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2019-2020 Israeli elections

Screen capture from video of Dana Cassidy, left, and Yair Netanyahu, right, in the Kfar Saba Magistrate's Court, February 1, 2023. (Walla. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
August 30, 2023, 5:22 pm
Yair Netanyahu ordered to pay $34,000 for post suggesting woman was Gantz’s paramour
Kfar Saba court orders PM’s son to compensate Blue and White activist Dana Cassidy for ‘shocking and extreme’ statements, which led to harassment by Netanyahu supporters
By ToI Staff
Naama Issachar gestures during an appeal hearings in a courtroom in Moscow, Russia, December 19, 2019. (AP/Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr.)
October 19, 2022, 12:23 pm
Report: Israeli traveler was kept in Russian jail extra day for Netanyahu photo op
TV report also cites more evidence Naama Issachar was used as a bargaining chip by Moscow in its efforts to prevent hacker Aleksey Burkov’s extradition from Israel to US
By ToI Staff
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman attends a press conference in Jerusalem announcing an investigation into the Mount Meron tragedy on May 3, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
November 30, 2021, 2:48 pm
Political parties fined over campaign finance violations during 2019 elections
Comptroller says Likud event was illegal, finds many fake social media accounts spread propaganda that may have affected results
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a meeting at the Knesset with parties in his right-wing bloc on November 18, 2019. (Hadas Parush/ Flash90)
April 18, 2021, 10:27 pm
To avert 5th elections, block Lapid, right-wing parties float direct vote for PM
Bennett reportedly convinces Netanyahu to back proposal; Likud leader hopes that, with Yamina’s support, legislation will pass Knesset
By Raoul Wootliff
A supporter of US President Donald Trump wears a hat in the colors of the American flag at a rally for his re-election, at a promenade overlooking Jerusalem, October 27, 2020. (AP/Maya Alleruzzo)
January 19, 2021, 6:36 am
Born on the 4th: Israeli parties look to US playbook for pandemic-era campaigns
With Likud sticking to its Republican pollster, New Hope signs up with group that helped defeat Trump from the right, while Yesh Atid sees Georgia as a model for beating Netanyahu
By Tal Schneider
MKs Yair Lapid (L) and Moshe Ya'alon attend a faction meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on December 2, 2019. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
January 9, 2021, 11:35 pm
Ya’alon splits from Lapid’s Yesh Atid, is expected to attempt independent run
Yair Lapid tweets: ‘I value and respect Moshe Ya’alon very much and wish him luck,’ as yet another party is expected to join the already-crowded field of the March election
By ToI Staff
Blue and White leaders Yair Lapid (R) and Moshe Ya'alon at a faction meeting at the Knesset on June 24, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 4, 2021, 5:10 pm
Yesh Atid-Telem said planning to split, as Yamina courts Jewish Home
Ya’alon, Lapid reportedly fail to agree on terms for continued partnership; Bennett’s party in talks with faction whose leader, Rafi Peretz, seems poised to retire
By Raoul Wootliff
Miki Haimovich with Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz at the Knesset in Jerusalem, June 3, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90/File)
December 21, 2020, 10:16 am
Blue and White MKs said to mull torpedoing deal that would stave off election
4 lawmakers from Gantz’s party reportedly won’t back bill for 2-week budget delay to allow more time for talks with Likud; coalition whip Zohar calls their move ‘political suicide’
By ToI Staff
Defense Minister Benny Gantz of Blue and White in the Knesset plenum on December 9, 2020. (Dani Shem Tov/Knesset Spokesperson)
December 21, 2020, 12:40 am
Gantz, Netanyahu said to agree on last-ditch bill to delay budget, avert ballot
With Knesset set to dissolve Tuesday night, Blue and White propose legislation for a two-week stay on budget deadline to allow more time for talks to stave off new elections
By ToI Staff
Gideon Sa'ar visits Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem in Jerusalem on December 16, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 20, 2020, 11:30 pm
Poll shows Gideon Sa’ar on 19 seats, Blue and White barely returning to Knesset
TV survey forecasts Likud rebel’s New Hope party would be second largest, Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc to fall short of majority
By ToI Staff
Interior MInister Aryeh Deri speaks to reporters after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine in Jerusalem on December 20, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 20, 2020, 8:45 pm
Shas party chief predicts Knesset won’t dissolve this week
Aryeh Deri says Likud, Blue and White discussing briefly pushing off budget deadline to allow for more time to reach deal preventing early elections
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and Defense Minister Benny Gantz at the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on June 7, 2020. (Menahem Kahana/AFP)
December 20, 2020, 10:24 am
Crunch time for Gantz, Netanyahu as last-ditch talks held to avoid elections
No deal by Tuesday night means automatic vote; defense minister said to agree to chip away at justice minister’s powers, angering party members; Blue and White denies report
By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff
Defense Minister Benny Gantz arrives at the Knesset in Jerusalem on December 2, 2020. (Alex Kolomiensky/Pool/AFP)
December 18, 2020, 5:50 pm
As election deadline approaches, Gantz vows no compromise on coalition deal
Likud responds that concessions will be necessary as it seeks to re-adjust agreement between parties days before budget deadline, as Blue and White’s popularity continues to fall
By ToI Staff
Benny Gantz, left, and Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset during a vote for the parliament to dissolve itself, on December 2, 2020. (Danny Shem Tov/ Knesset Spokesperson)
December 18, 2020, 12:05 am
Likud, Blue and White deny reports of breakthrough to avert elections
Refuted TV reports would see Gantz’s premiership start-date pushed back — but such a move would require changing Basic Laws in matter of days
By ToI Staff
Volunteers sort election posters bearing the portrait of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the Likud party's electoral campaign headquarters in Tel Aviv on March 2, 2020. (Jack Guez/AFP)
December 17, 2020, 2:18 pm
Let my people vote (earlier): Israel set for chaotic eve-of-Passover election
A fitting end to the dysfunctional 35th Government? Likud and Blue and White can’t agree on a bill that would ensure ballot-counting doesn’t run into March 29 holiday
By Haviv Rettig Gur
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