Ayelet Shaked
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ayelet Shaked, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Four Parties Vie for Right-Center Voters in Israel’s Third Bloc Ahead of Elections
Four Israeli parties known as the "third bloc" are competing to attract right and center-right voters dissatisfied with the current government. Led by figures like Benny Gantz, Hi…
Former Netanyahu Chief of Staff Yoav Horovitz Breaks Silence on October 7 Failures
Yoav Horovitz, former chief of staff to Netanyahu, publicly criticizes the prime minister's leadership failures surrounding the October 7 attacks. His delayed testimony raises que…
Itamar Ben-Gvir Condemns Yoav Segalovich's Resignation as Plot to Form Government with Ra'am
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir condemned Yoav Segalovich's resignation from Yesh Atid as a left-wing plot to form a government with the Arab party Ra'am. Segalovich su…
Liberman Reveals He Offered Political Slots to Gilad Erdan and Others, Warns Voting for Erdan Supports Netanyahu
Avigdor Liberman revealed he offered political positions to Gilad Erdan and others but was refused, warning that voting for Erdan supports Netanyahu. He denied plans to ally with…
Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen Vows to Push 'Defendant Law' in Next Israeli Government
Yoram Cohen, former Shin Bet chief and senior political figure, aims to pass the "Defendant Law" preventing indicted politicians from forming a government in Israel's next adminis…
Bennett and Lieberman Plan Post-Election Alliance to Challenge Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister
Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman plan a post-election alliance to outnumber Gadi Eisenkot’s party and enforce a rotation for prime minister. Meanwhile, Ayelet Shaked and Benn…
Opposition Leader Yair Golan’s Influence Over Israeli Coalition Politics Explained
Ahead of Israel’s 2026 elections, opposition leader Yair Golan’s Democratic Party is gaining influence but remains a minority in potential coalitions. Despite concerns about his s…
Gantz to Lead Joint List, Shaked to Choose Government Role in Possible Third Bloc Union
Benny Gantz and Ayelet Shaked are negotiating a joint electoral list for the October 27 elections, with Gantz leading the list and Shaked securing first choice of government role…
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…
Emily Amrussi Urges Israeli Right and Center to Unite for Upcoming Elections
Journalist Emily Amrussi calls on Israeli right and center politicians to unite into a single list ahead of elections, representing the center bloc and prioritizing national unity…
Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein to Launch New Right-Wing Party Amid Coalition Talks
Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein will announce a new right-wing party tomorrow, aiming to attract more members while talks with Benny Gantz and Ayelet Shaked stall. Edelstein outlin…
Israeli Coalition Condemns Supreme Court for Blocking Budget Transfers as Political Interference
Israel's Supreme Court temporarily blocked budget transfers approved by the Knesset Finance Committee, citing procedural issues. Coalition members sharply criticized the court, ac…
Israeli Coalition Condemns Supreme Court for Halting Budget Transfers to Ultra-Orthodox Parties
Israeli coalition leaders sharply criticized the Supreme Court's decision to freeze budget transfers to ultra-Orthodox parties, accusing it of judicial overreach and political bia…
IDF Chief Must Approve All Targeted Killings in Gaza Amid Policy Shift
The IDF has imposed stricter rules requiring the Chief of Staff's approval for targeted killings in Gaza, reducing attacks amid international pressure for a ceasefire. Israeli lea…
Israel Rejects Calls to Halt Gaza Strikes Amid Political Pressure
Third Political Bloc Talks Collapse as Parties Prepare to Run Separately Ahead of Deadline
Negotiations among Israeli political groups in the "third bloc" have collapsed, with parties like Benny Gantz's and others preparing to run separately ahead of the September 7-8 c…
Right-Wing Leaders Warn Against Splitting Votes Amid New Party Formations
Likud Minister Amichai Shikli warns that the rise of multiple new right-wing parties in Israel risks splitting votes and weakening the nationalist camp ahead of elections. He urge…
Knesset Committee Chair Rotman Admits Mistakes in Judicial Reform Handling
Simcha Rotman, chair of the Knesset Constitution Committee, admitted he was willing to fully concede on the judicial reform to reach consensus but was thwarted by Gantz's party wi…
Likud Gains as Shas Drops to Seven Seats in Latest Israeli Poll
A Maariv poll shows Likud gaining two seats to 22 while Shas falls to seven seats. The coalition bloc holds 49 mandates, the opposition 57, with the new Zionist Home party crossin…
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…
Gadi Eizenkot Leads Mandate Poll as Likud Gains and Bennett Declines
Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael! party leads the latest Maariv poll with 23 seats, followed by a strengthened Likud at 9 seats. Bennett's Beyachad! party falls to 15 seats. Netanyahu's co…
Shas Criticizes New Right-Wing Parties for Anti-Haredi Stance and Political Shift
Shas's official publication sharply criticizes new right-wing Israeli parties and leaders for distancing themselves from the Haredi bloc and promoting anti-Haredi rhetoric, singli…
Likud Primaries Deal Blow to Incumbent MK Eti Atia in Dan-Tel Aviv District
The right-wing grassroots group Matot Arim endorsed Dor Harlap over incumbent MK Eti Atia in the Likud primaries for the Dan-Tel Aviv district, marking a significant political cha…
Ayelet Shaked Warns Political Partners of Challenges in Crossing Electoral Threshold
