Knesset

Poll: Likud 27, left-wing union 25

Half of Israelis back imposing tougher lockdown, while half oppose further restrictions, new poll shows.

Poll: Blue and White barely crossing electoral threshold

New Hope surges to 21 seats as the Likud falls to 26, giving anti-Netanyahu bloc a 61 seat majority - even without Meretz or Joint Arab List

Poll: 'Never Netanyahu' bloc gets majority in the Knesset

New poll shows parties who refuse to sit with Netanyahu would win a majority of seats. But can they form a government of their own?

The fourth time in two years

23rd Knesset dissolved, Israel going to elections

Knesset's term comes to an end after 2020 budget was not approved. In accordance with the law, election will be held in about 90 days.

Poll: Likud 29, New Hope 20, Yamina 14

Just one in three Israelis wants current government to remain in power and avoid new elections, new poll finds.

Political drama:

Knesset to dissolve within 24 hours

Knesset fails to pass first reading of bill that would have postponed deadline for approval of the budget.

Deal averting government collapse to go up for vote Monday

Knesset to vote Monday on deal between Blue and White, Likud to avoid snap elections, give more time to reach budget compromise.

Poll: Likud 28, New Hope 19, Yesh Atid 16

Israelis not rushing to take new coronavirus vaccines, new poll shows. Netanyahu remains favorite candidate for premiership.

Poll: Likud 29, New Hope 19, Yamina 13

Netanyahu the top candidate for prime minister, followed by Gideon Sa'ar, with Bennett and Lapid tied for third place.

Dissolution of Knesset: Tuesday night

Knesset issues clarification that if no state budget is passed by midnight next Tuesday the legislature will dissolve.

MK Tehila Friedman: Israel should consult with Diaspora Jewry

Blue and White MK speaks about her new legislation which calls for the government to consult with Diaspora Jewry on issues that impact them.

Likud blocking Knesset vote to force new elections

Likud uses procedural measures to prevent bill dissolving the Knesset from being brought to a vote. But will it stop early elections?

MK Friedman: We will not give up on Jewish Diaspora

Watch: MK Tehila Friedman (Blue and White) spoke during a special Knesset session on strengthening connections with Jewish Diaspora

Poll: Likud 28, Sa'ar 20, Yamina 12

Yamina plummets by 10 seats in latest poll, with Bennett falling to 4th place as most popular candidate for PM, behind Sa'ar and Lapid.

Poll: Likud 27, Sa'ar 21, Yamina 15

New poll shows ex-Likud MKs party surging with addition of Coronavirus Committee chairwoman and former IDF chief, as Yamina plunges.

Date for new elections: March 16th, 2021

Push to dissolve Knesset gains momentum, with Knesset committee green-lighting the bill, clearing way for first of three votes.

Netanyahu rival Gideon Sa'ar resigns from the Knesset

MK who ran against Netanyahu for leadership of the Likud resigns from the Knesset after announcing plans to challenge PM with new party.

Poll: Likud 25, Gideon Sa'ar 17

First poll after Gideon Sa'ar announces formation of new party shows him in third place with 17 seats, denying Netanyahu a majority.

Poll: Likud 29, Yamina 22

As Knesset moves closer to dissolving itself and forcing new elections, right-wing bloc holds 22-seat lead over the Left.

Lapid: I want to unite everyone into one centrist party

Opposition leader says Yesh Atid can be an alternative to the government if other parties join it to form one unified party.

Dissolution of 23rd Knesset approved in preliminary reading

Bill to dissolve Knesset passes in preliminary reading, with 61 MKs in support, 54 against.

Poll: Likud 29, Yamina 23

With Knesset poised to vote on its own dissolution and early elections, Netanyahu maintains lead - but with Bennett trailing by just 6 seats

Dissolution of Knesset to be approved in preliminary vote today

With Blue and White's declaration of support, bill to dissolve the Knesset expected to be approved Wednesday.

'An alternative government can be formed'

MK Evgeny Sova tells Arutz Sheva: Blue and White need to come to their senses and vote in favor of dissolving the Knesset.

Poll: Likud 29, Yamina 23

Likud ends its decline in the polls, regaining two seats, as Yamina dips. Right-wing bloc leads Left with 67 seats.

Yesh Atid pushes to dissolve the Knesset

'Netanyahu says the situation is excellent. What planet is he on?' Yair Lapid announces new bill to dissolve Knesset, force snap elections.

Poll: Likud's lead over Yamina drops to all-time low

Yamina rises to 24 seats in latest poll, as Likud falls to just 27 seats,

Poll:

Israeli Right hits record high, as Left plummets to all-time low

New poll shows Yamina rising to 23 seats, with right-wing bloc soaring to highest level in a decade of polling.

Poll: Likud falls to 30, Yamina rises to 20

Right-wing would win solid majority if new elections were held today rising to 66 seats, with Yamina becoming Knesset's second largest party

Poll: Likud 29, Yamina 22

Right-wing bloc would win 66 seats if new elections held today, while left-wing bloc trails by 20 seats.

