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Yoaz Hendel Sets Record for Party Switching During Election Campaign
Israeli politician Yoaz Hendel has reportedly set a world record by switching political parties multiple times during a single election campaign. The article criticizes this pract…
Ex-Mayor Predicts Election Upset for Blue and White Party
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch, now a candidate with the Blue and White party, predicts the party will outperform expectations in the upcoming election. She believes voters…
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Joins Blue and White, Predicts Election Surprise
Aliza Bloch, former mayor of Beit Shemesh, joined the Blue and White party for the upcoming Knesset elections, predicting a major surprise. She cited public fatigue with political…
Gantz's National Unity Party Unveils Knesset List with Aliza Bloch at Third Place
Benny Gantz's National Unity party submitted its Knesset list for the 26th elections, placing newcomer Aliza Bloch third and ensuring 50% female representation in the top ten cand…
Reservist Roy Kunkel Joins Benny Gantz's National Unity Party
Benny Gantz's National Unity Party has added reservist Roy Kunkel to its electoral list. Kunkel, previously linked to Yair Lapid and Yoaz Hendel's party, cited the need for politi…
Gadi Eisenkot's Party Unveils 2026 Election List, Vows to Form Zionist Government
Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party unveiled its candidate list for the 2026 elections, vowing to form a broad Zionist government. Meanwhile, MK Michael Biton announced his departure…
Gantz Vows to Continue Knesset Race Amid Party Shake-up
Benny Gantz's National Unity party insists he will remain in the Knesset race despite MK Michael Biton's departure. The party is seeking to bolster its list by potentially adding…
TV Host Lucy Aharish Slams Israeli Politics as 'Shallow and Filthy'
Israeli TV host Lucy Aharish sharply criticized the current political climate surrounding the upcoming elections, describing it as a "shallow and filthy reality show" where politi…
Ayelet Shaked Rules Out Knesset Run, Citing Electoral Threshold
Former Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked will not run in the upcoming Israeli elections, stating her party cannot pass the electoral threshold. She had explored potential alliances…
Israeli Politics Sees Renewed Focus on Public Education Amidst Crisis
Israeli politicians are making education a central issue in upcoming elections, addressing teacher shortages, low academic performance, and parental distrust. Candidates from the…
Erdan's Unity Party Quits Election Race Amidst Finalizing Slates
Gilad Erdan's Unity Party has withdrawn from the upcoming Knesset election, citing low public support and a focus on the prime ministerial question. The move occurs as parties scr…
Gilad Erdan Withdraws New Party from Israeli Election Race
Gilad Erdan, former Israeli minister and UN envoy, has withdrawn his newly formed "Achdut" party from the upcoming election. The decision follows failed merger talks and low poll…
Gilad Erdan Withdraws Unity Party From Upcoming Elections
Gilad Erdan announced his Unity Party will not contest the upcoming elections due to insufficient support and failed alliance talks. He stated the public's priority is the prime m…
Gilad Erdan Withdraws Unity Party from Knesset Race
Gilad Erdan has withdrawn his "Unity" party from the Knesset election race, citing low poll numbers and failed merger talks. He stated the public's priority is a decision on the p…
Former Mayor Aliza Bloch Proposes Sweeping Education Reforms
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch is proposing major reforms to Israel's education system, including decentralization, empowering teachers and principals, and establishing a c…
Education System Crisis Demands National Security Overhaul
Israeli educators and policy experts are calling for a radical overhaul of the education system, deeming it a critical national security issue. They argue that the current system…
Northern Israel Schools Reopen Amidst Challenges After War