Ayelet Shaked warns her political partners Benny Gantz, Dedi Simchi, and Yuli Edelstein about the significant challenges of running independently and crossing the electoral thresh…
Ra'am Leader Mansour Abbas Refuses to Comment on Hamas Amid Threats to His Life
Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas refused to comment on Hamas during a Kan Reshet Bet interview, citing threats to his life. He condemned terror acts from October 7 and warned against lo…
Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked Testifies in Corruption Probe Involving Ex-Lawyer Head and Senior Judge
Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked testified in the "Neve Tzedek" corruption case involving former Bar Association head Effi Nave and Judge Eitan Orenstein. The probe centers o…
Undecided Voters Could Decide Israel's 2026 Election Amid Security and Cost of Living Concerns
About 10% of Israeli voters remain undecided three months before the 2026 elections, potentially deciding eight to ten Knesset seats. Security and economic issues dominate their c…
Tzvika Mor Urges Gradual Integration of Haredi Sector and Defends Religious Zionism List
Tzvika Mor, Religious Zionist Party candidate, opposes new Haredi conscription laws, advocating gradual integration through dialogue. He defends his party's Judea and Samaria repr…
Benny Gantz's Demand Stalls Formation of Third Political Bloc Ahead of Israeli Elections
Negotiations to form a third political bloc in Israel have stalled due to Benny Gantz's demand to lead the list, prompting a likely split into two separate parties led by Gilad Er…
Benny Gantz Refuses to Quit Election Race Despite Blue and White's Low Polls
Benny Gantz refuses to quit the election race despite Blue and White's poor polling, expressing confidence his party will cross the threshold. He calls for a unity government to s…
Israeli Finance Committee to Approve Over 340 Million Shekels in Coalition Funding for Settlements and Sectoral Budgets
The Israeli Finance Committee will approve over 340 million shekels in coalition funds for ministries including Science, Culture, Sports, Education, and Settlement, with oppositio…
Religious Zionism Holds Primaries to Select Knesset List Led by Finance Minister Smotrich
The Religious Zionism party held primaries on Sunday, with 173 delegates voting to confirm Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich as leader and select the party's Knesset list. Voting…
Corin Gideon Models Lingerie Unfiltered and Discusses Potential Political Future
Corin Gideon posed unfiltered for Triumph's lingerie campaign and revealed she was approached by politician Gilad Erdan about joining his new party ahead of October elections, but…
Hadash Condemns Killing of Terrorists After West Bank Attack, Blames Israeli Occupation
Hadash condemned the killing of Palestinians after a deadly attack in the West Bank that killed one Israeli settler. The party blamed Israeli government policies for perpetuating…
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…
Senior Israeli Politicians Hold Multiple Meetings to Form Joint Political List
Benny Gantz, Dedi Simchi, Yuli Edelstein, and Ayelet Shaked have held multiple meetings in two weeks to form a joint political list but face leadership and organizational disagree…
Smotrich Considers Reserving Knesset Spot for Dr. Avishi Ben Haim Amid Third Bloc Unity Talks
Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party is considering placing Dr. Avishi Ben Haim second on its Knesset list to broaden appeal amid low poll numbers. Talks for a joint run wit…
Gilad Erdan Offers Former Beauty Queen Titi Aynaw Role in New Political Movement
Gilad Erdan is forming a new political movement ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections and has invited former beauty queen Titi Aynaw to join. Aynaw has also received offers fro…
Ayelet Shaked and Yuli Edelstein Veto Benny Gantz Leading New Party List
Ayelet Shaked and Yuli Edelstein oppose Benny Gantz leading their new centrist party list, fearing it will alienate soft right-wing voters. Despite agreement on campaign strategy…
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…
Israeli Supreme Court Judge Temporarily Halts New Communications Law Hours After Knesset Approval
Two days after the Knesset passed a new Communications Law to modernize media regulation, Supreme Court Justice Ofer Groskopf issued an interim injunction halting its immediate im…
Berla Crombie Urges Israeli Right to Reclaim Clear Ideological Battle in Upcoming Elections
Berla Crombie, chairman of the Tekuma movement, says Israel's upcoming elections hinge on ideological clarity within the right-wing camp. He warns of threats to settlements and cr…
Israeli Opposition Nears Knesset Majority but Faces Political Deadlock
Recent polls show Israel's opposition nearing a Knesset majority with 67 seats, but political fragmentation and uncertain alliances may prevent forming a government. The coalition…
Former Likud Minister Gilad Erdan Condemns New 'Draft Evasion' Laws, Considers Running for Right-Wing Party
Former Likud minister Gilad Erdan criticized new Knesset laws favoring draft evaders, expressing shame and pain, and is considering running in elections with a new right-wing part…
Dan Illouz Reveals Attempt to Oust Netanyahu Within Likud After October 7 Attacks
Dan Illouz, a Likud MK, disclosed that after the October 7 attacks, about one-third of Likud members attempted to oust Netanyahu but failed due to ego conflicts. Illouz criticized…
Opposition Bloc Led by Eisenkot Gains Majority in New Israeli Poll
A recent Channel 13 poll indicates the opposition bloc, including Hendel and Tropper's parties, would win 61 Knesset seats, outpacing Netanyahu's coalition at 50 seats. Likud rema…