![]() Likud MK: Ya'alon plans to establish Kadima 2Oren Hazan says sources close to Defense Minister reveal he is on his way to forming a breakaway leftist party.![]() Mofaz: Biggest Mistake Was Joining NetanyahuShaul Mofaz regrets joining Netanyahu's coalition in 2012, says "it was all a bluff".![]() Mofaz Resigns from Politics"I am not an outstanding politician," admits Kadima chairman as he announces that he is stepping down from politics.![]() Former Kadima MK Hasson May Join Labor-HatnuaYoel Hasson, a former Kadima MK, who has followed steadily behind Livni since Likud, may become #16 on Labor-Hatnua's Knesset list.![]() End of the Road: Mofaz won't be Joining LaborKadima party leader turns down reserved spot on Labor party list, effectively marking the end of his political career.![]() Moshe Kahlon's Appointments Align Him with KadimaLeft-wing bent of Kahlon's new party increasingly apparent; ex-police chief who also approached Kadima en-route to join party.![]() Herzog-Livni-Mofaz Joint List in the WorksReport reveals negotiations are being held to form joint leftist bloc, with Labor sources saying it has a '60% chance' of success.![]() Kadima Head Slams PM for 'Eroding Deterrence'Shaul Mofaz, former IDF Chief of Staff and Defense Minister, says Netanyahu's policy led to abduction, rockets; 'no country would allow it.'![]() Netanyahu Admits He Lost Control of LikudSources close to Netanyahu reveal he acknowledged ignoring Likud over last two years, pledged to reconnect and 'fix the mistakes.'![]() Caught on Tape: Even Netanyahu Opposed Netanyahu1999 recording of Netanyahu interview reveals PM called idea of Jews living under PA 'absurd,' and 'another way of eliminating them.'![]() Poll: Netanyahu Breakaway from Likud is ViableScenario poll shows if Bibi broke off from Likud and opted for elections on a 'peace' deal platform, his new party would be the largest.![]() Likud Gains 2 Seats, Jewish Home Drops in New PollThe Likud- Beytenu would receive 33 seats if elections were held today, followed by Labor with 16, according to new poll.![]() Netanyahu: Freeing Terrorists Strengthens TerrorJust five years ago, Netanyahu declared that releasing prisoners “reflects weakness and a loss of direction.”![]() Solodkin Praised for ‘Good Works, Social Justice’Praises for the work accomplished by former MK Marina Solodkin, who died while attending a conference in Latvia on Saturday, are pouring in.![]() Bennett, Lapid Deny Giving Netanyahu an UltimatumBennett and Lapid deny media reports that they plan to demand the Foreign and Finance Ministries or stay away from the coalition.![]() Report: Mofaz Demanded to be Defense MinisterMofaz reportedly joined the pact between Bayit Yehudi and Yesh Atid because his demand to be Defense Minister was rejected.![]() Two-Seat Kadima May Follow Livni Into CoalitionKadima may be the next faction to join Netanyahu's embryonic coalition after Tzipi Livni's party did so on Tuesday.![]() Mofaz Touts Near Crash as New OpportunityAfter achieving two seats, Kadima chairman hints he will join Netanyahu's new coalition.![]() 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.![]() 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.![]() Poll Shows Kadima isn't Dead YetKnesset Channel poll gives Disengagement party 3 seats in next Knesset.![]() Political Parties Ask Peres: Work to Free PollardTen of Israel's parties from across the political spectrum have united in a call to President Peres to work for Pollard's release.![]() Kadima Game: 'Grab the Money' from HareidimKadima continues its campaign comparing hareidi learners to IDF soldiers, with game urging users to "grab the money."![]() Olmert Attacks Livni Over 'Crushing Loss'After previously considering running with Tzipi Livni, former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is now attacking his former Kadima colleague.![]() Committee Okays Kadima Ad: Not RacistThe Election Committee ruled that Kadima's ad campaign "is in the context of legitimate public discourse and is not incitement."