Schools in Kiryat Shmona and northern Israel reopen with fewer students and non-standard class sizes after years of war and evacuation. Efforts are underway to rebuild the educati…
Opposition Parties Avoid Addressing Israel's Judicial Overhaul and October Tragedy in Campaign Messages
Ahead of Israel's next Knesset elections, opposition parties largely avoid addressing the government's judicial overhaul and the October 2023 tragedy, favoring vague unity message…
Israel's Third Bloc Urged to Embrace New Leadership for Unity Government
In Israel's polarized political landscape, Blue and White and The Unity parties propose a third bloc advocating a broad government including both major camps. Success depends on p…
Former Kulanu MK Roy Folkman Joins Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael Party After Rift with Gilad Erdan
Roy Folkman, formerly involved in Gilad Erdan’s new party, has joined Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael party following a fallout with Erdan. Folkman’s move comes amid Erdan’s party struggl…
Gilad Erdan Calls Unity Party the True Home of Religious Zionism, Rejects Draft Evasion
Gilad Erdan, leader of the Unity Party, declared his party the true home for Religious Zionists after Likud distanced itself from them. He criticized Likud's leadership and ultra-…
Liberman Proposes Unified Prime Minister Solution to Opposition Ahead of 2026 Elections
Avigdor Liberman claims to have developed a prime minister solution acceptable to all opposition parties, rejecting independent runs and technical mergers ahead of Israel's 2026 e…
Right-Wing Party Split Debated Amid Likud Primaries and New Faction Formation
Israeli political analysts debated rumors of an Arab deception plan, internal Likud primaries tensions, and the formation of a new right-wing party by Gilad Erdan and others. Opin…
Former Lawmaker Roy Folkman Joins Gilad Erdan’s New Party Unity Ahead of 2026 Elections
Gilad Erdan launched the new party Unity on August 11, 2026, with former MK Roy Folkman joining its founding team and Olympic medalist Oren Smadja also signing on. The party aims…
Olympic Medalist Oren Smadja Joins Gilad Erdan’s New Unity Party
Olympic medalist Oren Smadja joined Gilad Erdan’s new Unity Party, emphasizing the need for national unity over political divisions. Smadja, who lost his son in combat, cited his…
Aliza Bloch Clarifies Stance: Supports Arabs, Rejects Terror Supporters
Aliza Bloch affirmed support for Arab citizens in Israel but rejected cooperation with Arab parties backing terrorism, clarifying her political red lines amid new party formation…
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins Gilad Erdan's New Right-Wing Party Unity
Aliza Bloch, former mayor of Beit Shemesh, joined Gilad Erdan's new right-wing party Unity, emphasizing a new approach to ultra-Orthodox conscription and national responsibility…
Former Israeli UN Envoy Gilad Erdan Launches New Party 'Unity' in Bet Shemesh
Gilad Erdan launched his new party "Unity" in Bet Shemesh on August 11, 2026, with Aliza Bloch joining. The party targets right-wing voters dissatisfied with Likud, emphasizing un…
Aliza Bloch Supports Inclusive Government Talks but Rules Out Terror-Linked Arab Parties
Aliza Bloch, who recently joined Gilad Erdan's party, supports including Arab representation in a broad Israeli government if parties recognize Israel's Jewish identity and suppor…
Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein Launch New Right-Wing Party Aiming for Broad Zionist Government
Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein launched a new right-wing party aiming to form a broad Zionist government, breaking the traditional two-bloc system. Erdan left Likud after 30 years…
Gilad Erdan to Announce New Right-Wing Party with Yuli Edelstein as No. 2
Gilad Erdan will announce a new right-wing party with Yuli Edelstein as second on the list, aiming to offer an alternative to Likud within the third bloc. The party rejects any co…
Former Minister Gilad Erdan Offers News Anchor Natali Shem-Tov Key Role in New Party, She Declines
Former minister Gilad Erdan is set to announce a new political party and offered news anchor Natali Shem-Tov a prominent role, which she declined. Shem-Tov remains open to a Likud…
Moshe Kahlon Holds Up Gilad Erdan’s New Political Party Launch
