MK Haneen Zoabi of Mavi Marmara Banned from Knesset Bid
MK Haneen Zoabi has been banned from running for the 19th Knesset by the Central Elections Committee, which censured her for supporting terrorism and for denying Israel’s identity as a Jewish and democratic state.
Bennett Joking at Bibi’s Wife’s Expense (Video)
During the interview Bennett refused to answer what ministry he would like to head.
Netanyahu Tasked with Forming Government
Tasked with the job of forming the next coalition government, Netanyahu sets out his goals for this term.
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?
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 Primaries Today, Vote for the Anglo
We may be in different parties, but Jeremy Gimpel is representative of the English-speaking community in Israel. His message represents the selfless Zionist commitment of the community in the political sphere. My hope is that all Anglos who are members of the Jewish Home should make sure they turn up at the polling station and support Jeremy Gimpel and help him get into the Knesset.
Wednesday’s Poll: Bennett Gets 15 Seats at Likud’s Expense
Bennett benefited from the attacks on him.
Jewish Press Interviews with Tomorrow’s Knesset Candidates!
Still deciding who will get your vote? The Jewish Press team has interviewed several of this election's most newsworthy candidates - hear what they have to say about the issues affecting you most, and cast your ballot on January 22.
What to Do when your Partner Is under Indictment and It’s 3 Weeks before...
Liberman came to his police interrogation directly from the National Hall in Jerusalem, where Likud-Beiteinu launched their the Knesset elections campaign.
Can the Likud Survive without the ‘Feinschmeckers’?
In depth analysis of the Likud's final list for the Knesset (part II in a series).
Updated: Record High Voter Turnout So Far (8 PM)
For an Israeli election race where no one can actually say what the important issues of the race are, voter turnout has been at...
Bibi and Bennett Meet
Following a 5 year estrangement, Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu finally met in Tel Aviv.
The meeting, held in the...
My Last Word on Election Day
So my advice is, don't try to outsmart anyone. You will just be shooting yourself in the foot. Vote for the party you want to see lead the country.
JPost Misrepresents Bennett’s Quote on JewishPress.com
On Thursday morning, the Jerusalem Post ran a story by Gil Hoffman, titled: "Bennett doesn’t yet favor end to US aid." JPost gets it wrong.
Lapid on Jerusalem and the Palestinians
Yesh Atid perceives a possible peace process as a response to an ensemble of threats looming over the State of Israel.
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.
Bibi’s Obvious Option: Coalition with Lapid and Bennett
Yair Lapid will be calling the shots at this point.
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.
First-Time Israeli Voters Going Right
This item in Hebrew from Israel's Channel 2/Mako informs us that:
49% of all first time voters define themselves as right-wing.
20% as center but right-leaning.
5% as...
Poll: Many Who Stayed Home in 2009 Will Vote Left
The reluctance is most prevalent among those who voted Likud, Israel Beitenu, and Shas.
Rivlin Offers to Trade Spots With a Female Candidate
Speaker of the Knesset Rueven Rivlin (Likud) said Wednesday that he would be willing to be moved lower on the joint Likud Yisrael Beitenu...
Likud Approves ‘Biberman’ Deal, Polls Show Zero Gain
Netanyahu said that the decision to run together won't change the Likud, but it would allow the Likud to change the State of Israel. But the new joint list will receive only 42 seats in the next Knesset elections next January, a Channel 2 News poll found on Sunday. It means that the parties will retain their current power.
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...
Jewish Home Maintaining its Power after Bennett’s ‘Refusal’ Comment, But Coalition Spot Not Likely
Among the voters at large, 23% said their respect for Bennett went down, 17% said it went up, 50% said it didn't change, and 10% were not sure.
Aryeh Deri to Head Shas
Reports are indicating that Aryeh Deri will return as the head of the Shas party, while Eli Yishai will receive the senior government position,...
Maverick Rabbi Amnon Yitzhak Gets 4 Seats in New Poll
The Sephardi Haredi party Shas, who had reached as many as 12 seats, are down to 9 in this survey.
Bad Boy
"My engagement in medicine has taught me that in order to heal one must come in contact with the most repulsive things you can imagine."
New Poll: Likud-Beiteinu Downslide Continues, Bennett Steady at 15
HaBayit HaYehudi keeps its momentum going, poll finds 43% of Bennett's voters are not religious.
Understanding Israel’s ‘Deal System’
While the Israeli media wrongly claimed that the Likud had made an extreme shift to the right in recent primaries, some commentators were correcting in observing the existence of a deal-system. (Part IV in a series about the Likud primaries).