three Arrested Over Molotov Cocktail Attack at Yachad Rally

Netanyahu Reportedly to Give Haredi Parties What They Want

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with haredi parties UTJ and Shas, indicating ministry allotment that may harm religious Zionist interests.

Netanyahu Reportedly to Give Haredi Parties What They Want

Abbas Meets Delegation of MK Elects from Joint Arab List

PA chairman congratulates Joint Arab List for winning 13 seats in last week's Knesset elections.

Abbas Meets Delegation of MK Elects from Joint Arab List

Likud MK: We Don't 'Owe' Jewish Home Anything

Jewish Home should not overstate its contribution to the victory of the right in this year's elections, says MK Yariv Levin.

Likud MK: We Don't 'Owe' Jewish Home Anything

Jewish Home, Shas At War Over Ministries?

Tension builds between potential coalition partners as Shas asks to free Religious Affairs Ministry from Jewish Home 'imprisonment.'

Jewish Home, Shas At War Over Ministries?

MK Ayelet Shaked Accuses Likud of Reneging on Coalition Promises

Jewish Home MK Ayelet Shaked claims Netanyahu's promises to give the party precedence are 'not happening.'

MK Ayelet Shaked Accuses Likud of Reneging on Coalition Promises

Firebomb Hurled at Yachad Support Rally at Yishai's Home

Anonymous attacker throws firebomb at Yishai supporters outside his Jerusalem home; Yishai: 'they stole election, democracy is gone.'

Firebomb Hurled at Yachad Support Rally at Yishai's Home

White House Warns Netanyahu: 'Occupation Must End'

White House Chief of Staff's speech to J Street lobbying group criticizes Netanyahu for comments distancing himself from two-state solution.

White House Warns Netanyahu: 'Occupation Must End'

Religious Parties Pressed to Pass Anti-Missionary Law

Yad L'Achim demands religious parties fight rising tide of missionary activity, noting its bill on the subject has been in limbo for years.

Religious Parties Pressed to Pass Anti-Missionary Law

ZOA President: Israelis Made the Right Choice

While it is unfair that Israelis have to base their votes on security, President Morton Klein says they made the right choice.

ZOA President: Israelis Made the Right Choice

Coalition coalesces

Moshe Kahlon, Israel's Next Finance Minister

Netanyahu meets Kulanu chairperson and promises him the post he asked for, a day before Rivlin announces the next prime minister.

Moshe Kahlon, Israel's Next Finance Minister

Ballots Invalidated at Two Kfar Kassem Voting Stations

Investigations into Arab voter fraud has real-time ramifications 1 week after elections, with hundreds of votes stricken from the results.

Ballots Invalidated at Two Kfar Kassem Voting Stations

Danon 'Certain' He'll be a Senior Cabinet Minister

Despite his well-documented differences with Netanyahu, MK Danny Danon is sure he'll be a top minister in the next government.

Danon 'Certain' He'll be a Senior Cabinet Minister

President Rivlin to Announce New Prime Minister Tomorrow Evening

Reuven Rivlin looks set to formally announce Binyamin Netanyahu as PM, after a majority of 67 MKs back him to lead coalition government.

President Rivlin to Announce New Prime Minister Tomorrow Evening

Yisrael Beytenu MK Ilan Shohat Resigns

Shohat to return to post as mayor of Tzfat; he will be replaced by MK Robert Ilatov.

Yisrael Beytenu MK Ilan Shohat Resigns

'Enough Blackmail', MK Regev Tells Other Parties

MK Miri Regev says that parties holding coalition negotiations with the Likud shouldn't make excessive demands.

'Enough Blackmail', MK Regev Tells Other Parties

Regev: Buji and Tzipi Are the Real Racists

Regev asserts that Labor lost because the 'condescending' Livni and Herzog refused to condemn leftist artist's racist remarks.

Regev: Buji and Tzipi Are the Real Racists

Bennett, Netanyahu Meet for First Time Since Elections

First meeting to discuss preliminary plans to form a coalition; Bennett expected to ask for Defense, Foreign Affairs Ministries.

