Democrats
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Democrats, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Republicans Embrace Pro-Israel Democratic Senator John Fetterman Amid Shifting Support
A New York Times poll shows Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman gaining strong Republican support due to his pro-Israel stance, while losing favor among Democrats, espe…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! Leads With 24 Seats as Ofer Winter's New Party Enters Knesset
A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! party leading with 24 seats, while Ofer Winter's new party enters the Knesset with 4 seats, pushing Likud down to 21. Netanyahu's coalitio…
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar Party Leads Likud as Ofer Winter Enters Politics, Dethroning Smotrich
A Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party leading Likud, with Ofer Winter's new party crossing the electoral threshold and pushing Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism…
Right-Wing Bloc Leads with 63 Seats as Netanyahu Tops PM Preference in New Poll
A News 14 poll shows Israel's right-wing bloc leading with 63 seats and Likud as the largest party. Benjamin Netanyahu leads the prime minister preference with 52%, outperforming…
Liberman Urges Yair Golan to Avoid Controversy and Focus on Consensus Ahead of Elections
Avigdor Liberman called Yair Golan to urge him to avoid controversial statements and focus on consensus issues ahead of the elections, warning that divisive remarks could harm the…
Israeli Supreme Court Freezes 409 Million Shekels in Coalition Funds Approved During Election Recess
The Israeli Supreme Court froze 409 million shekels in coalition funds approved during the election recess, demanding an explanation from officials. Urgent budgets were released…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party Surges to 24 Seats, Netanyahu's Likud Drops to 22
A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar party leading with 24 seats, surpassing Netanyahu's Likud at 22. Other parties show mixed results, with no bloc reaching a majority, indica…
Ra'am Leader Mansour Abbas Drops Demand for Palestinian State Recognition in Coalition Talks
Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas told opposition leaders he will not demand Palestinian state recognition in coalition talks, despite it being a party principle. He aims to join a chang…
Naama Lazimi and Israeli Supreme Court Freeze Funds for Gaza Envelope and Northern Rehabilitation Efforts
The Israeli Supreme Court froze tens of millions of shekels approved for rehabilitating communities affected by recent conflicts in the Gaza Envelope and northern Israel, followin…
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…
Trump Launches Sharp Attacks on Tucker Carlson and Former GOP Congress Members
Donald Trump publicly attacked conservative figures Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Thomas Massie, criticizing their political and personal records and suggesting they…
Democrats Party Leader Yair Golan Vows to Freeze Kaminitz Law Until Arab Localities Have Building Plans
Yair Golan, leader of The Democrats party, promises to freeze the Kaminitz Law enforcement until all Arab local authorities in Israel have approved zoning plans, addressing the la…
Avigdor Lieberman Outlines Strategy to Oust Netanyahu and Unite Opposition
Avigdor Lieberman released a strategic plan to defeat Netanyahu in upcoming elections by uniting opposition parties, increasing voter turnout, and preventing vote splitting. He ou…
Yair Golan Defends Arab Outreach Amid Criticism from Channel 14
Yair Golan, leader of The Democrats party, defended his party's large-scale election campaign in Israel's Arab community against Channel 14's criticism, emphasizing Jewish-Arab pa…
Eizenkot's Yesh Atid Leads with 26 Seats in New Mandate Poll, Ben Gvir Gains Support
A new Maariv poll shows Yesh Atid leading with 26 seats, Likud at 20, and Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit gaining strength with 9 seats, while coalition parties hold only 49 seats in tot…
Uri Zakhi Buys New Tallit with Techelet Thread After 39 Years
Uri Zakhi, former Meretz and Democrats member, bought a new tallit with the restored techelet thread after 39 years, reflecting his deep Jewish faith and daily religious practices.
Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter’s New Party Could Win Four Knesset Seats, Impacting Right-Wing Bloc
A new poll shows that if Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter forms a party, it could win four Knesset seats, reducing right-wing parties' mandates. Without Winter, Yashar leads…
New Poll Shows Yisrael Beiteinu Leading, Opposition Bloc Weakens as Ben Gvir Gains
A new Israel Hayom poll shows Yisrael Beiteinu leading with 23 seats, Likud close behind with 22, and opposition parties struggling. Otzma Yehudit and leader Itamar Ben Gvir gain…
MK Gilad Kariv Welcomes Arab Parties' Political Unity and Urges Higher Voter Turnout
MK Gilad Kariv welcomed the political reunion of Arab parties Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad, urging increased voter turnout in the 2026 elections. He criticized delays in fortifying no…
Gadi Eizenkot Surpasses Likud Despite Party’s Gains in New Mandate Poll
The Likud party gained two mandates in a recent poll, but Gadi Eizenkot’s "Yashar!" party grew more. Netanyahu’s coalition and the opposition both increased their mandates, with E…
Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad Agree to Joint List Without Ra'am for Upcoming Israeli Elections
Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad have agreed to run together in the upcoming Israeli elections without Ra'am, with Yosef Jabareen leading the list. A recent poll showed this alliance coul…
Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael Party Leads Knesset Poll, Smotrich’s Religious Zionism Gains
A Kantar poll shows Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael party leading with 24 seats, ahead of Likud’s 23, while Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party gains one seat. The coalition holds…
Channel 14 Faces Criticism for Biased Coverage and Lack of Journalistic Integrity
Channel 14 in Israel is criticized for biased reporting, spreading divisive rhetoric, and lacking journalistic integrity, exemplified by a recent monologue mocking MK Gilad Kariv…
New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Likud Gains While Seven Parties Fail to Pass Threshold
A new poll shows Netanyahu's Likud gaining a seat to 31, with other major parties also increasing their mandates. Seven parties, including Zehut and Balad, fail to cross the elect…
Bennett's Party Nears Electoral Threshold with Only Six Seats in New Poll
A new poll shows Naftali Bennett's 'Together' party near the electoral threshold with six seats, while Netanyahu's Likud leads with 32 seats. The right-wing bloc holds a solid maj…
Netanyahu Faces Internal Revolt as Key Likud Figures Plot Political Revenge
Netanyahu Surges as Right-Wing Bloc Strengthens in New Israeli Poll
A Channel 14 poll shows Netanyahu’s Likud leading with 32 seats and the right-wing bloc holding a strong majority of 63 seats. Gadi Eisenkot’s Yisrael party is second with 24 seat…
Swedish Liberal Leader Wears Star of David to Highlight Rising Antisemitism Ahead of Elections
Swedish Liberal leader Simone Mohamason wore a Star of David during a televised debate to show solidarity with Jewish children amid rising antisemitism. She criticized the Left Pa…
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.