Gilad Erdan is preparing to launch a new political party within the emerging "third bloc" in Israel but is delaying the official announcement pending former Finance Minister Moshe…
Former Minister Gilad Erdan Plans Party Launch, Challenges Netanyahu and Narrow Government
Gilad Erdan plans to launch a new party and run in Israel's 26th Knesset elections, positioning himself against Netanyahu and narrow coalition governments. He rejects Netanyahu's…
US Considers New Strikes on Iran Amid Tehran's Threats to Israeli Infrastructure
President Trump is considering new US strikes on Iran's energy sites amid rising tensions, with Iran threatening retaliation against Israeli and US infrastructure. The US Embassy…
New Political Bloc Between Netanyahu and Opposition Nears Decisive Moment Ahead of Israeli Elections
As Israel’s election approaches, a new political bloc between Netanyahu’s camp and the opposition is forming, with key figures like Gilad Erdan and Ofer Winter considering indepen…
Dr. Aliza Bloch Urges Religious Zionism to Lead National Unity Amid Israel’s Critical Moment
Dr. Aliza Bloch returns to public life, urging Religious Zionism to lead national unity efforts amid Israel's critical internal challenges following October 7 attacks. She calls f…
Residents Challenge Beit Shemesh City Council Over Gender-Separated Pool Policy in Neve Shamir
Residents of Neve Shamir in Beit Shemesh petition the court against the city’s decision to run the new pool with full gender segregation and no family swim hours, arguing it contr…
Former Likud Minister Gilad Erdan Plans New Right-Liberal Party Ahead of 2026 Elections
Former Likud official Gilad Erdan is set to launch a new right-liberal party focused on broad Zionist governance and conscription issues ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, with Yul…
Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein Plan New Right-Liberal Party Without Ayelet Shaked
Gilad Erdan is set to launch a new right-liberal party with Yuli Edelstein as his deputy, focusing on broad Zionist governance and equalizing military service, excluding Ayelet Sh…
New 'Confident Party' Emerges Amid Israel's Political Fragmentation
A new political faction called the Confident Party, led unofficially by attorney Tali Gottlieb, aims to gain influence independently in Israel's upcoming elections. Several politi…
Israeli Politics, Society, and Culture Highlighted Ahead of Upcoming Elections and Tisha B'Av
Israel prepares for October elections following Knesset dissolution and controversial laws, amid ongoing political realignments. Religious communities observe Tisha B'Av with safe…
Aliza Bloch Signals Possible Alliance with New Center-Right Political List Ahead of Elections
Former Beit Shemesh mayor Aliza Bloch publicly supports a new center-right political alliance formed by Hili Tropper, Yoaz Hendel, and others, hinting she may join them in the upc…
Political Alliance Forms Between Hili Trooper and Yoaz Hendel Amid Candidate Talks
The political union between Hili Trooper and Yoaz Hendel is advancing but delayed due to Hendel's reserve duty, with potential candidates like Shira Shapira and Aliza Bloch being…
Right-Wing Israeli Politicians Explore New Party Alliances Ahead of Elections
Yuli Edelstein leaves Likud to form a new right-wing party with Ayelet Shaked, focusing on equal burden sharing and excluding Arab parties. Gilad Erdan also explores a unifying ri…
Yuli Edelstein Officially Leaves Likud After Over 20 Years, Plans New Right-Wing Party
Yuli Edelstein announced his departure from Likud after over 20 years and will not run in the next primaries. He is collaborating with Ayelet Shaked to form a new right-wing party…
Yuli Edelstein Leaves Likud to Form New Right-Wing Party with Ayelet Shaked
Yuli Edelstein is leaving Likud and partnering with Ayelet Shaked to form a new right-wing party, aiming to offer a Zionist alternative independent of Arab and ultra-Orthodox part…
New Right-Wing Party 'Right of Zion' Forms to Fill Political Vacuum in Israel
The newly formed Israeli right-wing party "Right of Zion" aims to fill a political void by refusing to join governments reliant on non-Zionist parties. Encouraged by Rabbi Beni Ka…