Bennett, Netanyahu Meet for First Time Since Elections

Kahlon: Don't Listen to the Reporters, Listen to Me

Kulanu chairman denies reports he gave up his demand to head Knesset's Finance Committee in favor of United Torah Judaism.

Kahlon: Don't Listen to the Reporters, Listen to Me

Netanyahu's Quiet Campaign Manager

After the Left's mudslinging paved Netanyahu's way to victory, it's time to address his secret campaign manager: Barack Obama.

Netanyahu's Quiet Campaign Manager

Netanyahu Apologizes to Arab Israelis

After controversial comments about Arabs on election day, Netanyahu apologizes to Arab mayors, says he didn't intend to hurt any citizens.

Netanyahu Apologizes to Arab Israelis

Report: Former Minister Yaakov Perry to Resign from Knesset

Perry allegedly to resign over Yesh Atid's place in the Opposition, allowing Elazar Stern to step in.

Report: Former Minister Yaakov Perry to Resign from Knesset

An Insider Tells All on Voter Fraud

Volunteer for poll monitoring task force to Arutz Sheva: if I hadn't been there, 200-300 votes would have been stuffed into the ballot box.

An Insider Tells All on Voter Fraud

MK Shaked Tells President Obama to Back Off

Demanding that Obama stop interfering in Israel's internal affairs, Shaked notes she doesn't chastise the US for building in Florida.

MK Shaked Tells President Obama to Back Off

Likud Unequivocally Recommends Netanyahu for Prime Minister

As consultations with President Rivlin begin, MK Zeev Elkin, speaking for Likud, recommends Binyamin Netanyahu form the next government.

Likud Unequivocally Recommends Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Leftist Campaign: No More Charity, the Poor Vote Likud

After election defeat, the latest trend among leftists is the call to stop donating to the poor, because they supported the Right.

Leftist Campaign: No More Charity, the Poor Vote Likud

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Elections 'A Huge Miracle'

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat calls on Jews to thank G-d for elections results, says alternative was second Disengagement.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Elections 'A Huge Miracle'

Bill Maher Defends Netanyahu against 'Racism' Accusations

Political comedian rejects claims Netanyahu was being racist by warning supporters that Arabs were voting 'in droves.'

Bill Maher Defends Netanyahu against 'Racism' Accusations

Herzog Approaches Kahlon for Coalition Coup

Labor's Yitzhak Herzog has not exactly declared defeat, officials confirm - and has approached Kulanu in bid to swing coalition leftward.

Herzog Approaches Kahlon for Coalition Coup

A Post-Election Letter to our American Brethren

A Post-Election Letter to our American Brethren

Obama: US 'Evaluating' its Stance on Palestinian Statehood Bid

Obama says White House takes Netanyahu 'at his word' in opposing 2-state solution, hints US could support PA bids at the UN in response.

Obama: US 'Evaluating' its Stance on Palestinian Statehood Bid

Rivlin All But Announces Labor Will Be in Opposition

During consultation with Zionist Union, Rivlin hints that should the party choose to serve in opposition, it'll be a 'complex challenge.'

Rivlin All But Announces Labor Will Be in Opposition

Sen. McCain: Obama, Get Over Your Tantrum

Republican senator tells Obama – 'the least of your problems is what Bibi said in an election campaign.'

Sen. McCain: Obama, Get Over Your Tantrum

Likud Angered by Other Parties' Demands

Minister Silvan Shalom argues Sunday senior portfolios should remain with Likud, says potential coalition partners need to be more modest.

Likud Angered by Other Parties' Demands

Jewish Home Recommends Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Jewish Home reps visit Reuven Rivlin in pre-coalition talks; Rivlin suggests clarifying coalition laws.

Jewish Home Recommends Netanyahu for Prime Minister

PA Approaches Hamas, Islamic Jihad After Israeli Elections

PLO condemns Netanyahu as 'racist' in post-elections meeting, pledges to fight harder against the Jewish state.

