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Dahaf Yediot Poll: Likud 30, Labor 18, Y.B. 13, Kadima/Yesh Atid 11, Shas 7; Two Scenario Polls

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April 30, 2012

The Dahaf poll was published by Yediot Ahronot on April 30th, the opening day of the Knesset’s summer session.

If elections were held today who would you vote for?

Current Knesset seats in [brackets]
30 [27] Likud
18 [08] Labor
13 [15] Yisrael Beitenu
11 [28] Kadima
11 [–] Yesh Atid (Lapid)
07 [11] Shas
06 [05] Yahadut Hatorah/UTJ
05 [03] Meretz
03 [–] Deri
02 [04] National Union
02 [03] Jewish Home
11 [11] Hadash, Ra’am-Ta’al and Balad
00 [05] Independence
If Deri runs as leader of Shas: Likud 29, Labor 18, Y.B. 13, Yesh Atid 12, Shas 11, Kadima 10

If Livni runs as Lapid’s #2: Likud 29, Yesh Atid 16, Labor 14, Y.B. 13 and Kadima 9

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JPost Poll: Likud 31, Labor/Y.B. 15, Kadima 13, Lapid 11

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April 29, 2012

The Jerusalem Post published a Smith Research poll of 500 Israelis on April 27, 2012.

If elections were held today who would you vote for?

Current Knesset seats in [brackets]
31 [27] Likud
15 [08] Labor
15 [15] Yisrael Beitenu
13 [28] Kadima
11 [—] Yesh Atid (Lapid)
08 [11] Shas
06 [05] Yahadut Hatorah/UTJ
04 [04] National Union
03 [03] Jewish Home
03 [03] Meretz
11 [11] Hadash, Ra’am-Ta’al and Balad
00 [05] Independence
00 Am Shalem (Amsalem)

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Latest Poll Before Summer Session – Yisrael Hayom Poll: Likud 31, Labor 17, Y.B. 14, Kadima 13 and Lapid 12

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The poll was a survey of 500 Israelis conducted on April 25, 2012, and published on April 29 with a margin of error of ±4.5%.

If elections were held today who would you vote for?

Current Knesset seats in [brackets]
31 [27] Likud
17 [08] Labor
14 [15] Yisrael Beitenu
13 [28] Kadima
12 [—] Yesh Atid (Lapid)
09 [11] Shas
05 [05] Yahadut Hatorah/UTJ
04 [03] Meretz
04 [04] Hadash
03 [03] Jewish Home
03 [04] Ra’am-Ta’al
03 [03] Balad
02 [04] National Union
00 [05] Independence
00 Am Shalem (Amsalem)

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Knesset Spring Session 2012 Day 2 of 2: Coalition MKs Pressure Government on Migron Bills

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April 26, 2012

The Knesset took a break from their 39-day spring recess to have a four and a half hour session. The main topic was the Migron Bills, which were discussed but not officially presented or voted on. The disconnect on the issue between the coalition MKs and coalition ministers was evident, and nothing was resolved. Five motions were discussed overall. Both this and the previous special session resulted in low attendance with around one third of the MKs present at the peak of the day.

 

Non-Bills Summary

 

  • A motion on the topic of ‘The two Migron Bills that weren’t advanced and their votes were postponed several times during the winter session’, was discussed by MKs Danon (Likud), Orlev (J.H.), Zahalka (Balad), MK Ariel (N.U.) and Coalition Chairman Elkin (Likud). The discussion was tense, with heavy heckling and threats thrown around. Minister Begin (Likud) responded in the name of the government with a 45-minute response that was disrupted by hecklers, mostly from the coalition and his own party. Begin stressed that Orlev’s bill was unconstitutional but reserved judgment on MK Yaakov Katz’s bill. Following Minister Begin’s answer, MK Sheetrit (Kadima), MK Shai (Kadima), MK Plesner (Kadima), MK Herzog (Labor), MK Ben Ari (N.U.) and MK Khenin (Hadash) gave speeches to weigh in with their opinions. The motion was not voted on.

