Ayelet Shaked
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ayelet Shaked, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
MK Yael Ron Ben-Moshe Leaves Benny Gantz's Blue and White Party
MK Yael Ron Ben-Moshe has left Benny Gantz's Blue and White party, citing concerns over the new political framework and potential government formation risks. She expressed respect…
Amichai Shikli Brands Naftali Bennett Israel’s Biggest Political Fraud
Amichai Shikli, Likud’s Minister for the Diaspora, accused Naftali Bennett of being Israel’s biggest political fraud, criticizing his leadership and tactics during the 2021 govern…
Right-Wing Parties Urged to Unite to Avoid Losing Votes in Upcoming Israeli Elections
A new poll shows small right-wing Zionist parties in Israel risk falling below the electoral threshold if they run separately. A joint list led by Ayelet Shaked, Yoaz Hendel, and…
Jonathan Pollard Joins Israeli Politics, Endorses Sharren Haskel’s Israel Ahead Party
Jonathan Pollard, former U.S. naval intelligence analyst convicted of spying for Israel, has joined Sharren Haskel’s Israel Ahead party and publicly endorsed her ahead of the upco…
Former PM Bennett Commits to Enabling Government Change Regardless of Role
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett pledged to support a government change regardless of his role, criticized Netanyahu's handling of Iran's nuclear threat, and highligh…
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…
Planning Policies Shape Jewish Presence in Galilee Beyond Illegal Construction
Investigations reveal that Israeli planning policies systematically favor Arab communities in the Galilee, restricting Jewish settlement growth through land allocation, pricing, a…
Amid Right-Wing Tensions, Amir Winter's Entry Could Propel Eisenkot to Prime Ministership
Retired Brigadier General Amir Winter plans to enter Israeli politics with a right-wing list, risking a vote split that could weaken Netanyahu's bloc and enable Benny Gantz to bec…
Ayelet Shaked Faces New Setbacks in Political Comeback Ahead of Israeli Elections
Ayelet Shaked faces renewed setbacks as Israel Beytenu rejects her inclusion and Blue and White members resist her joining, fearing post-election disloyalty that could aid Netanya…
Retired Brigadier Dedi Simchi Urges Party Unity Ahead of September Elections
Retired Brigadier General Dedi Simchi urges Israeli political parties to unite before the September 7 Knesset elections to form a broad coalition government, warning that failure…
Naftali Bennett Faces Repeated Decline in Polls Ahead of Elections
Naftali Bennett has repeatedly seen his poll numbers decline sharply before elections, with his parties underperforming final expectations since 2015. Despite a strong political c…
Right-Wing Backlash Erupts Over Likud Primary Results, Netanyahu Faces Criticism
The Likud primaries have provoked anger among right-wing voters due to Tali Gottlieb's low ranking and May Golan's exclusion, leading some to consider voting for other right-wing…
Benny Gantz Negotiates Blue and White Merger with Ayelet Shaked as No. 2
Benny Gantz is negotiating a merger with Ayelet Shaked, who is set to become the second candidate on the Blue and White list, while current No. 2 Dedi Simchi faces uncertainty. Th…
Professor Asher Cohen Critiques Israel's Electoral Threshold as Political Stability Myth
Professor Asher Cohen argues that Israel's electoral threshold has failed to reduce party fragmentation or ensure political stability, instead causing large vote losses and unstab…
Ayelet Shaked Leads New Right-Wing Political Initiative Targeting Religious Zionists
Ayelet Shaked is spearheading a new right-wing political initiative in Israel targeting moderate religious Zionists and traditional right-wing voters. The group aims to form an in…
Finance Minister Smotrich Warns of Arab Land Takeover in Galilee Due to Planning Failures
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich condemned Israel's planning policies in the Galilee for enabling Arab land takeovers, calling it a major strategic threat. He praised Minister Ay…
Israeli Politics Sees Decline in Women Leading Parties Despite Public Support
Despite public support for female political representation, no women lead Israeli parties in the 2026 elections, marking a decline from previous years when women headed major part…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yesh Atid Leads with 23 Seats as Likud Drops to 21 in New Poll
A Channel 13 poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yesh Atid leading with 23 seats, Likud dropping to 21, and Netanyahu's coalition holding 49 seats. Eizenkot leads Netanyahu 47% to 34% in p…
Gadi Eizenkot's Party Strengthens While Netanyahu's Likud Declines in New Poll
A Channel 13 poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's party leading with 23 seats, surpassing Netanyahu's Likud at 21 seats. Eizenkot leads Netanyahu 47% to 34% in prime minister suitability. T…
Avigdor Lieberman Advises Ayelet Shaked to Delay Political Return Amid Israel Beytenu Talks
Avigdor Lieberman disclosed that he advised Ayelet Shaked to delay her political return amid talks about her joining Israel Beytenu. Despite previous discussions and speculation…
Amichai Shikli Reveals Netanyahu Rival Bennett Offered Him Ambassador Role to Leave Knesset
Amichai Shikli revealed that Naftali Bennett offered him an ambassador role to leave the Knesset, criticized former Yamina leaders, and warned against right-wing party fragmentati…
Energy Minister Eli Cohen Rejects False Peace Deals, Vows No Withdrawal Without Hamas Disarmament
Former PM Naftali Bennett Seeks Political Alliance Amid Party's Poll Decline
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is seeking a political merger with Hili Tropper and the Beit Tzioni list to counteract his party Yahad's decline in polls ahead of Israel's O…
Liberman and Bennett Hold Secret Talks to Block Gadi Eizenkot's Path to Premiership
Naftali Bennett's close aide secretly met with Avigdor Liberman to discuss forming a joint bloc to prevent Gadi Eizenkot from receiving the mandate to form Israel's next governmen…
Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen Vows to Pass 'Defendant Law' in Next Israeli Government
Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen pledged to pass the "Defendant Law" preventing indicted lawmakers from forming a government in Israel's next administration. He criticized politi…
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…
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…
