Israel Elections

Israel’s election forced us to rethink the pollsters we trusted and the assumptions we brought into the newsroom

The investigation remains in its preliminary stages, with investigators yet to establish whether money was transferred, how much was involved, or what its intended purpose may have been.

Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of attempting to undermine public trust in election result • Zehut's Feiglin calls for new elections, claims Knesset 'illegitimate'

At least two Arab parties, Hadash and Ta’al, have indicated a willingness to set some of their agenda aside to help change Israel’s current leadership.

The CEC chief rejected Likud's demand for an investigative briefing before the election results are approved and said the committee cannot block publication of the results.

The familiar faces still lead the major parties and will dominate the coalition negotiations. Beneath that continuity at the top, however, the election has brought considerable change to the ranks.

The disparity is particularly notable among Yashar, B'Yachad, and the Democrats, all of which committed to 50% female representation in their party lists.

Party chairman Yair Golan has called for the opposition bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu to form a coalition with the Arab parties.

"We demand a swift and thorough investigation to safeguard the integrity of the Knesset elections and the sovereignty of the people," Netanyahu concluded

IDI president says Israelis may not accept Arab parties in gov't • Opposition leaders to hold first joint meeting since election • CEC denies Likud request for briefing on suspected interference