 Yachad Just 11,000 Votes ShortEli Yishai's joint list with Otzma Yehudit falls barely short of 3.25% threshold raised by outgoing Knesset. Eli Yishai Is In with 4 MKs, Say Two PollsChannels 1 and 10 now says Yachad will enter the Knesset, as does Channel 20; Chetboun: 'we will make it.' Fictitious Party Meant to Harm Yachad?Yachad says Shas created 'straw party' with similar letters - formerly of Marzel's party - to defraud voters. UTJ Concerned Haredi Voters Choosing YachadChabad, followers of R' Shmuel Auerbach said to be choosing Yachad over UTJ and Shas. Could it mean great gains for the Right? Yachad to Demand Cancellation of Enlistment LawYishai's rabbi, Rabbi Mazuz, writes that the party will demand revocation of controversial law as coalition condition. Tzfat Chief Rabbi Calls to Vote for YachadIn rare move Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu writes to his students, explaining why he moved from Jewish Home to Yachad and urging them to do likewise. Who Will the New French Immigrants Vote For?Parties including Likud, Labor and Yachad approach 10,000 new French Israeli voters and try to respond to their needs. Rabbi Yosef's Daughter Clarifies: Shas is LeftistBar-Shalom fears 'radical right government,' says Shas will push for two-state solution peace deal, and blames Jews for Arab 'hatred.' Marzel: Jewish Home Attacks Help Leftist CoalitionResponding to Jewish Home criticism of Ha'am Itanu, Marzel says 'now is not the time' for right-wing infighting. Marzel: We Will Save Israel from InfiltratorsHa'am Itanu and Otzma Yehudit tour southern Tel Aviv, come across unrepentant infiltrators and vow to 'fight for the existence of Israel.'Marzel: Attacks on Yishai are Attacks on the RightSmear campaign claiming Eli Yishai is a 'leftist' are part of an agenda from an extreme-left journalist, 'harm the Right,' Marzel says. Rabbi Yosef Allowed Yishai to Form a New PartyNew posthumous video reveals Shas spiritual leader on his hospital bed gave Yishai the go-ahead to form Ha'am Itanu. Meretz Hits New Lows in Latest Elections PollsYachad-Ha'am Itanu pulls ahead of the far-left as Meretz is now barely passing the threshold. Yishai Promises Policy Change in JerusalemIn night tour of 'seam line' with Marzel and Bar-Eli, Ha'am Itanu head pledges to bring enforcement, sovereignty to beleaguered capital. Zionist Rap Star Backs Marzel, Has Herzog ScaredHatzel meets Otzma Yehudit to 'erase Zoabi's smile,' calls for secular and religious 'unity in one fist'; Herzog rushes frightened post. Yishai's Party Pledges Unity in JerusalemHa'am Itanu conference draws over a thousand in capital, calls to unite behind the Torah and defend the land of Israel. IDF Colonel is Ha'am Itanu Election Day DirectorCol. Erez Wiener, previously aide to former Chief of Staff Ashkenazi, appointed as elections day headquarters director.Ha'am Itanu Will Demand Adoption of Levy ReportIn response to demolition, Yishai's party promises to be right-wing anchor in government, demand end to destruction.Yahad Rabbi Sharpens Position against ShasRabbi Meir Mazuz calls on longtime Shas voters to consider voting for Eli Yishai, in a toughening of his stand. Elections Committee Disqualifies Baruch MarzelAfter banning pro-Hamas MK Zoabi, committee votes to block Otzma Yehudit candidate over 'racism' - will High Court overrule it? Weinstein Rules Against Barring of MarzelPetition to block Marzel from Knesset has no 'critical mass of evidence,' says AG Weinstein, recommending to cancel the request. Yishai: Won't Sit in Govt. Thinking to Expel JewsHa'am Itanu head marks Gush Katif Day warning threat of expelling Jews remains, tells Arutz Sheva about Baruch Marzel union. Marzel Strikes Back: Leftists Have Warped ValuesMarzel slams Labor for trying to bar him and 'form coalition with Israel haters,' as condition to bar Zoabi 'who seeks to erase Israel.' Rabbis Slam Bennett's 'Saving Religious Zionism'Religious Zionist rabbis who transferred support to Ha'am Itanu criticize Bennett for saying he saved religious Zionist vision in Knesset.Petition Against Avigdor Liberman, Baruch MarzelArab MK demands that Yisrael Beytenu chairman, Otzma Yehudit representative be barred from 20th Knesset elections. AG Slams Marzel's 'Racist' Handshake RefusalBaruch Marzel refused to shake judge Joubran's hand in protest of anti-Israel stance; Weinstein apoplectic over 'evil, racism, extremism.' Chetboun Pledges Sovereignty in Judea and SamariaHa'am Itanu MK says Israel must clarify Judea-Samaria is Israel just like Tel Aviv; 'when we clearly say that, the world will too.'The Lost Phone and Why Arabs Fear Baruch MarzelBaruch Marzel of Hevron is number 4 on Ha'am Itanu's list, and one story going around explains how he's viewed in his hometown. 