Boaz Bismuth
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Boaz Bismuth, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Likud Supreme Court Orders Recount of Double Envelopes, Potentially Changing Primary Results
The Likud party's Supreme Court ordered the opening and counting of previously excluded double-envelope votes from Jerusalem and Ashdod, potentially altering the primary election…
Likud Lawmaker Demands Comprehensive Recount After Primary Voting Discrepancies
Shabtai Ketesh of the Likud party has demanded an urgent external review of the 2026 primary election results after sample audits revealed hundreds of vote count discrepancies acr…
Significant Vote Discrepancies Found in Likud 2026 Primaries Prompt Calls for Full Recount
A sample audit of the Likud 2026 primary results uncovered major vote count discrepancies at multiple polling stations, prompting candidates to demand a full recount by an indepen…
Finance Committee Chair Milbitchky Opposes Likud's Return to Channel 12 Without Apology to Unit 100 Soldiers
Likud Finance Committee Chair Hanoch Milbitchky opposes resuming interviews on Channel 12 without an apology to Unit 100 soldiers, rejecting election-related justifications. The p…
Aryeh Deri Faces Decline as Shas Struggles to Regain Influence Ahead of Elections
Aryeh Deri, leader of the Shas party, faces declining support and internal disputes as the party struggles with its stance on military conscription exemptions and leadership ahead…
Netanyahu Expels Ben Gurion Airport Workers' Union Head Pinhas Idan from Likud Over Strike Chaos
Prime Minister Netanyahu expelled Pinhas Idan, head of the Airport Authority Workers' Union, from Likud after a disruptive strike at Ben Gurion Airport caused major delays. The st…
Yuli Edelstein Criticizes Likud Colleagues and Tali Gottlieb After Primaries
MK Boaz Bismuth Says Draft Law Is Ready for Next Knesset Despite Judicial Challenges
MK Boaz Bismuth announced that the draft law regulating military conscription is ready for approval in the next Knesset, despite Supreme Court suspension and Attorney General oppo…
Ben Gurion Airport Faces Major Disruptions as Workers' Committee Halts Operations Again
Ben Gurion Airport faced major delays and halted check-ins due to a workers' committee dispute over staffing shortages, led by Pinchas Idan. After negotiations, operations resumed…
Likud Primary Results Confirmed Amid Tight Races Between MKs
The Likud party confirmed its primary results, with MK Eti Atiya narrowly surpassing Avichai Boaron, while David Bitan's appeal could alter the close race with Boaz Bismuth. The f…
Voting Controversy in Likud Primaries Sparks Dispute Over Double Envelope Ballots
Likud's primary voting process faces controversy after unauthorized voters cast ballots via double envelopes, potentially altering candidate rankings. Party officials dispute the…
Netanyahu Faces Internal Revolt as Key Likud Figures Plot Political Revenge
Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Voters Influence Likud Primaries with Prepared Candidate Lists
Eli Zelicha, a Likud activist, reported that hundreds of ultra-Orthodox voters came to Likud primaries with prepared candidate lists to influence results, despite planning to vote…
Yariv Levin Secures Major Win in Likud Primaries Amid Judicial Reform Support
Yariv Levin secured a major victory in the Likud primaries, placing third despite internal opposition. The results favored candidates supporting judicial reform, with Eli Cohen le…
Likud Primaries Conclude With Eli Cohen Leading, Opposition Criticizes New List
Likud's primaries ended with Eli Cohen leading and Netanyahu endorsing the results as a renewal. Opposition leaders harshly criticized the new list, predicting Likud's downfall. S…
Likud Primary Results Finalized With Four Ministers Losing Realistic Seats
The Likud party finalized its primary election results early Tuesday, with four ministers losing realistic Knesset spots and only two women elected through the primaries. Netanyah…
Former Netanyahu Adviser Criticizes Likud Primaries, Warns Party Faces Challenges
Netanyahu Secures Key Wins but Faces Setbacks in Likud Primaries
In the recent Likud primaries, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured several key victories but faced notable setbacks, including the survival of main rival Dovid Bitan and the…
Eli Cohen Maintains Lead as Half of Votes Counted in 252 Polling Stations
With half the votes counted from 252 polling stations, Eli Cohen leads the race, followed by Amir Ohana and Miri Regev, while key battles continue for lower-ranked positions.
