Democratic Party
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Democratic Party, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Ex-IDF Chief Gantz's Yisrael Atid Tops Poll, Netanyahu's Likud Second, Bennett Third
A Channel 12 poll shows former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Atid leading with 24 seats, ahead of Netanyahu's Likud at 22 and Bennett's Yachdav at 15. Various scenarios involv…
Winter Surpasses Threshold, Ousts Smotrich as Opposition Bloc Grows in Israel Poll
A News 12 poll shows Ofer Winter's new party surpassing the electoral threshold, displacing Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism and expanding the opposition bloc to 71 seats. Gad…
New Poll Shows Right-Wing Bloc Leading With 63 Seats, Left at 47 in Israel
A new August 2026 poll shows Israel's right-wing bloc leading with 63 Knesset seats versus 47 for the left, with Likud as the largest party. Netanyahu leads as preferred prime min…
Organizers Consider Barring Jonathan Shmoriz From October 7 Families Memorial to Avoid Political Tensions
Organizers of the October 7 Families Memorial are considering barring Jonathan Shmoriz from speaking to keep the event apolitical ahead of the 2026 elections. Shmoriz, whose broth…
Avigdor Lieberman Urges Yair Golan to Avoid Controversial Remarks Amid Opposition Tensions
Avigdor Lieberman called Democratic Party leader Yair Golan to urge him to avoid divisive statements and focus on consensus issues, aiming to protect the opposition bloc’s image…
Yair Golan Welcomes Fragmentation of Right-Wing Parties Ahead of Israeli Elections
Yair Golan, leader of the Democratic Party, praised the growing number of right-wing parties ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, viewing the fragmentation as beneficial to Isr…
Thirteen Female Local Leaders Urge Israeli Parties to Alternate Gender on Knesset Candidate Lists
Thirteen female heads of local authorities in Israel have petitioned political parties to alternate men and women on their Knesset candidate lists, demanding gender parity ahead o…
MK Gilad Kariv Blames Settler Leadership for Violence Against Palestinians in West Bank
MK Gilad Kariv condemned settler violence against Palestinians in West Bank outposts, blaming religious and settler leaders for enabling abuse and land theft.
Likud Demands Action Against Democrats for Using IDF Uniforms in Campaign Video
After the Central Elections Committee banned a Shas video using IDF uniforms, Likud demands the Democratic Party remove a similar campaign video featuring Yair Golan with soldiers…
Bill Maher Praises Senator Jon Ossoff but Cites His Jewish Identity as Potential Obstacle
Bill Maher praised Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff but warned his Jewish identity might hinder a future presidential bid, though Ossoff denies interest in running in 2028. Media rem…
Hassan Piker Warns US Jews of Potential Backlash Over Israel Ties
Hassan Piker warned that American Jews closely tied to Israel risk provoking hostility against themselves as US public support for Israel declines.
