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Arab Voters Seen as Netanyahu's Key Hope for 2026 Election Victory
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's best chance for winning the 2026 Israeli elections may come from Arab voters, according to an analysis of the current electoral map. The articl…
Arab Party Leader Warns of 'Great Danger' from Zionist Voter Recruitment
Balad party chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh warned of a "very serious danger" from "Zionist parties" attempting to recruit Arab voters. His party plans an "organized campaign" to preve…
Hapoel Tirah Scores Four in Victory; Two Teams Suffer Losses
Hapoel Tirah achieved a 4-0 victory in the first division league. Meanwhile, Ittihad Bnei Jatt and Hapoel Bnei Msas both lost their respective matches, while Maccabi Umm Al-Fahm d…
Jewish Ex-Cop Joins Arab Party Ra'am to Bridge Israeli Divides
Yoav Segalovitz, a Jewish former police officer, has joined the Arab party Ra'am as its first Jewish candidate, aiming to build bridges between Israel's Jewish and Arab communitie…
Gadi Eisenkot Eyes Prime Minister's Residence with Minority Government Strategy
Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party is planning to form a minority government after the upcoming elections, aiming to secure the Prime Minister's residence by becoming the largest par…
Israeli Lawmakers Trade Barbs Over Election Spending and Party Integrity
Israeli lawmakers Yulia Malinovsky and Benny Gantz's Blue and White party engaged in a public dispute over election campaign spending and party integrity. Malinovsky accused Gantz…
Israeli Polls Show Arab Parties Gaining 11-14 Knesset Seats
Israeli opinion polls following the close of party lists project Arab parties will win between 11 and 14 seats in the Knesset, potentially playing a kingmaker role in government f…
Israeli Lawmakers Trade Barbs Over Election Spending and Alleged Corruption
MK Yulia Malinovsky accused Benny Gantz's National Unity party of wasting NIS 15 million in public funds on a doomed election campaign. National Unity retaliated by calling Malino…
Ben-Gvir Party Seeks Ban on Arab Israeli Political Group
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's party, Otzma Yehudit, has petitioned the High Court to ban the Arab Israeli party Balad, alleging support for terrorism and a threat to state se…
Israeli PM Netanyahu Received Pre-Oct. 7 Warning, Did Not Update IDF, Shin Bet
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly received a warning about the October 7th attacks days in advance but failed to inform the IDF and Shin Bet. The article also includes…
Far-Right Minister Seeks to Bar Arab Party, Leader from Knesset
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's party, Otzma Yehudit, has formally requested the disqualification of the United Arab List (Ra'am) and its leader, Mansour Abba…
Israeli Politics Returning to 1970s Model of Leader-Centric Parties
An Israeli democracy researcher warns that many parties are returning to a 1970s model where leaders, not internal primaries, select Knesset candidates. This trend weakens interna…
Israeli Parties Finalize Lists for 2026 Elections Amidst Alliances and Solo Runs
Israeli political parties have submitted their final lists for the 2026 elections, revealing new alliances and independent runs. Key parties like Likud have finalized their slates…
Arab Parties Finalize Knesset Lists as Deadline Looms
Arab political parties finalized their lists for the 26th Knesset elections by the submission deadline. The Joint List and the United Arab List will compete separately, while the…
Hadash Party Candidate Jaafar Farah Withdraws Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Jaafar Farah, a candidate for Israel's Hadash party, withdrew from the Knesset race following sexual harassment allegations. The party council voted to suspend his candidacy, repl…
Israeli Parties Finalize Knesset Lists Ahead of Deadline
Israeli political parties, including Likud, Shas, United Torah Judaism, and Blue and White, submitted their final Knesset lists on September 8, the deadline day. The submissions f…
Shas Party Unveils Knesset List with New Faces and Key Promotions
The Shas party has released its candidate list for the upcoming Knesset elections, with Aryeh Deri at the helm and significant promotions for MK Yinon Azulai and reserve officer D…
Israel's Knesset Election Lists Close Amid Likud's Internal Drama
Israel's Knesset election candidate lists closed on September 8th, with several parties, including Likud, submitting on the final day. Likud's list remained uncertain as Prime Min…
Israeli Election Committee's Power to Disqualify Candidates Limited by Supreme Court
Israel's Central Elections Committee, despite its political makeup, cannot make final decisions on disqualifying candidates or parties. The Supreme Court holds the ultimate author…
Mansour Abbas's Political Project: Pragmatism Over National Identity
An analysis of Mansour Abbas's political strategy argues he prioritizes the practical well-being of Arab citizens in Israel over strict adherence to national identity, advocating…
National Accord Committee Head Urges Arab Party to Boycott Elections
Mohammad Ali Taha, head of the National Accord Committee, sent a letter to Rula Daoud, leader of the "Baladna Makan" party, asking them to boycott the upcoming October elections…
Netanyahu Warned of October 7 Attack, Report Claims
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly received a specific warning about the October 7 attack and did not inform the IDF or Shin Bet. His office initially denied the report…
Israelis Traveling to and Doing Business in Bali Amidst Controversy
Israelis are traveling to and operating businesses in Bali, Indonesia, despite the lack of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Entry is permitted through a strict visa…
Food Importer Baladi Sued for $330,000 Over Alleged Logo Infringement
Food importer Baladi is being sued for NIS 1.2 million by Chi Bari over allegations that Baladi used a logo similar to Chi Bari's registered quality mark, potentially misleading c…
Palestinian Authority Fears Israeli Election Outcome, Predicts West Bank Turmoil
