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New Party Passes Threshold, Likud Hits 16-Month Low in Israeli Poll
A new poll shows Ofer Winter's "Amcha Israel" party crossing the electoral threshold, while the Likud party falls to a 16-month low. The survey also indicates Gadi Eisenkot leadin…
Israeli Parties Forge Alliances Ahead of Elections to Maximize Votes
Four Israeli parties opposing Prime Minister Netanyahu have signed agreements to pool remaining votes in upcoming elections to prevent vote wastage. Meanwhile, Netanyahu's Likud p…
New Poll Shows Netanyahu Tied with Eisenkot, Coalition Weakens
A new poll shows Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud tied with Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party at 23 seats, while the governing coalition weakens to 52 seats. Ofer Winter's new party fails…
Likud Campaign Meeting Debates Strategy on Ofer Winter
A Likud campaign meeting saw a sharp debate over how to handle Ofer Winter's party. Some, like Ministers Karai and Elkin, advocated for immediate attacks, fearing he could harm th…
Netanyahu's Last-Minute Recruitment Drive for Likud Falters
Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud party failed in last-minute attempts to recruit prominent figures like judoka Oren Smadja and TV presenter Neteli Shem Tov for its Knesset list. S…
Likud Debates Strategy on Ofer Winter Amid Election Concerns
The Likud party is divided on how to approach Ofer Winter's candidacy, with some seeing him as a threat and others as a potential asset against Gadi Eisenkot. The debate is linked…
Lali Deri Proposes 'Servant's Status' Law for Military Recruits
Lali Deri of the "Amcha Israel" party proposed a "Servant's Status" law, linking military service to benefits, and advocated for Haredi integration through education. She also cri…
Polls Reveal Israeli Fears of Election Fraud and Unrest
Polls in Israel indicate widespread public fear of election fraud and the potential for the losing side to reject results, possibly with force. The political landscape is shifting…
38 Parties Submit Knesset Election Lists Ahead of 2026 Vote
Thirty-eight political parties have submitted their candidate lists to the Central Elections Committee for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections. The lists include established parti…
38 Parties Submit Knesset Election Lists Before Deadline
Thirty-eight political parties submitted their candidate lists for the 26th Knesset elections by the Tuesday evening deadline. The Central Elections Committee will now review all…
Ex-IDF General Accuses Former Chief of Staff of Fabricating Data on Gaza
Former IDF General Ofer Winter accused ex-Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot of fabricating data to avoid action in Gaza. Winter called for a more aggressive policy against enemies, mov…
Arab-Jewish Party Withdraws from Knesset Election Race
The Arab-Jewish party "Place for All of Us" has withdrawn from the upcoming Knesset elections due to concerns about not crossing the electoral threshold and wasting votes. The par…
Poll Shows Gadi Eisenkot Gaining on Netanyahu, Opposition Bloc Nears Majority
A Maariv poll shows Gadi Eisenkot gaining support, potentially enabling an opposition bloc to reach a 61-seat majority, while Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud remains stable.
Likud Considers Surplus Vote Pact With Ofer Vinter's Party
The Likud party is contemplating offering a surplus vote agreement to Ofer Vinter's "Amcha Israel" party ahead of the elections. Vinter's decision could influence the Likud's camp…
Likud Court Orders Netanyahu to Reveal Protected Knesset List Candidates
The Likud party court has ordered Benjamin Netanyahu to reveal his protected Knesset list candidates within two hours, amid internal disputes over their placement. The ruling come…
Religious Leader Vows Noam Party Will Contest Upcoming Election
Rabbi Tzvi Yisrael Tau, leader of the Noam party, announced the party will run in the upcoming elections and contest the vote, despite concerns about vote splitting on the right…
Key Israeli Political Figures Launch Independent Knesset Bids
Several prominent Israeli political figures, including former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and ex-IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, have formally submitted independent candidate…
Ofer Winter Launches Independent Knesset Bid, Defying Right-Wing Allies
Ofer Winter's new party, Amcha Israel, has submitted its candidate list for the upcoming Knesset elections, signaling an independent bid that defies calls for a merger with Bezale…
News Channel 13 Threatens to Void Settlement With Former Anchor
Former Channel 13 anchor Netael Shem Tov and the news company reached a settlement in her lawsuit, but a dispute over its terms led Channel 13 to threaten cancellation. Shem Tov c…
Ofer Winter's 'Amcha Israel' Party to Run Independently
Ofer Winter's new "Amcha Israel" party will run independently in the upcoming Knesset elections after rejecting offers from other right-wing factions. Winter aims for his party to…
Smotrich Criticizes Winter's Independent Run, Citing Risk to Right-Wing Rule
Bezalel Smotrich criticized Ofer Winter for running independently, warning it endangers right-wing rule and benefits the left. Smotrich urged voters to support Religious Zionism i…
Negotiations Fail as Winter Finalizes List for 'Amcha Israel' Party
Negotiations between the ultra-Orthodox party 'HaTzibur HaHaredi' and 'Amcha Israel' have failed due to disagreements over candidate list placement. 'Amcha Israel' will finalize i…
Likud MK Accuses Retired General's Party of Damaging Right-Wing Vote
Likud MK Avihai Boaron criticized retired General Ofer Winter's new party, "Amcha Israel," claiming it will "burn votes" and harm the right-wing bloc's electoral chances. Boaron u…
Israel Debates Palestinian Transfer Amid Post-October 7 Radicalization
The idea of transferring Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank, once a fringe concept, is gaining mainstream acceptance in Israel following the October 7 attacks. This shift is…