 

  • A motion on the topic of ‘Gaps in education. The Ministry of Education’s report that indicates gaps between Ethiopian natives and Israelis’ was discussed by Kadima MKs Molla and Tirosh. Justice Minister Neeman presented the government’s response. The motion was sent to the Education Committee by a 9-0 vote.

 

  • A motion on the topic of ‘Deterioration of socioeconomic conditions and government policy of fighting poor instead of poverty’ was discussed by MK Khenin (Hadash) and MK Zahalka (Balad). Deputy Finance Minister Cohen (Shas) presented the government’s response. The motion was sent to the Appropriations Committee by an 11-0 vote.
  • A motion on the topic of ‘Cost of living – the Netanyahu government continues to raise prices’ was discussed by Kadima MKs Shai and Duan. The motion was not voted on.
  • A motion on the topic of ‘Justice Minister Neeman’s initiative that bypasses the Supreme Court to enact legislation’ was discussed by MK Gal-On (Meretz) and MK Herzog (Labor). Justice Minister Neeman responded in the name of the government and defended himself. The motion was not voted on.

 

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This was the Knesset Jeremy English translation protocol of the Knesset’s April 18, 2012, session.

Official protocol in Hebrew: http://www.knesset.gov.il/plenum/data/01886712.doc

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Knesset Spring Session 2012 Day 1 of 2: Mofaz – New Opposition Leader

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The Knesset took a break from their 39-day spring recess to have a three hour session. The main topic of the day was MK Mofaz taking over as Opposition Leader following his victory over MK Livni in the Kadima leadership race. Since Kadima is the largest Knesset faction in the opposition, Kadima’s leader also serves as the Opposition Leader. Four motions were discussed, technical changes were made to a bill, and an election date for the next State Comptroller was determined.

 

Non-Bills Summary

 

  • Speaker Rivlin announced that the election for the next State Comptroller is set for May 14. He said that each candidate must have ten MKs backing them and submit their candidacy by May 4.
  • Speaker Rivlin announced that MK Shaul Mofaz will replace MK Tzipi Livni as the Leader of the Opposition effective immediately, following Mofaz’s victory over Livni in Kadima’s leadership primary the previous week. New Opposition Leader Mofaz gave a speech blasting the government, although he did take a moment to put on a kippa and read some passages from the bible. Education Minister Sa’ar (Likud) responded on behalf of the government in a fiery speech that resulted in Kadima heckling him throughout his time at the podium.
  • A motion on the topic of ‘Netanyahu’s three years of failed government’ was discussed by Kadima MKs Yoel Hasson and Molla. Education Minister Sa’ar responded on behalf of the government. The motion was sent for discussion in the Appropriations Committee following a raise of hands in support of the move.
  • A motion on the topic of ‘Bank of Israel confirms Netanyahu government deepens the gap of Israel’s sectors’ was discussed by Kadima MKs Tirosh and Whbee. The motion was not voted on.
  • A motion on the topic of ‘The failure of the Netanyahu government in perpetuating social disparities and the latest price increase wave’ was discussed by Labor Chairwoman Yachimovich and Meretz Chairwoman Gal-On. Deputy Finance Minister Cohen (Shas) responded on behalf of the government. The motion was sent for discussion in the Appropriations Committee following a show of hands in support of the move.
  • A motion on the topic of ‘Land Day and the Negev Arabs’ public distress’ was discussed by Hadash Chairman Barakeh and Ra’am-Ta’al MKs Tibi and El-Sana. Deputy Finance Minister Cohen responded on behalf of the government. The motion was sent for discussion in the Interior Committee following a show of hands in support of the move.
  • Finance Committee Chairman Shama (Likud) presented his committee’s request to make several technical changes to an Amendment on the Public Broadcasting Bill. The changes were approved by a show of hands supporting the move.

 

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This was the Knesset Jeremy English translation protocol of the Knesset’s April 2, 2012, session.

Official protocol in Hebrew: http://www.knesset.gov.il/plenum/data/01805212.doc

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