Former IDF Intelligence official Michael Milstein predicts significant unrest in the West Bank ahead of Israeli elections. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Authority reportedly fears a…
Israeli Parties Race to Merge or Fold Before Election Deadline
Israeli political parties are in a race against time to merge or withdraw before the election deadline on October 27th. Key figures like Netanyahu are pushing for consolidation, w…
Joint List Candidate Withdraws Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Jafar Farah, a candidate for the Joint List in the upcoming Knesset elections, has withdrawn his candidacy following allegations of sexual harassment. The Hadash party announced h…
Netanyahu Bloc Gains in Latest Poll as Opposition Weakens
A recent poll shows Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc strengthening to 51 seats, while the opposition center-left bloc has weakened to 57 seats. The Yashar! party leads with 23…
Arab Israeli Lawmaker Defends Inclusion of Former MK in Party List
Arab Israeli MK Walid Taha defended his party's decision to include former MK Yoav Segalovitz, criticizing other Arab parties for their objections and accusing them of slander. Ta…
Balad Leader Urges Arab Public to Vote, Criticizes Ra'am's Candidate
Balad Chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh urged the Arab public to vote in large numbers to counter Israeli policies and crime, while criticizing Ra'am's inclusion of former MK Yoav Segalo…
New Poll Shows Netanyahu Leading for Another Term
A new Israeli political poll shows the right-wing bloc maintaining its lead, with Benjamin Netanyahu ahead in suitability for prime minister. The "Amcha Yisrael" party fell below…
Actress Einat Weizman Joins Balad Party List for Knesset Election
Actress Einat Weizman has submitted her candidacy for the 26th Knesset with the Balad party, expressing strong support for their vision of equality and a "state of all its citizen…
Arab Party Candidate Faces Pressure to Withdraw Amid Harassment Allegations
Jafar Farah, a candidate for Israel's Hadash party, is under pressure to withdraw from the upcoming Knesset elections due to multiple sexual harassment allegations. Farah denies t…
Hadash Party Faces Scandal Over Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Candidate
Women's rights groups have accused Jaafar Farah, a candidate for Israel's Hadash party, of sexual harassment and abuse of power, presenting six documented testimonies. Farah denie…
Poll Shows Potential Knesset Shifts With Party Mergers and Defections
A September 2026 poll for Walla suggests that a merger of Religious Zionism and Zehut would yield 5 seats, while MK Tally Gottlieb joining Otzma Yehudit would boost it to 8 seats…
Israel Engages in Multiple Fronts: Gaza Ceasefire Holds Amidst West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria Operations
On September 2, 2026, the IDF conducted operations in the West Bank, Gaza, and along the Lebanese border. While a ceasefire is in place in Gaza, the IDF reported strikes and count…
Qatar Funds Flow to Israeli NGOs and Students Via London
An Israeli investigation found that Qatari money is flowing through London-based organizations to Arab NGOs and students in Israel, raising concerns about potential influence on a…
Joint List Chairman Expresses Disappointment with Ra'am's Decision
Yosef Jabareen, chairman of the Joint List, expressed disappointment with Ra'am's decision to not join the Joint List, believing it cost them significant Knesset seats. He remains…
Ex-Lawmaker Yoav Segalovitch Joins Arab Party Ra'am Ahead of Elections
Former Israeli lawmaker Yoav Segalovitch has joined the Arab political party Ra'am, led by Mansour Abbas. The move, announced at a press conference, emphasizes their shared focus…
Palestinian Authority Fears Netanyahu-Ben Gvir Victory, Pushes Arab Party Unity
A Channel 12 News correspondent reported that the Palestinian Authority is actively pressuring Arab political parties in Israel to unite for upcoming elections, fearing a victory…
Smotrich’s Plan to Settle One Million Jews Sparks Arab World Outrage
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s plan to settle one million Jews and build 40 new communities in the Negev and Galilee has sparked widespread condemnation from Arab act…
Ofer Winter's Party Gains 5 Seats While Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism Falls Below Threshold
A Maariv poll shows Ofer Winter's new party gaining 5 Knesset seats while Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism falls below the threshold. Netanyahu's coalition reaches 48 seats wi…
Hadash MK Ofer Kasif Pledges to Support Gadi Eizenkot for Prime Minister to Replace Netanyahu
Hadash MK Ofer Kasif declared his party's support for Gadi Eizenkot as prime minister to replace Netanyahu, reflecting a coalition effort to end Netanyahu's rule. Meanwhile, retir…
Right-Wing Leaders Urged to Avoid Vote Splitting to Secure Election Victory
The article warns Israeli right-wing leaders against splitting votes in upcoming elections, citing the 1992 experience where divided right-wing lists cost them victory and led to…
Netanyahu's Likud Leads by Eight Seats Over Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Party in New Poll
A News 14 poll shows Netanyahu's Likud leading with 31 seats, eight ahead of Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael party at 23 seats. The right-wing bloc holds 63 seats total. Netanyahu leads a…
Shufersal Reports 34.5% Drop in Quarterly Profit Amid Sales Decline and Stock Plunge
Shufersal reported a 34.5% decline in quarterly net profit to 125 million shekels amid a 7.5% drop in revenue and falling same-store sales. The company’s stock fell over 8% follow…
Arab Parties Demonstrate Unity Strategy Right-Wing Should Emulate Ahead of Israeli Elections
Ahead of the Israeli elections, Arab parties Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad have united into a joint list, demonstrating strategic political unity that right-wing parties could learn fr…
Shas Party Misrepresents Military Votes in Election Campaign Claim
Shas claimed over 30,000 IDF soldiers voted for them in recent elections, but the figure includes many non-military voters using double-envelope ballots. The Central Elections Com…