Ex-General Ofer Winter’s New Party Weakens Religious Zionism, Boosts Opposition Bloc
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter’s new party fails to pass the electoral threshold but significantly weakens the Religious Zionism party, reducing the right-wing coalition to…
Likud CEO Vows to Expel Ultra-Orthodox Members Voting Against Party in Elections
David Sharan, acting CEO of Likud, warns that ultra-Orthodox members voting against Netanyahu will be expelled, praises 53.58% primary turnout, and confirms investigations into po…
Trump's Approval Hits New Low Amid Prolonged Iran Conflict and Rising Fuel Prices
A Reuters-Ipsos poll shows President Trump's approval rating at a new low of 33% amid fears the Iran war will drag on, rising fuel prices, and economic concerns. Republicans worry…
Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! Leads with 24 Seats as Third Bloc Collapses, Shas Stagnates
A Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! party leading with 24 seats, ahead of Likud’s 22. The third bloc fails to cross the electoral threshold, while Shas remains stagnan…
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…
Democrats Party Uses Hostages' Families for Protest, Then Abandons Them
The Democrats party used hostage families, especially Einav Tsengauker, as symbols in protests but reneged on promises to secure her a Knesset spot, citing democratic processes. W…
Israeli Parties Outline Divergent Education Plans Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ahead of the 2026 elections, Israel's main political parties have unveiled education plans focusing on AI integration, ultra-Orthodox education reform, and teacher empowerment. Yi…
Democrats Party Withdraws Campaign Using Ehud Manor's Song After Family's Objection
The Israeli Democrats party withdrew an election campaign using a song by Ehud Manor after his family objected to its political use. The campaign, which criticized the current gov…
Majority of US Voters Report Economic Decline Under Trump Ahead of Midterms
A Financial Times survey shows over half of US voters feel economically worse off under President Trump since January 2025, with Democrats favored on economic issues ahead of Nove…
Democrats Leader Yair Golan Quotes Yasser Arafat, Sparking Controversy in Israel
Yair Golan, leader of The Democrats party in Israel, quoted Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in Arabic, provoking controversy. He defended his call for Jewish-Arab partnership and…
Gadi Eizenkot Advances Toward Political Partnership With Mansour Abbas Amid Opposition Shifts
Israeli Parties Finalize New Candidate Lists Ahead of October Elections
Ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, major parties are finalizing candidate lists featuring new public figures, military veterans, and activists. Likud prepares for primaries t…
Progressive Democrats Win Key Primaries in Michigan, Challenging Party's Stance on Israel
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate primary, highlighting the growing influence of left-wing candidates with radical views on Israel and U.S. policy. Support…
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! Leads with 23 Seats as Likud Drops to 21 in New Poll
A recent poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party leading with 23 seats, while Likud falls to 21. Netanyahu's coalition shrinks to 48 seats, and Arab parties strengthen to 11. Eis…
New Poll Shows Yisrael Leading as Likud Weakens, Opposition Holds Majority
A new Maariv poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael party leading with 23 seats, Likud dropping to 21, and the opposition holding a majority with 57 seats compared to the coalition's…
Netanyahu Labels UK 'Islamic Republic' in Podcast Criticism of London
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the UK the "Islamic Republic of Britain" in a podcast, criticizing British media coverage of Israel. His remarks referenced past s…
Democrats Leader Yair Golan Proposes Public Transport on Shabbat and Judicial Reform Reversal
Democratic Party leader Yair Golan presented a plan supporting equal military conscription, public transport on Shabbat, and repealing judicial reforms. He emphasized individual f…
Democrats Campaign Leader Golan Urges Candidates to Moderate Statements on West Bank Issues
Israel's Democratic Party leadership, led by Yair Golan, has urged candidates to moderate public statements on West Bank issues following a controversial tweet by retired general…
American Social Media Star Hassan Piker Stirs Controversy Among Democrats With Pro-Palestinian Views
Hassan Piker, a major American social media figure known for his radical left views and sharp criticism of Israel, refuses to apologize for his statements despite accusations of a…