The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-primary-elections/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:37:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli primary elections | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-primary-elections/ 32 32 After war delay, Yesh Atid reschedules first-ever leadership primary for March https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-war-delay-yesh-atid-reschedules-first-ever-leadership-primary-for-march/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:03:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3212670 Yair Lapid expected to face off against lawmaker Ram Ben Barak for chair as opposition party to hold internal election for first time since 2012 founding

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]]> Galon wins Meretz leadership race, returning to head left-wing party after 3 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/galon-clinches-meretz-leadership-race-returning-to-lead-left-wing-party/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:44:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2823461 Stepping out of retirement to run, Zehava Galon easily defeats Yair Golan, while outgoing party chief Nitzan Horowitz slips to unrealistic spot on Knesset list

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]]> Religious Zionism primary keeps sitting MKs at top of Knesset slate https://www.timesofisrael.com/religious-zionism-primary-keeps-sitting-mks-at-top-of-knesset-slate/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:44:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2823401 Current Knesset members grab the four realistic spots behind Smotrich, who is reportedly negotiating to unify with rebel former Yamina MK Amichai Chikli

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]]> Daily Briefing July 7: Election primaries primer; looming Palestinian evictions https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-july-7-election-primaries-primer-looming-palestinian-evictions/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:12:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2794192 Carrie Keller-Lynn fills us in on what's happening behind the political scenes, and Aaron Boxerman takes us into a controversial firing zone in the southern Hebron hills

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]]> Lapid’s Yesh Atid to hold leadership election in coming months — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapids-yesh-atid-to-hold-leadership-election-in-coming-months-report/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 06:56:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2628589 1,000 party members and lawmakers will reportedly be eligible to vote for a chairperson; unclear if anyone will challenge incumbent; no vote to be held for party's Knesset slate

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]]> How do Israeli primaries work, and how could they be improved? https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-do-israeli-primaries-work-and-how-could-they-be-improved/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:40:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2016046 The third in a series of articles and videos prepared by the Israel Democracy Institute in the run-up to April 9, explaining and critiquing what goes on during an election period

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]]> ‘Very close’ associate of Deri questioned under caution https://www.timesofisrael.com/very-close-associate-of-deri-questioned-under-caution/ Tue, 12 Apr 2016 18:44:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1374676 Police investigators search man's home and office over real estate corruption suspicions swirling around interior minister

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]]> For Anett Haskia, there’s no place like the Jewish Home https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-anett-haskia-theres-no-place-like-the-jewish-home/ Sun, 11 Jan 2015 11:15:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1118237 Muslim-Arab Israeli candidate whose 3 children have served in IDF doesn't care what you call her, so long as it's not 'Palestinian'

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]]> Likud’s bleak, lifeless primary — good news for Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/likuds-bleak-lifeless-primary-good-news-for-netanyahu/ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 01:16:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1114655 Wednesday's vote offers a window into the troubled inner world of Israel’s ruling party

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]]> Likud is from Mars, Labor is from Venus https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-is-from-mars-labor-is-from-venus/ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 11:14:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1113618 It's not yet clear which parties or alliances will be on the ballot, but the battle to define what the election is about is already underway

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]]> New elections? Netanyahu says they’re the last thing Israel needs https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-israel-doesnt-need-elections-right-now/ Tue, 21 Oct 2014 23:36:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1080049 Despite threats by coalition partners and rampant speculation, a trip to the polls is unlikely in the immediate future

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]]> Does PM’s bid for early Likud primaries mean elections are near? https://www.timesofisrael.com/does-pms-bid-for-early-likud-primaries-mean-elections-are-near/ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 19:03:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1078104 Netanyahu is unassailable as party leader, but the Likud is shrinking in the Knesset, he's under pressure from its far-right wing, and he's facing rivalries among close allies

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]]> Barely an MK, Mofaz eyes premiership https://www.timesofisrael.com/barely-an-mk-mofaz-eyes-premiership/ Thu, 23 May 2013 17:40:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=519148 Despite rough times, Kadima head says he's 'the only alternative' to Netanyahu

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]]> Likud MK may be implicated in cash-for-votes scandal https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-mk-may-be-implicated-in-cash-for-votes-scandal/ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:02:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=391686 Jewish Home activist says he employed the same system he used to boost Slomiansky with a member of the ruling party

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]]> Bennett laments ‘corruption’ in Jewish Home primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-laments-corruption-in-jewish-home-primary/ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:18:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=390746 Right-wing party leader confirms he initiated investigation into fellow MK Slomiansky for alleged vote-buying in Knesset bid

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