Israel Elections 2021

New Meretz campaign video depicts violence by Netanyahu supporters

The video includes clips of violence inserted every few seconds, in between the words "this violence did not start now. It has been like this for two years, just like then."

 Head of the left wing Meretz party Zehava Gal-On leaving after a meeting with Labor leader and Transportation Minister Merav Michaeli and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid at Lapid's home in Tel Aviv on September 10, 2022.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a cabinet meeting, March 20, 2022.

Israel elections: Bennett is crashing in the polls

Dozens of Evangelical Christians are seen attending the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast, on June 10, 2021.

Christians pledge unconditional support for Israel at prayer breakfast

YAIR LAPID and Naftali Bennett walk together in the Knesset in 2013

Israel elections round five: The least bad alternative


Netanyahu calls rivals to join him, warns of fifth election if they don't

"We cannot be dragged to a fifth election," Netanyahu said. "I reach out my hand to all of my colleagues who agree with me. I do not reject anyone who agrees with these principles."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to his supporters after the exit polls were announced for the election of the 24th Knesset, March 24, 2021.

The people spoke, again, but the overall message was garbled - analysis

The people spoke, again, but they mumbled and the overall message was garbled … again.

Israel Elections: Voting ballot, March 23, 2021.

Google Doodle honors Israeli election day with ballot cartoon

When one clicks on the new logo, it presents a Google search for "Israel Elections 2021," and the logo – now at the top left of the page – has a blue sky with white clouds in the background.

Google Doodle for Israel's election day

Haredi parties hold seats in exit polls

Shas leader Aryeh Deri and UTJ leader Ya'acov Litzman urge the ultra-Orthodox to vote against a perceived threat to Jewish character of the state.

Head of Shas and Interior Minister, Arye Deri voted at a polling station close to his house on Kablan Street in Jerusalem.

Despite 'gevalt' campaign, exit polls give Meretz six seats

During campaign, party was predicted to not pass the threshold

Meretz chairman Nitzan Horowitz voted in the polling station on March 23, 2021. He said, "Bibi is praying that Meretz won't pass."

Israel Elections: Politicians, public figures, cast their ballots

Politicians and public figures across Israel began voting early Tuesday morning.

Ra'am Party leader Mansour Abbas casts his vote at a voting station in Maghar, during the Knesset Elections, on March 23, 2021.

Come together

Now is the time to stop this baseless hatred, find common ground – and even if we can’t love our neighbors, at least let’s respect them.

Rabbis and Imams release doves of peace at the Isra Dubai Business Forum, December 16, 2020

Rivlin calls voting for Knesset Holy of Holy of Israel's Democracy

Rivlin entreated the public to vote "for our children, grandchildren, future generations and for ourselves. Together we can achieve a victory for Israel's democracy."

President Reuven Rivlin cast his vote in the March 2021 elections.

How did Israelis spend Election Day vacation?

About 100,000 people toured national parks throughout Israel on Tuesday.

Visitors at Mount Gerizim park on Election Day, March, 2021

Not four nothing: Most Israeli celebs aren’t rocking the vote

While American celebrities try to energize young voters with a Rock-the-Vote campaign before elections, Israeli celebrities are posting and tweeting as usual about their careers.

Israeli celebrities post on Instagram, September 20, 2017.