Eli Cohen Leads Likud Primaries as Nir Barkat and Boaz Bismuth Battle for Final Spots
With 40% of votes counted in the Likud primaries, Eli Cohen leads, while Nir Barkat and Boaz Bismuth compete for the last viable list spot.
Likud Primaries See 53.5% Voter Turnout with Ohana Leading Polls
The Likud party's primaries closed Monday with a 53.5% turnout, a 10% increase from prior years. Amir Ohana leads according to a sample poll, with official results due Tuesday. Ov…
C14 Users Predict Top 10 Candidates in Likud Primaries Ahead of Official Results
Following the close of Likud's primary voting, C14 WhatsApp users conducted a poll predicting Tali Gottlieb as the leading candidate, with Almog Cohen and Amichai Shikli trailing…
Likud Primary Poll Shows Amir Ohana Leading Top 10 Knesset Candidates
Likud's primary voting ended Monday with a poll of 700 voters showing Amir Ohana leading the top 10 Knesset candidates, followed by Yariv Levin and Eli Cohen.
Likud Activist Rami Ben Yehuda Criticizes Gideon Sa'ar and Ze'ev Elkin Ahead of Primaries
Likud activist Rami Ben Yehuda criticized Ze'ev Elkin for appointing Gali Baharav-Miara as Attorney General and condemned Gideon Sa'ar for past alliances with the Muslim Brotherho…
Netanyahu Faces Internal Challenges in Likud Primaries Amid Calls for Unity Government
Likud's 2026 primaries expose internal conflicts as Netanyahu seeks to include moderates for a unity government while sidelining rivals. Ultra-Orthodox voters, who usually back ot…
Motty Babchik Leads Gur Hasidim's Thousand Votes in Likud Primaries, Influencing Candidate List
Motty Babchik leads a bloc of about 1,000 Gur Hasidic Likud members voting in Jerusalem primaries, backing a set list of 13 candidates. Despite Babchik not supporting Likud himsel…
Netanyahu and Wife Vote in Likud Primaries, Urge Members to Support Right-Wing List
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife voted in the Likud primaries in Jerusalem, urging members to support a strong right-wing list. Over 34,500 members have voted so far…
Netanyahu Pushes Miri Regev and Idit Silman in Likud Primaries at Tali Gottlieb's Expense
In the Likud primaries, Prime Minister Netanyahu is promoting Miri Regev and Idit Silman to higher list positions at the expense of Tali Gottlieb, aiming to secure women's represe…
Yair Netanyahu Endorses Osnat Zohar Zani in Likud Primaries, Urges Against Voting for David Bitan
Yair Netanyahu endorsed Osnat Zohar Zani for the Likud primaries' "New Woman" slot and urged voters not to support David Bitan or Keren Atias Bublil. The primaries, involving abou…
Likud Candidates Share Personal Moments in Final Push Ahead of Primaries
Ahead of the Likud party primaries on August 17, 2026, candidates shared personal photos and moments to connect with voters. Minister Dudi Amsalem appealed directly to party membe…
Likud MKs Advocate Jewish Settlement in South Lebanon Ahead of Primaries
Several Likud MKs have voiced support for Jewish settlement in southern Lebanon, advocating a shift in Israel's northern security policy to include territorial control and annexat…
Shas MP Azoulai Dismisses Polls, Emphasizes Groundwork and Rejects Left-Wing Alliance
Shas MK Yinon Azoulai dismissed recent polls predicting fewer seats for his party, emphasizing grassroots efforts and rejecting cooperation with the left. He highlighted structura…
Netanyahu Publicly Endorses Key Candidates Ahead of Likud Primaries
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is openly backing key candidates in the Likud primaries, signaling a shift from past discreet endorsements. He supports several national and regi…
Netanyahu Navigates Critical Likud Primaries Amid Right-Wing Coalition Challenges
Prime Minister Netanyahu is actively shaping the Likud primaries to secure a strong party list ahead of national elections, while managing right-wing coalition dynamics. He suppor…
