Israeli Election 2019 Archives

Israeli Election 2019

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin (R) hands a letter of appointment for entrusted with forming the next government to Israeli Prime Minister and Chairman of the Likud Party Benjamin Netanyahu (L) at the President's residence in Jerusalem, Israel, 25 September 2019. . Photo by: JINIPIX

September 26, 2019, 11:18 am

Benjamin Netanyahu starts task of trying to form Israeli coalition

Incumbent Prime Minister attempts to cobble together a government after President Rivlin allowed him first dibs ahead of challenger Benny Gantz

By Jewish News Reporter

Members of the Joint List uring a consultation meeting with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin in Jerusalem, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. Photo by: Yonantan Sindel-JINIPIX

September 25, 2019, 6:20 pm

President Rivlin asks Benjamin Netanyahu to form new government

Israeli President says the incumbent Prime Minister gets first dibs on making a coalition, ahead of his challenger Benny Gantz

By Jewish News Reporter

Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Israeli secular nationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party, gives an address at the party's electoral headquarters in Jerusalem late on September 17, 2019. - Ex-defence minister Lieberman called for a unity government between his party, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud and the main opposition Blue and White after polls closed. Exit surveys showed a tight race between Netanyahu's Likud and ex-military chief Benny Gantz's Blue and White, raising the possibility of another deadlock. Photo by: JINIPIX

September 23, 2019, 2:04 pm

OPINION: Lieberman is king troublemaker, not kingmaker

In wake of another dead-heat election, Brian Gordon says Israel must govern broadly, but without the former Defence Minister

By Brian Gordon

September 23, 2019, 1:09 pm

President Rivlin concludes talks to find new PM amid election deadlock

Head of state heard recommendations from the remaining parties before he is to select a candidate most suitable to form a coalition

By Jewish News Reporter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya speaks at the Likud headquarters on elections night in Tel Aviv, on September 18, 2019. Photo by: JINIPIX

September 18, 2019, 10:47 am

Netanyahu runs out of rabbits to pull out his hat

As the dust settles on the second Israeli election of 2019, analysts reflect on the potential end of Bibi's decade in power and the new political landscape taking shape

By Stephen Oryszczuk

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and his wife Sara Netanyahu (L) cast their ballots during the Israeli legislative elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, 17 September 2019. . Photo by: Alex kolomoisky-JINIPIX

September 17, 2019, 11:16 am

Israelis go to polls again as Netanyahu tries to cling to power

Israel's longest serving prime minister looks to secure another term in power despite a looming indictment on corruption charges

By Jewish News Reporter

Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference announcing the planned expansion

September 15, 2019, 9:57 am

Netanyahu holds pre-election cabinet in part of West Bank he vowed to annex

Israeli prime minister met at the Jordan Valley regional council instead of in Jerusalem, before Israelis go to the polls on Tuesday

By Jewish News Reporter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump,

Photo by Avi Ohayon/GPO via JINIPIX

September 15, 2019, 9:43 am

Ahead of Israeli election, Trump backs mutual defence treaty

American President offers support to his ally Benjamin Netanyahu before Israelis go to the polls this week

By Jewish News Reporter

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu casts his vote with his wife Sara during Israel's parliamentary election in Jerusalem April 9, 2019. Photo by: Emil Salman-JINIPIX

September 12, 2019, 4:10 pm

Legislation that would allow cameras at Israeli polling places fails in Knesset

Fifty-eight Knesset members voted in favour of the bill, but the resolution required a simple majority of 61 to pass.

By JTA

Blue and White part supporters cheer at the party's campaign headquarters after polls for Israel's general elections closed, in Tel Aviv, Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)

September 12, 2019, 12:05 pm

OPINION: Protecting Israel’s values keeps us connected to it

Ahead of the second election of 2019, Adam Ognall of New Israel Fund UK reflects on the how the impact of the vote might affect support for Israel in the diaspora

By Adam Ognall

Amir Peretz having his moustache shaved off (Source: https://www.facebook.com/Peretz.Amir/)

August 28, 2019, 4:29 pm

Israeli Labor leader shaves trademark moustache to make a political point

Amir Peretz removes famous facial hair so 'Israel will understand exactly what I’m saying and will be able to read my lips'

By JTA

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with his wife Sara and Likud party members at a rally (August 2017)

Photo by Tomer Neuberg- JINIPIX

August 5, 2019, 4:25 pm

Likud candidates pledge loyalty to Netanyahu

Top 40 hopefuls for the party-of-government have signed up to supporting incumbent PM Benjamin Netanyahu

By JTA

June 12, 2019, 2:36 pm

Ayelet Shaked will run again for Knesset after falling short in previous vote

Former justice minister will stay in politics and run in the second election this year, after Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a government

By JTA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media (BICOM/Jewish News)

June 5, 2019, 9:54 am

OPINION: Israel’s election sequel has a new plot, but might have the same ending

After Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition triggering a second General Election this year, James Sorene of BICOM reflects on what we can expect to see

By James Sorene

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo by: Marc Israel Sellem-JINIPIX

May 30, 2019, 11:01 am

Israel plunged into another snap election as Netanyahu fails to form coalition

Knesset passes motion to dissolve itself by 74 votes to 45 with new election date set for mid-September

By Jewish News Reporter

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