Amir Peretz, Formerly of Labor, Embraces Tzipi
Amir Peretz, former Histadrut union chief and former Defense Minister, is now a former member of the Avoda (Labor) party. He is moving over...
Jewish Home Fined $20,000, Power for Israel Ads Restored
Rubinstein made clear that candidate lists running for election may not trifle with injunctions issued by the Chairman of the Central Election Commission.
Unexpected Results Call Makeup Of Future Israeli Coalition Into Question
JERUSALEM – With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, head of the Likud-Yisrael Beiteinu slate, still expected to be tapped by President Shimon Peres to form Israel’s 33rd government, its makeup will look different from the outgoing coalition.
The Almost Final Results: Even Steven
These are the final results for the elections to the 19th Knesset.
Rabbi Lior ‘Saddened’ by Rav Ovadia’s Attack on Jewish Home
On Saturday night, Rav Ovadia attacked the Jewish Home party saying it was not the home of Jews but of goyim.
Israel Election Commercials (Videos)
A selection of videos from the Israeli election commercials.
Likud’s Pro-Settlements Shooting Star Hints He Wants Housing Ministry
Danon came fifth in the primaries, which often means a ministerial position.
Undecided Voters Hold Key To Margin Of Bibi’s Presumed Victory
JERUSALEM – While it appears likely that incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will head Israel’s next government, there are growing indications that his future coalition government could look substantially different from the current one.
Gimpel to Head Jewish Home Party’s English-Speakers Campaign
The Jewish Home party announced the launch of its English-speaking campaign.
Weekly Poll Average: Right Leading with 67.5 Seats
The right of center parties continue to maintain their lead, albeit by a slightly smaller margin in eight polls released December 9-15.
An Ambushed Bennett Shoots Back and Scores
Bennett turns the tables on a political ambush.
Likud Beitenu’s Political Juggernaut
TEL AVIV – Political pundits have long debated who is the real Benjamin Netanyahu. Is he a pragmatist handcuffed by his right-wing support base and fealty to his late father’s nationalist vision? Is he a true right-wing ideologue whose apparent concessions to Israeli-Palestinian peace are but feints?
Polls Indicate Netanyahu Will Score in New Elections
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s call to disband the government and call for new elections may serve him well, if two public opinion polls published Thursday pan out.
UTJ Calls for New Elections
The Hareidi party, UTJ, proposed a bill in the Knesset calling for new elections to be held within 90 days.
The bill, drafted by MK...
Party Registration Closed, and the Pollsters are Busy
Party registration for running in the Israeli elections to Knesset finally closed, and the pollsters are busy.
Poll: Likud Shooting Back Up, Livni Sinking
Right wing and Haredi parties form a seemingly insurmountable, 71-seat block.
Israeli Poll Avg: Jewish Home and Livni Ahead, Right Holding Strong
Knesset Jeremy's average of last week's polls.
Liberman Done In by Former Deputy
New information appears to be making things a lot worse for the former FM.
Iranian Press TV: Bennett and Sarah Netanyahu Were Army Buddies
Iranian Press TV have picked up this story and delivered it with a straight face.
Shaked: Jewish Home Supports Civil Marriages for ‘Unweddables’
Shaked noted that her party intends to promote, in addition, a significant reform of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.
US-Born Candidate ‘Caught’ Yearning for Rebuilding Temple
The gist of his words is not the removal of the mosque as much as the building of the Temple.
Panic or Spin
Is the Likud in danger?
Rav Ovadia’s Son Prohibits Vote for Parties Pushing 2-State Solution
In recent weeks, "Pikuach Nefesh" rabbis have sent pledges to every party leader, asking for their signatures.
Some Numbers Can Still Change
Counting of the 250,000 votes from soldiers, hospitals, embassies and prisoners are expected to only be completed on Thursday.
As a result, some of the...
Bibi-Tours and Bennett
Rumors are flying in the Israeli media today that the other possible reason between the acrimonious relationship between Bibi and Bennett is the anonymous...
Likud and Yisrael Beiteinu Join Forces
In a move that took everyone by surprise, including their own party members, Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party and the Likud have joined forces ahead of the upcoming elections and will be running as a joint list.
Insiders: Amir Peretz Is Taking Over Tzipi Livni’s Movement
Couldn't happen to a nicer gal – forced to betray her loyalists, Livni will have to live with the king of intrigues.
Lapid Holds Up Coalition, But Rumors Fly that an Alternative Coalition Might Be Forming
With just days left until the coalition deadline, any of these rumors and leaks could be true.
Mud Flies As Israeli Election Nears
JERUSALEM – With one month to go before Israelis cast their ballots, religious and nationalist parties have engaged in highly negative campaigns against each other, claiming that only their party will be able to pressure the next prime minister into promoting their domestic, economic and religious agendas. According to all polls, those parties are likely to be the basis of the next governing coalition – expected to be led by incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Labor Primaries on Thursday – and Shelly’s Blacklist
The Labor party, headed up by Shelly Yechimovitch, will be holding primaries on Thursday.
Nana10 reports that senior staffers in Yechimovitch's office have set up...