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Israel's Electric Vehicle Adoption Plummets Amid Policy Uncertainty
Israel's electric vehicle market is in sharp decline due to rising taxes and policy uncertainty, reversing a previous trend of strong adoption. Experts warn that without governmen…
Israel Faces Declining Education Scores and Rising Living Costs
Israel is grappling with a dual crisis: declining performance in international education assessments and persistently high living costs attributed to agricultural protectionism. B…
Israel Launches Ambitious $6.4 Million Tuna Farming Project
Israel has launched a 24 million shekel national project in Eilat to establish the country's first land-based tuna breeding facility. The initiative aims to boost food security an…
Netanyahu Denies Minister Dichter Spot on Likud Knesset List
Haaretz journalist Josh Breiner criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not reserving a spot on the Likud Knesset list for Minister Avi Dichter, calling it a humiliation…
Israel Unveils 30-Year Food Security Plan Amid Budget Disputes
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a 30-year national food security plan, costing up to 5 billion shekels, to ensure food availability amid climate change and populatio…
Benet Defends High Knesset List Placement for Young Candidate Amid Criticism
Naftali Bennett's party is facing backlash for placing young candidate Yonatan Shilo high on its Knesset list, with critics citing his limited experience and past questionable sta…
Israeli Parties Race to Submit Election Lists Amid Coalition Talks
Israeli political parties are rushing to submit their election lists ahead of the September 8th deadline, with ongoing coalition negotiations and internal party disputes shaping t…
Israel Begins Official Party List Submissions for Upcoming Elections
Israel's Central Elections Committee began accepting party list submissions on September 7, 2026, with a deadline of September 8. Political parties are navigating negotiations for…
Ex-IDF Chief Gabi Ashkenazi Offered Top Spot on Likud List
Former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi has been offered a top spot on the Likud party's Knesset list, potentially within the top five. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu is rep…
Finance Minister Blocks Agriculture Minister's Food Security Plan
Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich blocked a food security plan proposed by Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter, delaying its approval until a joint economic discussion can b…
Top Olive Growers Honored for Contributions to Israeli Agriculture
Outstanding farmers Sheikh Yusef Mehana Faraj and Yossi Friedman were honored for their contributions to Israel's olive sector at a ceremony attended by Agriculture Minister Avi D…
Netanyahu Offers Former Golani Commander Chikko Tamir Spot on Likud List
Prime Minister Netanyahu has offered a secured position on the Likud party's election list to retired Brigadier General Chikko Tamir. This offer aims to strengthen the party's sec…
Agriculture Minister Accused of Sabotaging Reform with 'Food Security' Bill
Israeli Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter is promoting a "national food security" plan that critics claim is a ploy by the agricultural lobby to block reforms designed to lower foo…
Decade-Old Warning Ignored on Gaza Sewage Threatening Israeli Desalination Plants
A decade-old report warning of pollution from Gaza's sewage impacting Israel's desalination plants has resurfaced as several plants remain offline due to turbidity. Environmental…
Netanyahu Accused of Hollowing Out Likud Party, Leaving Only a Shell
An analysis claims Prime Minister Netanyahu has destroyed the Likud party, leaving it hollowed out and filled with subservient members. The article criticizes the current candidat…
Israel's Agriculture Faces Crisis as Desalination Systems Shut Down
High seawater turbidity has forced the shutdown of most of Israel's desalination plants, threatening severe crop damage and jeopardizing food security. The government is working t…
Israel Faces Water Crisis as Desalination Plants Shut Down
Israel's major desalination plants have been shut down due to a surge of turbid water from Egypt, impacting water supply and threatening severe damage to the agricultural sector…
Israel Faces Water Crisis as Desalination Plants Shut Down
Israel's desalination plants are largely offline due to turbid seawater, impacting agriculture and causing uncertainty about water supply. The crisis, linked to extreme weather an…
Israel Faces Severe Water Crisis as Desalination Plants Shut Down
Israel is experiencing a severe water crisis due to the shutdown of five major desalination plants, impacting drinking water and agriculture. Farmers, especially in the south, fac…
Negev Farmers Warn of Collapse Amidst Water Supply Crisis
Israeli farmers in the Negev are warning of collapse as desalination plant shutdowns due to turbid seawater have cut off vital irrigation, threatening crops and investments. Agric…
Marwan Barghouti Transforms From Convicted Terrorist to International Symbol Amid Controversy
Marwan Barghouti, serving multiple life sentences in Israel for involvement in terrorist attacks, has become an international symbol of Palestinian resistance, dubbed the "Palesti…
Israeli Parties Finalize Knesset Candidate Lists Amid Last-Minute Negotiations and Reserved Slots
Israeli political parties are finalizing their Knesset candidate lists ahead of the deadline, with Netanyahu reserving slots in Likud, Eizenkot preparing a large new party list, a…
Winter’s Refusal to Join Right-Wing Bloc Sparks Tensions in Netanyahu’s Camp
Ofir Winter’s refusal to join existing right-wing parties is causing tension in Netanyahu’s coalition, with fears of vote splitting reminiscent of 1992. Netanyahu plans to limit r…
Likud Ministers Reverse Boycott, Resume Interviews with Channel 12 Despite No Apology to IDF Unit 100