Itamar Ben Gvir Fires Back at Amit Segal Over Government Criticism
Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir responded strongly to political commentator Amit Segal's claim that he harms Israel and should be excluded from the next government, accusing Sega…
Ayesha Wahab Wins California Congressional Seat Despite Pro-Israel Lobby Campaign
Progressive Democrat Ayesha Wahab won a California special congressional election despite a $6.4 million campaign by pro-Israel groups supporting her opponent. Wahab will be the f…
Yair Golan Accuses Netanyahu of Using Security Crisis to Disrupt Israeli Elections
Yair Golan accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of potentially using a security crisis to delay or disrupt Israel's upcoming elections and warned of attempts to delegitimize the democ…
Nearly Half of Israelis Support Minority Government Led by Gadi Eisenkot if No Clear Election Winner Emerges
A Channel 13 poll ahead of Israel's 2026 elections shows Gadi Eisenkot's party growing and nearly half of Israelis supporting a minority government led by him if no clear winner e…
MK Gilad Kariv Urges Success for Arab Parties Ahead of October Elections
MK Gilad Kariv of the Democratic Party expressed support for Arab parties' success in the October 27 Knesset elections, stressing the importance of Arab representation for Israeli…
Netanyahu Wins Likud Primaries but Faces Challenges from Trump’s Middle East Moves
Benjamin Netanyahu won the Likud primaries but faces diplomatic isolation as Donald Trump engages openly with Hamas, Hezbollah, and regional adversaries, sidelining Israel. Netany…
Yair Golan Warns Netanyahu May Exploit Security Crisis to Disrupt Israeli Elections
Yair Golan accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of seeking to create a security crisis to disrupt Israel's upcoming elections. He condemned Likud's leadership, ruled out unity with Ne…
Efrat Rayten Criticizes Miri Regev Over Ben Gurion Chaos and Supports Yair Golan
Knesset member Efrat Rayten harshly criticized Transportation Minister Miri Regev over the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport and defended Yair Golan’s politically charged remarks on Syr…
Former PM Bennett and Opposition Leaders Criticize Israeli Government Over Ben Gurion Airport Chaos
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and opposition leaders harshly criticized the Israeli government for its poor handling of the Ben Gurion Airport strike chaos, accusing it of…
Golan Criticizes Israeli Airstrikes in Syria, Highlighting Risks of Left-Wing Government
Yair Golan condemned Israel's recent airstrike in Syria as reckless and politically motivated, warning it endangers relations with Turkey and allies. Defense Minister Israel Katz…
Protest Leader Ami Dror Calls Ultra-Orthodox Party Legitimate Despite Criticism of Netanyahu Coalition
Ami Dror, a leader of the Israeli protests, criticized Netanyahu's coalition but called an ultra-Orthodox party legitimate. He supports moving protests into the Knesset and withdr…
Balad Leader Hopes Ra'am Will Join Joint Arab List Ahead of Elections
Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh hopes Ra'am will join the Joint List alliance of Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad for upcoming elections, aiming to strengthen Arab representation. The pa…
Northern Israel Nearly Faced Hezbollah Invasion, Protest Leader Warns
Moshe Redman, a protest leader and Democratic Party candidate, warned that northern Israel was close to a Hezbollah invasion on October 7 and called for a full investigation into…
Democratic Party Chair Yair Golan Condemns Israeli Strike in Syria as Risky and Provocative
Anti-Israel Progressive Angie Nixon Defeats Jewish Candidate Alex Vindman in Florida Democratic Primary
Angie Nixon, a progressive critic of Israel, defeated Jewish candidate Alex Vindman in Florida's Democratic primary but faces a tough general election against Republican Ashley Mo…
Rom Breslavsky Condemns Yair Golan for Using Captors' Music in Video Targeting Arab Audience
Israeli politician Yair Golan posted a video with a song linked to a Syrian anti-Israel series, prompting criticism from journalist Yinon Magal and former captive Rom Breslavsky…
Likud Primaries Reward Netanyahu Loyalists, But Election Outcome Hinges on Disillusioned Voters
Likud's primaries favored Netanyahu loyalists, but the upcoming elections will be decided by voters disillusioned with the coalition government, highlighting a gap between party l…
Complaint Filed Against MK Gilad Kariv Over Funding Flights for Overseas Voters
A complaint was filed against MK Gilad Kariv after he was recorded urging party members to fund flights for overseas voters to return to Israel, raising allegations of illegal ele…
Right-Wing Bloc Surges to 63 Seats as Bennett and Lapid Collapse, Netanyahu Leads Likud
A Channel 14 poll shows the right-wing bloc in Israel gaining a strong majority of 63 seats, with Netanyahu's Likud leading at 32 seats. Naftali Bennett's party collapses to 6 sea…
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…
MK Gilad Kariv Faces Scrutiny Over Divergent Messages in Hebrew and Arabic
MK Gilad Kariv celebrates 100,000 Arabic Facebook followers but faces criticism for differing messages in Hebrew and Arabic, portraying Arab parties as either partners or irreleva…
Swedish Liberal Leader Wears Star of David Pendant Amid Election Debate on Antisemitism
Swedish Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson wore a Star of David pendant during a major election debate to highlight rising antisemitism. The gesture sparked a heated discussion…
Democrats Chair Yair Golan Congratulates Likud on Primary List, Predicts Their Defeat
Yair Golan praised Likud's primary list sarcastically, calling it a group of criminals and ineffective politicians, and predicted their defeat in favor of the Democratic camp.