Proposal to change how elections are held

MKs Gideon Sa'ar and Yifat Shasha-Biton submit bill to have half of the Knesset be chosen through regional elections.

Poll: Likud 29, Yamina 22

Netanyahu still favorite choice as premier - even as majority disapprove of his job performance and handling of coronavirus crisis.

Poll: Likud 28, Yamina 21

After halting losses, Likud falls again, sinking below 30 seats, as Yamina gains ground. But Netanyahu still preferred over Bennett as PM.

Uproar in Knesset after vote on Submarine Affair canceled

Opposition MKs storm out after Knesset Speaker cancels vote to establish a commission of inquiry into the Submarine Affair.

Knesset approves peace deal with UAE

Peace agreement approved by a vote of 80-13. Netanyahu: You don't wait for the Palestinians to make peace.

Rivlin: The air is ready to explode

President warns of danger of current sectarian strife at opening of Knesset winter session.

Lapid: Government not fit to lead country through crisis

Leader of the Opposition, Yesh Atid chairman, opened his faction meeting with a call on MKs to support a 'no confidence vote'

Poll: Yamina 22, Likud 27

Yamina continues to gain seats in latest poll, closing in on the Likud, which falls to 27 seats. Rightist bloc leads with 65 seats.

Knesset approves restrictions on prayers and demonstrations

Israelis are banned from visiting sukkah of people they do not live with under new regulations.

Knesset approves bill restricting demonstrations

Following stormy debate, Knesset approves second and third readings of bill restricting demonstrations during a full lockdown.

Knesset to discuss restricting demonstrations

Constitution Committee to discuss possibility of restricting demonstrators to a distance of up to one kilometer from their homes.

Opposition MKs block bill to limit protests and public prayers

With just hours left until tighter lockdown goes into effect, Knesset deadlocked over Likud's bid to limit protests and prayers.

Left-wing protesters block entrance to Knesset

Demonstrators block vehicle access to the Knesset during debate on amendment to restrict demonstrations during lockdown.

Poll: Likud 30, Yamina 20

Yesh Atid voters hemorrhaging voters to Yamina, bolstering right-wing bloc and propelling Yamina into second place behind the Likud.

Poll: Likud 28, Yesh Atid 20

Right-wing bloc fails to secure majority in latest poll, as Likud and Yamina lose ground. Likud falls to just 28 seats.

Deputy Minister tests positive for coronavirus

Knesset Sergeant-at-Arms informed that Deputy Minister Gadi Yevarkan tested positive for coronavirus.

No elections:

Knesset approves bill to push off budget deadline

Final vote delays the deadline to pass the state budget by 120 days right before the Knesset would have been dissolved.

Political crisis:

Knesset debates law to postpone budget deadline

Likud, Blue and White exchange accusations as deadline to prevent 4th round of elections looms in the next few hours.

Poll: Likud 33, Yamina 19

New polls show right-wing bloc winning majority, Yamina becoming second or third largest party in the Knesset.

Netanyahu to Lapid: 1,000 masks won't hide your dictatorship

Knesset rejects Yesh Atid bill which would ban Binyamin Netanyahu from forming a government.

Netanyahu: Protests organized at luxury hotels

PM criticizes opposition behavior in angry speech to the Knesset, offers support to people of Lebanon following massive explosion.

Poll: Likud rebounds, right-wing moves up to 64 seats

New poll shows Likud, Blue and White no longer in free fall, right-wing bloc expands its majority, with Likud at 35, Yamina at 12.

Knesset approves coronavirus grants

Citizens to begin seeing more money in their bank accounts on Sunday after Knesset unanimously passes aid package.

Poll: Right-wing loses majority as Likud falls to 31

The right-wing bloc would fail to win a majority in the Knesset if new elections were held today, poll shows, as support for gov't sinks.

Poll: Likud 35, Yesh Atid 17

Likud still leads in latest poll, but falls behind its performance in March 2020 election, while Blue and White gains seats.

Poll: The Right losing ground as both Likud, Yamina fall

New poll shows not only the Likud but also Yamina hemorrhaging voters as the Right loses seats to the Left.

'Blue and White doesn't want a budget'

Netanyahu criticizes the Blue and White party, claims the party isn't interested in passing a budget.

Demonstrators protest outside of Knesset against Coronavirus Law

Dozens of protesters block traffic outside of the Knesset to protest plans to strip Coronavirus Committee of oversight on government orders.

Top Likud officials clash in the Knesset

Finance Minister Yisrael Katz and Coalition chairman Miki Zohar trade insults in stormy Knesset committee meeting.

Poll: Likud falls to 34 seats, Yamina surges to 14

Likud continues to hemorrhage support, but right-wing bloc maintains double-digit lead over the left-wing - Arab bloc.