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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Democratic Party, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Politics44 minutes ago

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…

Politics47 minutes ago

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…

Politics1 hour ago

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…

New Poll Shows Right-Wing Bloc Leading With 63 Seats, Left at 47 in Israel
Politics1 hour ago

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…

Politics1 hour ago

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…

Politics4 hours ago

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…

Politics5 hours ago·2 outlets

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…

Politics1 day ago

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.

Politics1 day ago

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…

Politics2 days ago

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…

Politics2 days ago

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.

Politics2 days ago

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…

Politics2 days ago

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…

Politics2 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Security4 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago

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…

Balad Leader Hopes Ra'am Will Join Joint Arab List Ahead of Elections
Security5 days ago

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…

Security5 days ago

Democratic Party Chair Yair Golan Condemns Israeli Strike in Syria as Risky and Provocative

Politics6 days ago·3 outlets

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…

Anti-Israel Progressive Angie Nixon Defeats Jewish Candidate Alex Vindman in Florida Democratic Primary
Politics6 days ago

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…

Politics6 days ago

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…

Likud Primaries Reward Netanyahu Loyalists, But Election Outcome Hinges on Disillusioned Voters
Politics6 days ago

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…

Politics6 days ago

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…

Politics6 days ago

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…

Politics6 days ago

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…

Politics7 days ago

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…

Politics7 days ago

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.

PoliticsAug 17, 2026

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…

MK Gilad Kariv Sparks Legal Debate Over Funding Flights for Overseas Voters
SecurityAug 17, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 17, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 17, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsAug 17, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsAug 17, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 17, 2026

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.

PoliticsAug 17, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 17, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 17, 2026

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.

Retired Colonel Hazi Nechama Vows to Leave Government if Yair Golan Joins
PoliticsAug 16, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026

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…