MK Gilad Kariv Sparks Legal Debate Over Funding Flights for Overseas Voters
MK Gilad Kariv urged Democratic Party members to fund flights for overseas Israelis to vote, raising legal concerns about election law violations. He also affirmed the party's com…
Northern Israel Schools Set to Open Without Security Upgrades Despite Promises
Northern Israel is set to open 250 schools and kindergartens without promised security fortifications due to delayed funding and bureaucratic delays, drawing sharp criticism from…
Open University Launches Dashboard Tracking AI Use in Israeli Election Campaigns
Israel's Open University launched a dashboard monitoring AI-generated political content in real time, showing Likud leads in AI use ahead of the 2026 elections. The platform suppo…
Democratic Candidate Moshe Redman Labels West Bank Council Head Yossi Dagan 'One of Israel's Most Dangerous'
Moshe Redman, a Democratic Party candidate, harshly criticized Yossi Dagan, Shomron Regional Council head, calling him one of Israel's most dangerous figures amid renewed settleme…
Israeli Parliament Faces 16.5 Million Shekel Cost for Likud and Democratic Primaries
The Knesset will cover about 16.5 million shekels in primary election costs for Likud and Democratic party candidates, reimbursing them based on party membership numbers. Likud's…
AIPAC Battles Afghan-American Candidate Aisha Wahab in Crucial California Congressional Race
In a pivotal California special election, pro-Israel lobby AIPAC spends millions opposing Afghan-American progressive Aisha Wahab due to her critical views on Israel. Wahab faces…
Yair Golan Compares Likud Primaries to Titanic Competition
Yair Golan criticized the intense competition in the Likud primaries by likening it to a race for spots on the Titanic's deck.
Naama Lazimi Explains Yair Golan's Decision on Inclusion of Hostage's Mother in Party List
Naama Lazimi explained that Yair Golan did not foresee the party members' turnout and chose not to break their trust by excluding Einav Tzangoker from the Knesset list. She expres…
Likud Minister Miri Regev Predicts 35 Seats in Upcoming Primaries Amid Internal Party Tensions
Likud Minister Miri Regev predicts her party will win 35 seats in upcoming elections while facing internal opposition and criticizing political rivals. She defends plans to introd…
Retired Colonel Hazi Nechama Vows to Leave Government if Yair Golan Joins
Retired Colonel Hazi Nechama, now with the Unity Party, demands a broad Israeli government excluding Arab parties and says he will quit if Yair Golan joins the coalition.
Legal and Political Pressure Mounts Over 'Bo'u' NGO's Election Activities and Funding
The NGO "Bo'u," linked to the Democratic Party and active in elections, faces legal and political demands to clarify its funding and ties amid suspicions it acts as a party proxy…
Netanyahu and Gadi Eizenkot Tie in New Israeli Mandate Poll as Bennett Gains Support
A new Israeli poll shows Prime Minister Netanyahu and Gadi Eizenkot tied at 23 mandates each, with Naftali Bennett gaining support at 14 mandates. The right-wing bloc leads with 5…
Moshe Redman Calls for Reassessment of National Service Privileges for Female Volunteers
Moshe Redman, Democratic Party candidate, criticized Israel's National Service for women as a privilege needing reevaluation after Minister Smotrich counted community service hour…
Liberman Expands Yisrael Beiteinu with New Members Amid PM Ambitions
Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beiteinu is gaining strength in polls by expanding its candidate list beyond its traditional base, aiming to become a broad secular-national party. Desp…