PA Approaches Hamas, Islamic Jihad After Israeli Elections

Lapid to Netanyahu: Choose Anyone But Deri as Minister

Former Finance Minister begs Netanyahu not to choose Deri for Interior Minister, cites Shas chairman's jail stint for corruption.

Lapid to Netanyahu: Choose Anyone But Deri as Minister

Yechimovich: Labor Needs a Reboot

Former Labor chairman Shelly Yechimovich calls on Labor MKs to unite and rethink party's worldview after loss.

Yechimovich: Labor Needs a Reboot

Islamist Sheikh: Netanyahu Victory Spells Doom for Jewish People

Sheikh Raed Salah, leader of terror-linked Islamic Movement in Israel, threatens Israel over Netanyahu victory, Temple Mount rights.

Islamist Sheikh: Netanyahu Victory Spells Doom for Jewish People

Elections Driving Hamas to Try Again for PA Unity Government

Hamas politiburo head Ismail Haniyeh responds to Netanyahu's re-elections by call for unified 'struggle for Palestinian rights.'

Elections Driving Hamas to Try Again for PA Unity Government

Interview

'Bring Back Our Boys' Brought New MK to Likud

Oren Hazan, #30 on the Likud list, returned to Israel after the boys were abducted - and at 33, he's set to make a difference.

'Bring Back Our Boys' Brought New MK to Likud

Regev: Forget What Lapid Says, Increase the Number of Ministers

Likud MK rejects Lapid's criticism of the plans to change the law which reduces the number of ministers in the cabinet to 18.

Regev: Forget What Lapid Says, Increase the Number of Ministers

Yachad's Leading Rabbi Blames Shas for Elections Failure

Shas lied to the public to ensure Yachad's failure, Rabbi Meir Mazuz says; 'one day, all these lies will fall like a house of cards.'

Yachad's Leading Rabbi Blames Shas for Elections Failure

Kahlon: None of Us Were Born in the Government

Kulanu leader hints to Netanyahu that he won't automatically join his coalition and will insist on his social platform.

Kahlon: None of Us Were Born in the Government

Deri Opposes Increase in Number of Cabinet Ministers

Report says Shas chairman has sent Netanyahu a message that he is against changing the law that limits the number of cabinet ministers.

Deri Opposes Increase in Number of Cabinet Ministers

Otzma Yehudit Takes Voter Fraud Investigation Online

'Hostile sources' temporarily crash site launched to see how many votes for Yachad joint list were wrongly disqualified.

Otzma Yehudit Takes Voter Fraud Investigation Online

Interview

Jewish Home MK Denies Reports of Internal Strife

MK Bezalel Smotrich blames media 'fantasies' for reports of Tekuma coup from within Jewish Home after major elections loss.

Jewish Home MK Denies Reports of Internal Strife

US Moves from Solving the Conflict to Managing It

Despite what people perceive about the Secretary of State, he has been Netanyahu’s staunchest advocate to the White House.

US Moves from Solving the Conflict to Managing It

‘It’s (More Than) the Economy, Stupid’

Parties like Kulanu risk becoming footnotes in political history if they do not broaden their platform after their first election.

‘It’s (More Than) the Economy, Stupid’

J Street Should Not Have Endorsed Candidates for Prime Minister

J Street Should Not Have Endorsed Candidates for Prime Minister

Yechimovich Admits 'We Got a Public Slap on the Cheek'

Former Labor chairperson talks about lessons learned and need to return to 'ideology,' says Herzog is 'more compromising.'

Yechimovich Admits 'We Got a Public Slap on the Cheek'

Two Days Later, Obama Phones Netanyahu

President Obama calls Netanyahu to congratulate him on his elections victory, but also reaffirms his commitment to the "two-state solution".

Two Days Later, Obama Phones Netanyahu

Netanyahu Flip Flop: I Want a Two-State Solution

Days after vowing not to establish a Palestinian state, Netanyahu says something else in his first post-election interview.

Netanyahu Flip Flop: I Want a Two-State Solution






























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