Likud Finalizes Candidate List for Upcoming Primaries Amid Legal Changes
Likud published its final candidate list for the upcoming Monday primaries after a Supreme Court ruling barred current MKs and ministers from district slots. The list includes nat…
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Backs Likud Candidates Supporting Haredi Interests Ahead of Primaries
Shas leader Aryeh Deri is backing Likud MKs Boaz Bismuth, Hanoch Milwitsky, Ofir Katz, and Avichai Boaron in the upcoming primaries for their support of Haredi interests, directin…
Israeli Police and Election Committee Prepare for Knesset Vote Amid Cyber and Voter Access Threats
Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections, police and election officials met to prepare for election day security, focusing on preventing cyber threats and ensuring voter access. T…
Shin Bet Blocks Last-Minute Recruitment of Young Combat Soldiers in Israel
Young Israelis cleared for elite IDF combat units were blocked by Shin Bet only on their recruitment day, prompting Knesset member Limor Son Har-Melech to demand urgent investigat…
Netanyahu Calls Lawmaker's Son Minutes Before Complex Open-Heart Surgery to Offer Support
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Boaz Bismuth's son minutes before his complex open-heart surgery to offer personal encouragement and support.
MK Boaz Bismuth Recalls Personal Toll of Voting Amid Mourning Over Ben Gvir Dispute
MK Boaz Bismuth shared the personal hardship he endured when he had to leave his mother's shiva to vote on a key budget law amid a coalition crisis caused by Minister Itamar Ben G…
Likud Urges Supreme Court to Decide Quickly or Postpone Primaries by Two Weeks
The Likud party has asked Israel's Supreme Court to urgently decide on a dispute over sitting officials running in regional primary slots, warning that without a ruling, the prima…
Likud Primary Poll Reveals Leadership Battle and Divided Voter Preferences
A new Likud primary poll shows Amir Ohana leading among party members, Nir Barkat favored by swing voters, and a split over government type preferences. Only about 20 current mini…
Israeli Parliament Extends Secrecy Order on Government Energy Company QITAF Amid Privatization Plans
The Israeli parliament has extended a secrecy order on the state energy company QITAF until the end of 2024, despite plans to privatize it. The decision was made in closed session…
Netanyahu Shortens Almog Cohen's Waiting Period to Secure Likud List Spot
Prime Minister Netanyahu has shortened Deputy Minister Almog Cohen's waiting period, enabling him to join Likud's list for the 26th Knesset elections. Cohen's loyalty during a cru…
Ultra-Orthodox Communities Become Influential Force Within Likud Party
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews from major Hasidic sects have joined Israel's Likud party, forming a significant political force that influences ministers and Knesset members. Le…
Businessman Oren Dobronski Joins Likud as Netanyahu’s First Reserved Candidate
Likud named businessman Oren Dobronski as Prime Minister Netanyahu’s first reserved candidate, focusing on AI leadership. The move follows a court ruling that upheld the cancellat…
Netanyahu Mobilizes Likud Leadership Amid Electoral Concerns Two Months Before Vote
With elections two and a half months away, Likud leaders, including Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, warn of a difficult political situation if voting occurred now. In response, Prime…
Likud Expresses Growing Concern Over Election Prospects Amid Challenging Polls
Likud leaders, including Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, express concern over poor poll results ahead of elections, with the right-wing bloc far from a majority. Prime Minister Netany…