Israel Braces for Election Deadline, High Holy Days, and Global Events
Israel is navigating a busy week marked by the finalization of election candidate lists, the observance of Selichot prayers before the High Holy Days, and significant global event…
Ofer Winter Denies Report of Warning Netanyahu on Gaza Casualties
Ofer Winter, chairman of "Amcha Israel," denied a Channel 12 report that he warned Prime Minister Netanyahu of 15,000 soldier deaths in Gaza, calling it a "complete lie." Winter s…
Israeli Parties Forge Alliances and Face Shake-ups Ahead of October Election
Ahead of Israel's October 27 Knesset elections, parties are forming new alliances and undergoing significant shifts. Key developments include mergers on the right and center, defe…
New Political Alliance Boosts Netanyahu Bloc to 51 Seats in Poll
A new political union between Bezalel Smotrich and Moshe Feiglin has passed the electoral threshold, boosting the Netanyahu bloc to 51 seats in a new poll. The opposition bloc wea…
Israeli Election Alliances Shift as Parties Forge Deals and Face Uncertainty
Ahead of Israeli elections, parties are forming alliances and facing internal challenges. The right-wing bloc sees consolidation efforts led by Netanyahu, while the opposition is…
Ofer Wineter Vows Not to Sit With 'Anti-Zionist Arab Parties'
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Wineter, leader of the new 'Amcha Israel' party, announced he will not join a government with "anti-Zionist Arab parties" or allow a small party to…
Israeli Party Leaders Face Crucial Decisions Before Election List Deadline
Two Israeli party leaders, Ofer Vinter and Hili Tropper, must decide by September 8 whether to run independently or merge with larger parties before the election list deadline. Th…
Smotrich Invites Former IDF Commander Winter to Urgent Merger Talks
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich invited former IDF commander Ofer Winter to a meeting to discuss an immediate political merger, citing poll data suggesting strong voter support…
Senior Rabbi Rules It Permissible to Vote for Non-Jewish Candidate
Rabbi Elyakim Levanon has ruled that it is religiously permissible to vote for Yusef Haddad, a non-Jewish candidate. This contradicts Rabbi Shlomo Aviner's stance, while party lea…
Bereaved Parents Urge Right-Wing Leader Ofer Winter to Unite Parties
Leaders of the "Hahomah" forum urged right-wing party chairman Ofer Winter to unite with other parties to prevent wasted votes and secure the future of settlements. They warned th…
Gideon Saar Criticizes Political Rivals, Warns of Right-Wing Election Split
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar warned of a potential right-wing electoral split due to party fragmentation and criticized Gadi Eisenkot's suitability for prime minister. Saar also d…
Ex-IDF General Ultimatum to Netanyahu on Haredi Draft
Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter, leading the Amcha Israel party, has demanded that a law mandating universal military service be passed before joining any future government…
Ofer Winter Opens Door to Political Alliances With New Faces
Former IDF General Ofer Winter launched his new political party, "Amcha Israel," stating he is open to alliances but only with "new people," signaling a strategic approach to coal…
Israeli Defense Minister Advocates Palestinian Emigration from Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz proposed voluntary Palestinian emigration from Gaza as a solution, claiming 80% of residents desire to leave but are blocked by Hamas and lack…
Top Rabbi Says Non-Jews Cannot Lead Israel, Sparking Debate
Prominent Rabbi Shlomo Aviner declared that non-Jews cannot lead Israel, even if recognized as "Righteous Among the Nations." The "Amcha Israel" party, whose second candidate is n…
Ofer Winter Rejects Political Pressure, Vows to Sit with Netanyahu
Ofer Winter, launching his new party "Amcha Israel," rejected calls for mergers and declared his intention to join a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. He insisted on the mass…
Son of Legendary Fighter Joins Ofer Winter's Political Party
Moshe Har-Tzion, son of legendary fighter Meir Har-Tzion and founder of the 'Arzi' movement, has joined the 'Amcha Israel' political party led by retired Brigadier General Ofer Wi…
Netanyahu Pushes for Right-Wing Unity Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to unite right-wing parties by offering spots on the Likud list, but key figures like Itamar Ben-Gvir and Ofer Winter have refused…
Netanyahu's Offer to Former IDF General Ofer Winter Rejected
Prime Minister Netanyahu offered former IDF General Ofer Winter a place on the Likud party's election list, which Winter rejected. Winter later announced his party would recommend…
Ex-Minister Warns Reserve General Will Be '61st Finger' for Haredi Government
Matan Kahana, a candidate in Israel's National Unity party, strongly criticized retired Brigadier General Ofir Winter, accusing him of aligning with a bloc that would refuse to se…
Netanyahu's Options Narrow as Ben-Gvir, Winter Refuse Unity Talks
Prime Minister Netanyahu is struggling to unite the right-wing political bloc ahead of Israeli election list deadlines, as key figures Itamar Ben-Gvir and Ofer Winter refuse to me…
Gantz and Smotrich Receive Millions in Election Funding Despite Poll Struggles
Despite polling below the electoral threshold, Benny Gantz's National Unity and Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism parties will receive millions in election funding advances. Ye…
Majority Fear Netanyahu Will Mix Politics with Security Decisions, Poll Shows
A recent Channel 13 poll shows 68% of Israelis fear Prime Minister Netanyahu will let political motives influence security decisions, with opposition voters especially concerned…
Otzma Yehudit Firmly Rejects Running With Religious Zionism Ahead of Israeli Elections
Prime Minister Netanyahu invited Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich to discuss uniting right-wing parties, but Otzma Yehudit rejected any alliance with Religious Zionism and can…