The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/2013-israeli-elections/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:19:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png 2013 Israeli elections | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/2013-israeli-elections/ 32 32 Mr. Lapid goes to Washington https://www.timesofisrael.com/mr-lapid-goes-to-washington/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 08:59:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1198468 The centrist politician has turned jetsetter in a bid to challenge Likud's rule and position himself as the next prime minister

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]]> ‘Election Compass’ users score Herzog above Netanyahu, scholar says https://www.timesofisrael.com/election-compass-users-score-herzog-above-netanyahu-scholar-says/ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 23:20:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1152931 Dutch director of website says data also show PM seen as less likable than challenger, yet elections far from a done deal

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]]> Video remix king becomes player in Israeli election campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/video-remix-king-becomes-player-in-israeli-election-campaign/ Sat, 10 Jan 2015 12:29:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1118791 Popular YouTube artist Noy Alooshe lampoons politicians in mashup style that's proving hugely popular

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]]> Hurly-burly of early polling rarely holds water at ballot box https://www.timesofisrael.com/hurly-burly-of-early-polling-rarely-holds-water-at-ballot-box/ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:46:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1106353 Surveys not only tell us nothing about the post-election political landscape, they also contain a 'strongly manipulative element'

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]]> New election will mute calls for concessions, temporarily https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-election-will-mute-calls-for-concessions-temporarily/ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 01:39:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1100465 Upcoming campaign might slow the international trend to recognize Palestinian state, but at home there'll be more focus on Palestinian issues than in 2013

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]]> A plague on all their houses https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-plague-on-all-their-houses/ Tue, 02 Dec 2014 14:20:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1100346 Op-ed: Israeli voters might be forgiven for thinking their leaders are more interested in power for power's sake than in the effective governance of the nation in a region fraught with dangers. Israeli voters would be correct

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]]> Facing extinction, Israel’s Arab parties move toward unity… and growth https://www.timesofisrael.com/facing-extinction-israels-arab-parties-move-toward-unity-and-growth/ Sun, 12 Oct 2014 11:22:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1075022 A raised Knesset 'threshold' means all three Arab parties could disappear in the next elections. But running together, they could win unprecedented support. Their leaders are doing the math

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]]> Netanyahu’s presidency gambit: A sign of fear? https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahus-presidency-gambit-a-sign-of-fear/ Mon, 12 May 2014 12:32:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=977922 The PM's push to weaken the presidency could have been a savvy political move -- if it didn't look so desperate and disheveled

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]]> Likud cited for excessive campaign spending https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-slammed-for-excessive-campaign-spending/ Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:53:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=891112 In election report, state comptroller reveals many parties steeped in debt, three fined for financial mismanagement

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]]> Once-illustrious Labor seeks a path back to power https://www.timesofisrael.com/once-illustrious-labor-party-seeks-a-path-back-to-power/ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 10:18:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=836124 The storied but shrunken center-left party is reexamining its message and institutions after years of almost uninterrupted Likud rule

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]]> Herzog announces candidacy for Labor chairmanship https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-announces-candidacy-for-labor-chairmanship/ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 16:28:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=650142 Party No. 2 to challenge Shelly Yachimovich, who hopes to become the first leader of Labor to be reelected in years

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]]> With MKs behind him, Herzog to challenge for Labor chair https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-mks-behind-him-herzog-to-challenge-for-labor-chair/ Sun, 25 Aug 2013 22:46:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=649230 Party No. 2 meeting with MKs Cabel and Margalit to present united front against incumbent Yachimovich in November primaries

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]]> Obama, where art thou? https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-where-art-thou/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:52:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=423044 The Israeli press goes all out: editorials, itineraries, and even some English, all in preparation for US president's arrival

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]]> Some assembly required https://www.timesofisrael.com/some-assembly-required/ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 13:22:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=362318 Netanyahu gets the go-ahead from Shimon Peres to form a government but that doesn't mean smooth sailing is ahead

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]]> Traditional Jews vote Likud-Beytenu, while the Orthodox choose Bennett https://www.timesofisrael.com/traditional-jews-vote-likud-beytenu-while-the-orthodox-choose-bennett/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:46:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=335442 Times of Israel survey shows clear patterns of voting behavior, depending on level of observance and ethnic heritage

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