Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 25, 2015
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2015/03/25/israel-musings-march-25-2015-israel-election-results-rivlin-formally-tasks-netanyahu-to-form-34th-government/
הערב אירחנו, רעייתי שרה ואני, נציגים ממגזרי המיעוטים מכל רחבי הארץ, בבית ראש הממשלה בירושלים. המפגש היה חם ומרגש.
רעייתי פתחה בדברי ברכה: “אנחנו מודים לכם שהגעתם, בית ראש הממשלה הוא הבית של כל אזרחי ישראל”.
אני אמרתי: “אני יודע שהדברים שאמרתי לפני ימים אחדים פגעו בערביי ישראל. לא הייתה לי שום כוונה שכך יהיה. אני מצטער על כך.
“המעשים שלי כראש ממשלה, כולל ההשקעות האדירות במגזרי המיעוטים, מוכיחים את ההפך הגמור. אני חושב, באותה מידה, שאסור ששום גורם מחוץ למדינת ישראל יתערב בתהליכי הדמוקרטיה שלנו.
“אני רואה את עצמי כראש הממשלה של כל אחד ואחד מכם, של כל אזרחי ישראל, ללא שום הבדל של דת, גזע ומין. אני רואה בכל אזרחי ישראל שותפים לבנייתה של מדינת ישראל, משגשגת ובטוחה, למען כל אזרחי ישראל”.
Tonight, my wife Sarah and I’ve hosted, representatives from the minority sectors from all over the country, the Prime Minister’s home in Jerusalem. The meeting was warm and exciting.
My wife opened a greeting said: “We thank you for coming, the Prime Minister’s House is the House of all citizens of Israel.”
I said, “I know what I said a few days ago damaged Israel’s Arabs. I had no intention of it. I’m sorry for that.
“My actions as Prime Minister, including the investment in minority sectors, proves the opposite. I think, equally, not to any customer outside of the State of Israel will intervene in the processes of our democracy.
“I see myself as a Prime Minister of each and every one of you, of all citizens of Israel, without any distinction of religion, race and gender. I see all citizens of Israel share Israel’s deliverance, prosperous and safe, for the benefit of all citizens of Israel. ”
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 23, 2015
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2015/03/23/full-text-israel-political-brief-march-23-2015-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-apologizes-to-israeli-arabs-for-election-day-remarks-transcript/
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 20, 2015
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2015/03/20/israel-musings-march-20-2015-obama-threatening-trying-to-manipulate-netanyahu-israel-over-palestinian-state/
Source: Arutz Sheva, 3-19-15
Likud
Zionist Union
Joint Arab List
Yesh Atid
Kulanu (all new MKs)
Jewish Home
Shas
United Torah Judaism
Yisrael Beytenu
Meretz
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 19, 2015
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2015/03/19/20th-knesset-full-list/
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 18, 2015
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2015/03/18/israel-musings-march-18-2015-obamas-sore-loser-reaction-to-netanyahus-win-no-congratulations-only-threats/
Source: Times of Israel, 3-17-15
Likud ahead or level with Zionist Union in all three exit polls, better placed to build coalition; Netanyahu’s efforts in final days drew him level with Herzog; delight in Likud, dismay in Zionist Union; Jewish…READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 17, 2015
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2015/03/17/israel-political-brief-march-17-2015-tv-exit-polls-show-netanyahu-set-to-retain-premiership/
Source: Times of Israel, 3-17-15
Foreign money is toppling Likud, warns Netanyahu; despite PM’s warnings of high Arab turnout, it lags 12 points behind Jewish, according to Channel 2; Jewish Home seen shrinking in final hours
Read more: Turnout hits 65.7%, highest level since 1999 | The Times of Israel http://www.timesofisrael.com/ballot-stations-open-as-israelis-choose-new-leadership/#ixzz3UfoqeGgr
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Source: JTA, 3-17-15
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 17, 2015
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March 16, 2015
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 16, 2015
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2015/03/16/israel-musings-march-16-2015-israel-election-2015-guide-netanyahus-likud-vs-herzogs-zionist-union/
1. What do Israelis vote for in elections?
The upcoming national elections in Israel will be held on March 17, 2015. These elections will determine the composition of the new Knesset and of the government to be established based on these results. 26 parties have submitted lists of candidates to the Central Elections Committee.
Israel is a parliamentary democracy. The Prime Minister, who heads Israel’s government, is chosen from among the members of the newly-elected Knesset, Israel’s parliament….READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on March 10, 2015
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2015/03/10/israel-political-brief-march-10-2015-faq-elections-in-israel/
Posted by bonniekgoodman on January 1, 2015
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2015/01/01/israel-musings-january-1-2015-netanyahu-overwhelmingly-wins-likuds-primary-ahead-of-israels-2015-elections/
Posted by bonniekgoodman on December 24, 2014
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2014/12/24/israel-musings-december-24-2014-netanyahu-might-be-barred-from-running-for-prime-minister-in-israels-elections/
Together With Israel יחד עם ישראל 