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.

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.

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.'

Rivlin Picks Netanyahu to Form a Coalition Government

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

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.

MK Slomiansky: Netanyahu Owes Jewish Home Big Time

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

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yisrael Beytenu MK Ilan Shohat Resigns

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Enough Blackmail', MK Regev Tells Other Parties

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

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.

Sen. McCain: Obama, Get Over Your Tantrum

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

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.

A Post-Election Letter to our American Brethren

Jewish Home Recommends Netanyahu for Prime Minister

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

Bill Maher Defends Netanyahu against 'Racism' Accusations

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

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yechimovich: Labor Needs a Reboot

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

J Street Should Not Have Endorsed Candidates for Prime Minister

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.'

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.

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.'

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.

‘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.

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.

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".

Herzog Admits: The Polls Messed Us Up

Labor head blames misleading polls for creating false confidence, without considering 'Netanyahu could reinvent himself in days.'

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.'