Likud ministers, including Shlomo Karhi and Boaz Bismuth, have ended their boycott of Channel 12 despite no apology to IDF Unit 100 soldiers, following Prime Minister Netanyahu's…
Netanyahu Considers Reserved Knesset Seats for Ze'ev Elkin, Avi Dichter, and Menashe Zalaka
Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering reserving Knesset list spots for Menashe Zalaka, Ze'ev Elkin, and Avi Dichter to strengthen Likud’s appeal and security credentials. Zalaka…
Pinehas Idan’s Union Tactics Spark Ben Gurion Strike Amid Rising Israel-Turkey Tensions
Pinehas Idan’s union tactics triggered a strike at Ben Gurion Airport to secure his son's leadership. Israeli officials warn Netanyahu’s harsh rhetoric against Turkey may escalate…
Netanyahu Grants Political Shield Only to Avi Dichter After Likud Primaries
After the Likud primaries, Netanyahu decided to grant a protected Knesset list spot only to Minister Avi Dichter, excluding other prominent members. To ease tensions, he promised…
Israel Prepares for Turkish Threat Amid Political Tensions and Regional Instability
Israel is bracing for a growing threat from Turkey's military presence in Syria while facing internal political tensions and fears of provocations at the Temple Mount ahead of ele…
Likud Primaries Reveal Who Truly Integrates and Who Remains an Outsider
The Likud party primaries revealed which politicians have truly integrated and who remains marginalized, affecting internal alliances and careers. The article also includes a pers…
Ayalon Flood Prevention Drainage System Faces Operational Budget Shortfall Ahead of Winter
The drainage system designed to prevent flooding in the Ayalon area as part of Israel Railways' fourth track project lacks an approved operational budget ahead of winter. Despite…
Netanyahu Ally Confirms Tali Gottlieb Will Not Serve as Minister in Next Government
A Netanyahu ally confirmed Tali Gottlieb will not be appointed minister despite her mid-list placement in Likud primaries, with Netanyahu satisfied by the overall results and plan…
Likud Lawmakers Facing Primary Defeat Eligible for Substantial Transition Grants
After the Likud primaries, outgoing MKs, including 17 from Likud, are eligible for transition grants ranging from three to six months' salary, with veteran members receiving up to…
Netanyahu Edges Out Tal Gilboa in C14 Online Poll Following Party Primary Dispute
In a C14 online poll with 1,321 voters, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu narrowly defeated Knesset member Tal Gilboa following her criticism of his candidate selections a…
Likud Primaries Yield Few New Faces in Top 26, Netanyahu’s Reserved Slots Key
The Likud primaries concluded with few new candidates entering the top 26 list, aside from Netanyahu’s reserved slot for Oren Dobronski. Regional winners and newcomers mostly rank…
Netanyahu Plans to Secure Avi Dichter's Knesset Seat Amid Internal Likud Disputes
Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to secure a Knesset seat for Avi Dichter after his poor showing in Likud primaries, amid internal party disputes and accusations of sabotage. Likud…
Eisenkot’s Party Surpasses Likud in First Post-Primary Poll with No Clear Majority
A Kan News poll shows Benny Gantz’s party leading with 24 seats, surpassing Likud’s 23, but no bloc holds a majority to form a government. Likud voters show mixed views on their n…
Netanyahu Faces Internal Revolt as Key Likud Figures Plot Political Revenge
Raviv Drucker Celebrates Likud Primaries, Criticizes Avi Dichter and Others
Journalist Raviv Drucker celebrated the Likud primaries on August 18, 2026, criticizing Avi Dichter's political role and welcoming the removal of certain politicians, calling it a…
Journalist Akiva Novick Praises Likud Primary Results, Rejects Voting for Party
Israeli journalist Akiva Novick praised the Likud party's primary results for favoring achievement-focused candidates and rejecting divisive figures. He highlighted Eli Cohen's su…
Energy Minister Eli Cohen Tops Likud Primaries with Unexpected Vote Surge
Energy Minister Eli Cohen won first place in the Likud primaries with 46,224 votes, surpassing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Cohen's broad support network and media presence helped…
Former PM Naftali Bennett Adds Northern Israel Social Entrepreneur Nissan Zaabi to 'Together' Party List
Naftali Bennett's 'Together' party adds Nissan Zaabi, a social entrepreneur and reserve soldier from northern Israel, to its Knesset candidate list. Zaabi has served over 400 days…
Netanyahu Shapes Likud Primaries to Secure Loyal Candidates and Moderate Appeal
Prime Minister Netanyahu managed the Likud primaries to prioritize loyal and moderate candidates, sidelining some perceived as non-electoral or disloyal. While he secured key plac…
Netanyahu Dominates Likud Primaries Amid Leadership and Security Gaps
Several Prominent Likud Members Left Off Party List After Primaries
Following the Likud party primaries, several prominent members including Avi Dichter and May Golan were excluded from the upcoming Knesset list, with most reacting quietly except…
Most Likud MKs Opposing Smotrich’s Dairy Reform Lose Realistic Knesset Spots in Primaries
Following Likud primaries, many MKs and ministers who opposed Bezalel Smotrich’s dairy reform were relegated to low list positions, likely excluding them from the next Knesset. Th…
Former Netanyahu Adviser Criticizes Likud Primaries, Warns Party Faces Challenges
Likud Primaries Count Shows May Golan and Several Ministers Outside Winning Spots
In the Likud primaries, over 95% of votes counted show Ministers May Golan, Avi Dichter, and Idit Silman outside winning spots, with Nir Barkat and Ze'ev Elkin vying for the last…
Likud Primaries: Eli Cohen Leads as Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin Follow
Eli Cohen leads the Likud primaries with Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin following, while Nir Barkat edges out Zeev Elkin for a key spot. Several candidates, including Hanoch Milvitsky…