'Shas MKs Live Through Agony Every Day'MK and Shas party founder Nissim Ze'ev reveals: Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri is 'obsessed' with control, slandering Eli Yishai. Temple Mount Ban Fails, Chetboun's Rabbi DistancesRabbi Tau 'clarifies' he wasn't part of Otzma Yehudit joint list with Yishai's party; Marzel 'will fight Liberman-backed enemies of Israel.' Marzel Refuses Handshake with 'Anti-Israel' JudgeAs Yishai's party submits list, Otzma Yehudit's lone representative makes a symbolic act against Arab judge who 'opposes Israel and IDF.' Yishai's List Finalizes - Marzel, But Not Ben-AriChetboun's threats to quit defused and Otzma Yehudit added but only with one spot; Chetboun's rabbi pulls support for the party over union. Ben-Ari Says Unity With Yishai By 6 TonightAfter last chance meeting by Ha'am Itanu's rabbis, Ben-Ari says unity to be sealed by evening - unless additional demands leveled. Last Gasp Yishai-Otzma Yehudit Rabbinical MeetingYishai's party torpedoed talks in surprising last minute demands, but meeting of Rabbis Mazuz and Tau may signify final hope. Chetboun Claims Otzma Yehudit ThreatsSecurity tightened around Chetboun, after accusations over failing unity talks; Ben Gvir accuses him of 'spin to remove his disgrace.'Yishai Collapses Talks by Banning Temple MountIn shocking last minute demands, Yishai's party demands Otzma Yehudit enter coalition at cost of ideology for yeshiva budgets. Yishai Offers Marzel 4th Spot Instead of Ben-AriIn zero hour talks Yishai makes an odd offer retracting his initial rejection, which may still see the parties get past threshold together. 'National Religious Division Means Arab Knesset'Temple Institute head Rabbi Ariel slams ex-soccer player's addition to Jewish Home list, laments 'factionalism' of religious-Zionist public. Otzma Yehudit Reveals Why Yishai Talks FailedBen-Ari's party and Ha'am Itanu discussed joint list to avoid 'lost right-wing votes' - but a Yishai associate allegedly 'torpedoed' it. R' Amsalem, Eli Yishai Discussing Joint List?Rabbi Haim Amsalem and Eli Yishai, both Shas defectors, reportedly in serious talks over possible joint list ahead of Thursday deadline.'Progress' in Talks Between Yishai, Ben AriLatest poll showed surge in support for the two parties if they ran together, while individually they wouldn't make it into the Knesset. Poll: Yishai-Ben Ari Pact to Harm Jewish HomeJewish Home bumped down to just 13 seats if Otzma Yehudit, Ha'am Itanu join forces - but it could give the right wing a slight edge.Ben-Ari Says Yishai Refused 'Demand of the Public'Otzma Yehudit chair says he tried to pursue joint list - but Yishai 'refuses to meet' amid fears both rightist parties won't make it.Eli Yishai Refuses Joint List with Otzma YehuditRabbi Lior gets negative message from Yishai, whose sources fear 'extremist' stigma in apparent desire to compromise for coalition spot.Otzma Yehudit: 'Yishai's Party Doesn't Want Us'Ex-MK Ben-Ari's party list features popular Sephardic haredi radio host, as talk of ideological religious Zionist unity wavers. Ha'am Itanu to Ariel: You Join With Otzma YehuditMK Chetboun rejects call for national religious ideological unity with ex-MK Ben-Ari, disparaging Jewish Home minister's call. Ariel Calls for Otzma Yehudit-Ha'am Itanu MergerJewish Home Minister says 'four or five seats' could be wasted for the Right if Eli Yishai's party misses the Knesset threshold. Rabbi Ronski: Don't Dilute Religious Zionist VoteEli Yishai's list is turning into a Religious Zionist one, like Jewish Home - and 2 such parties are too many, says former IDF Chief Rabbi.Eli Yishai Expected to Announce Ha'am Itanu ListList to include mix of candidates from hareidi, national-religious sectors; sources say Otzma Yehudit pact unlikely.Otzma Yehudit and Ha'am Itanu Hold Unity MeetingBen-Ari and Marzel meet Yishai's Rabbi Mazuz to discuss joint list, as poll shows two parties won't make threshold separately. Poll: United Hareidi Party Would Win 20 SeatsIf Shas, Ha'am Itanu and United Torah Judaism run together as one party, they could win 20 seats, finds Makor Rishon poll. Yishai on Videos: That's Not My WayHa'am Itanu chairman makes clear that he had nothing to do with the leaked tapes showing Rabbi Ovadia Yosef speaking out against Aryeh Deri. Beyond the Controversy: Who are Ha'am Itanu?Hareidim, religious-Zionists and 'traditional' Jews championing Jewish identity and social justice - this is more than just Shas 2.0. 'If Maran Was Alive This Wouldn't Have Happened'Shas MK and founding member Nissim Ze'ev laments lost friendship between Yishai, Deri, but says separation ultimately for the best. Rabbi Yosef's Kids 'Cynically Used' to Defend DeriChildren of Shas spiritual head gather at grave to back Deri and decry 'desecration of honor,' after recording revealed him slamming Deri. Technical Bloc: Otzma Yehudit-Ha'am Itanu Unity?Ben-Gvir reveals Yishai hedging against joint list with Ben-Ari's party out of desire to join Netanyahu coalition - but there is a way.Yishai's Rabbi Denies Connection to RecordingsRabbi Mazuz, guide to Yishai's new party, says it was not Yishai who released tape showing Shas spiritual head slamming 'evil' Deri. |