![]() Hareidi MK: Kadima Incitement Could End in MurderHareidi MK worries that a new Kadima party slogan comparing soldiers, Torah scholars will end in violence.![]() More Kadima MKs to be 'Unemployed'The parade of Knesset members and government officials who have decided to leave politics continued, as the party announced its list![]() Dying Kadima Party to Finish Selecting ListMKs Bar-On, Plesner, Hasson and Itzik expected to follow Mofaz on Kadima list, though Bar-On may retire from politics.![]() Kadima MK: Livni is Immoral, Steals MKsMK Ronit Tirosh (Kadima) says her party's former chairwoman "steals MKs in broad daylight" and "lost her values".![]() Knesset House Committee Approves Kadima SplitSeven MKs from Kadima will split and join Tzipi Livni, taking their funding with them.![]() Former IDF General Elazar Stern Set to Join LivniTzipi Livni's new party gained 9 new members Sunday -- including former IDF Chief Education Officer Elazar Stern![]() Olmert to Select Kadima's Knesset ListFormer Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is not going anywhere and will be be part of the committee that will select Kadima’s Knesset list.![]() Poll Shows Livni’s Party a Gift for NetanyahuTzipi Livni has unwittingly carried out a “divide and lose” strategy that allows Netanyahu to easily conquer the left, a new poll shows.![]() Seven MKs to Leave Kadima, Join LivniSeven MKs join Livni’s new party despite leftist anger, accusations of “ego politics.”![]() Analysis: Barak Exits the Left’s House of CardsEhud Barak is not stupid. He sees the handwriting on the wall and it reads “nationalist.” The left’s house of cards is collapsing.![]() Activists Fed Up with Left, ‘Enough with the Ego’“Suckers’ tent” activists fed up with politicians on the Left. “Give up your egos, not the country,” they call.![]() Mofaz: Expect Political Map to ChangeOpposition head hints at center-left union.![]() New Kadima Campaign Focuses on Netanyahu-ObamaKadima launches second part of its election campaign, says "Bibi is getting us in trouble. Also with the U.S."![]() Mofaz: U.S. Should Have Major Role in NegotiationsIn a letter to Obama, MK Mofaz expresses thanks for special relationship and looks for support in future affairs![]() Abbas's Comments 'Another Manipulation'Vice Prime Minister Moshe Ya’alon to Arutz Sheva: We've called Abbas to the negotiating table for four years and he has refused.![]() Mofaz: Netanyahu Preparing 'Nuclear Spring'Kadima chairman says Prime Minister has messianic Iran obsession, wants to embroil Israel in war.![]() Kadima Activist: Party 'Irrelevant,' Falling ApartOne of Kadima’s most vocal activists has quit, saying he has lost faith in the party and believes it is increasingly irrelevant.![]() MK Steps Down, ‘No Way to Influence in Knesset’Major player in Kadima steps down, complains that Knesset isn’t the place to go to have an influence.![]() Olmert Criticizes Netanyahu's Government"My government acted, unlike this one," says former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert at a conference in Tel Aviv.![]() Mofaz: There's Much Better than NetanyahuKadima chairman Shaul Mofaz says replacing the Netanyahu government is "a national mission".![]() Mofaz Seeks to Stop Levy Report AdoptionKadima chairman Shaul Mofaz asks the Attorney General to order Netanyahu not to bring Levy Report for government approval.![]() Party of Disengagement is Near DeathPoll shows party founded by Ariel Sharon to carry out the 2005 retreat from Gaza may not make it into next Knesset.![]() Kadima Cancels Its PrimariesThe party, expected to lose 3/4 of its strength, decided to have a committee appoint its Knesset list.![]() Kadima MKs Meet in Ramallah with Abbas, RaboA group of Israeli lawmakers traveled to the Palestinian Authority capital of Ramallah Sunday to meet with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.![]() Report: Olmert, Livni Likely Won't RunFormer Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni will likely choose not to run in the upcoming elections.![]() Elections: Netanyahu Outfoxes EveryoneNetanyahu checkmated every other political party and is likely to remain Prime Minister and even a stronger one after the elections.![]() Netanyahu: DM Trying to Spark Conflict with U.S.Israeli PM Netanyahu worried that Barak is doing more harm than good, sparking conflict with the U.S.![]() Netanyahu Likely to Demand Early ElectionsPolitical sources increasingly believe that PM Netanyahu will call for early elections within the next two weeks![]() Dichter is an Organ Transplant From Kadima CorpseAnalysis:Despite deserved loathing for Kadima among Arutz Sheva readership, the pickup of Avi Dichter has a lot to recommend it.![]() Dichter to Resign from Knesset, Replace VilnaiIn a surprise late night move, MK Avi Dichter (Kadima) agrees to resign from the Knesset and then be appointed Home Front Defense Minister.![]() Disgruntled Kadima-ites Discuss Return to LikudTzachi Hanegbi of Kadima has decided to return to Likud, and to bring party members with him. Kadima furious.![]() Kadima: Go Serve, Draft Dodger Netanyahu!Kadima has resorted to scorched-earth politicking and personal attacks as it leaves the coalition amid a feud on universal military service |