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MK Hili Tropper outlined his political platform, emphasizing security, settlement support, and national service. He rejected coalitions with parties not supporting Hamas's destruc…
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A new song, 'Dodi Yard LeGano,' has been released to honor those who died for being Jewish, blending sorrow with hope for redemption. It is part of a recent wave of emotionally re…
An Omani co-pilot accused of attempting to hijack a flydubai flight to Israel was cleared to fly despite being previously grounded for extremism concerns. The incident has prompte…
An Omani co-pilot with a history of religious extremism was allowed to fly to Israel, exposing security loopholes and raising questions about airline screening and inter-agency co…
A Flydubai co-pilot, Hamam al-Hamami, has reportedly confessed to planning to crash the plane in Israel, an act he was allegedly radicalized for and previously banned from flying…
An Omani co-pilot accused of attempting to crash a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv had been previously grounded by Oman for radical views, yet was hired by the airline. The incident w…
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, called on Israeli youth to settle in the West Bank, emphasizing settlement, agriculture, and security as vital for the future of Zionism…
An investigation is underway into how an Omani citizen, suspected of attempting to hijack a plane, was cleared for a flight to Israel. The incident has highlighted potential gaps…
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael! party, visited Gush Etzion to advocate for expanded national service and settlement growth. Later, he attended a memorial Torah study in Je…
Israeli Minister Hili Tropper argued that political stances, such as disqualifying a Knesset member or demanding support for eliminating Hamas, should be based on values and princ…
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, visited Gush Etzion and called on young Israelis to settle in Judea and Samaria, emphasizing it aligns with national interests and the…
Israeli chef Haim Cohen has developed a novel dish where the liquid from a cooked matbucha salad serves as a consommé for raw sea fish, garnished with pickled lemon and chili.
Opposition lawmakers in Israel's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee are calling for an urgent Knesset debate following a Flydubai flight diversion. They cite reports of prior S…
Yoaz Hendel, leader of the Reservists and Economics Party, is forging an independent right-wing political identity distinct from Prime Minister Netanyahu. He is advocating for uni…
Blue and White leader Benny Gantz claims he was offered a high position on the Likud Knesset list in a past election, an assertion strongly denied by Likud as "fake news." Gantz a…
Thousands marched in Jerusalem to honor ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, drawing strong criticism from Israeli politicians who condemned the anti-IDF sentiment expressed during the e…
Shira Shapira, mother of a fallen soldier, has entered politics with the Yishar party, calling for Prime Minister Netanyahu's resignation and advocating for a new style of leaders…
The Yashar party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, has launched a plan to support young adults in Israel, proposing military pay raises, renter protections, and initiatives to improve financ…
Israeli media personality Corinne Gideon celebrated her parents' 50th wedding anniversary with her extended family in Greece. The event included a surprise vow renewal ceremony on…
Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" party is targeting 200,000 undecided Likud voters, focusing on the religious Zionist and traditional demographics. The party aims to secure additional par…
A new poll indicates that voters in Israel's 'Change Bloc' may shift their support or abstain from voting if Arab parties become essential for forming a government. Significant op…
Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu denied allegations of misusing public funds to benefit associates. His ministry stated all budget allocations and contracts are handled l…
Israeli MK Chili Tropper expressed caution regarding banning political parties from running in elections, but supported the disqualification of Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehade…
Israeli MK Chili Tropper is calling to disqualify Balad party chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh from running for the Knesset. Tropper cited remarks Abu Shehadeh made on October 8, which…
Israeli politician Hili Tropper has joined Gadi Eisenkot's political list, expressing frustration with the current government and advocating for a broad Zionist coalition. He disc…
Gadi Eisenkot's "Yisrael!`" party reportedly tried to recruit former IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari for its Knesset list before the deadline. Hagari declined, citing personal reas…
Former Knesset member Chili Tropper criticized Michael Winter for aligning with draft dodgers and Prime Minister Netanyahu's government, despite Winter's known criticisms of Netan…
National Unity party chairman Benny Gantz stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not return his New Year's greeting phone call, attributing the oversight to Netanyahu's…
The Religious Zionism party presented a detailed judicial reform plan but its impact was overshadowed by the release of a controversial AI-generated video depicting judicial figur…
A study of Israeli lawmakers reveals that seven Religious Zionist former school principals have served in the Knesset, a number disproportionately high for their share of the popu…
Yisrael Party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is developing a plan to prevent defections if he attempts to form a minority government, fearing a repeat of the Bennett government's collapse…
Israeli MK Chili Tropper asked the Central Elections Committee to allow families of wounded IDF soldiers to vote at hospital polling stations, citing difficulties for those caring…
The article criticizes Israeli politicians, particularly Yoaz Hendel and Chili Tropper, for switching parties mid-election campaign, accusing them of cynicism and abandoning ideal…
Professor Yaron Zelekha admitted he was wrong to criticize his new political partner, Yoaz Hendel, just two months prior. Zelekha stated he doesn't have a monopoly on intelligence…
Yoaz Hendel stated he refused to join Gadi Eisenkot's party because Eisenkot feared Hendel would not sit in a government with Arab parties. Hendel confirmed this, stating his comm…
A "Israel Election Barometer" poll reveals voter certainty levels vary significantly among Israeli parties. Parties like Likud and United Torah Judaism have highly committed voter…
As Israel's election campaign begins, parties finalize their Knesset lists, with significant focus on coalition-building strategies and the electoral viability of smaller factions…
A Channel 7 poll shows the Religious Zionism-Identity union has boosted support, while the split of Hili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel's list has decreased theirs. The Likud also saw in…
The Likud party has found a way to maintain state funding for the "New Hope" faction by having Gideon Saar register with Likud and another individual register under New Hope. This…
Former Minister Yoaz Hendel, leading the 'Reservists - Economic' party, predicted his party would win five seats in the upcoming elections. He also criticized the Shas party for a…
Rescue efforts are ongoing in Nepal following a massive flood that trapped workers in hydroelectric tunnels. Four survivors have been rescued, sharing stories of survival in air p…
Chef Tom Franz has updated his viral "Salmon Fan" recipe into individual portions for the holidays. The dish features a specially cut salmon fillet filled with a garlic-shallot co…
Protest leader Shaked Bressler fiercely criticized Gadi Eisenkot's new "Yashar" party, accusing it of diluting national values and failing to commit to the Declaration of Independ…
Benny Gantz's Blue and White party has added Roee Kunkol, a reservist and former advisor to Yair Lapid, to its electoral list before the candidate submission deadline. Kunkol stat…
Israeli parties are finalizing their Knesset lists ahead of the upcoming elections, with "Yashar" leading in polls and Likud showing a decline. Internal disputes within Likud over…
The U.S. struck Iranian oil tankers after attempted missile attacks, while the UK and several other Western nations announced sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements. Israel c…
The Reservists' Party and the Economic Party have joined forces for the 26th Knesset elections, with former MK Einat Wilf also joining their unified list. The merger follows the d…
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yishar party, is being criticized by his bloc for failing to unite with Naftali Bennett's Bayit Yehudi party. Eisenkot has instead agreed to a joint run…
