Democrats
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Democrats, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Right-Wing Israeli Government, Not Left-Wing Democrats, Threatens US-Israel Relations
Shlomo Shamir states that Israel's fully right-wing government, not far-left Democrats, is the main cause of deteriorating US-Israel relations, urging a leadership change to resto…
Trump Seeks to Delay Iran Conflict Ahead of US Midterm Elections Amid Rising Anti-Israel Sentiment in Democrats
Ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, Donald Trump aims to delay conflict with Iran to avoid political fallout, while Iran endures a costly naval blockade. US military leaders c…
Israeli Families Face Political Divides as Children Challenge Traditional Voting Loyalties
Israeli families often share political loyalties passed down through generations, but some young voters are breaking tradition, causing familial tensions. While some remain steadf…
Gadi Eizenkot Maintains Lead in Israeli Political Poll as Smotrich Declines
A recent Maariv poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's party leading with 23 seats, followed by Netanyahu's Likud with 22. Otzma Yehudit gains a seat while Smotrich's party declines. The coal…
Gadi Eizenkot Leads with 23 Seats, Likud Close Behind in Latest Maariv Poll
A Maariv poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's party leading with 23 seats, Likud close behind with 22, and no major shifts in bloc balances. Most Israelis oppose including Ra'am in the coal…
Yaya Pink Reveals Joint West Bank Road Project With Merav Michaeli, Sparking Right-Wing Backlash
Yaya Pink revealed a joint project with former Transportation Minister Merav Michaeli analyzing West Bank roads for their impact on future political solutions, sparking right-wing…
Democrats Chair Yair Golan Declines Reserved Spots for Einav Tsangoker on Party List
Yair Golan, head of the Democrats party, decided not to reserve any Knesset list spots for Einav Tsangoker, mother of former captive Matan Tsangoker, following the party's July 20…
Democrats Party Chair Yair Golan Declines Reserved Seats for Einav Tsangoker
Yair Golan, head of the Israeli Democrats party, decided not to reserve any Knesset list spots for Einav Tsangoker following the July 20 primaries, excluding her from the party's…
i24NEWS Poll Shows Bennett’s Party Losing Seats While New Arden-A Edelstein List Fails to Pass Threshold
A recent i24NEWS poll shows Naftali Bennett’s party losing two seats, while the new Arden-Edelstein party fails to pass the electoral threshold. Likud remains the largest party wi…
Former PM Naftali Bennett Rejects Coalition With Ultra-Orthodox Parties, Demands Full IDF Draft
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett ruled out any coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties that support military draft exemptions, condemning their stance as a threat to Is…
John Stewart Challenges Senator John Fetterman on Israel as a Red Line in US Politics
John Stewart hosted Senator John Fetterman on his podcast to debate Israel's role as a political red line in US politics, highlighting divisions within the Democratic Party ahead…
Defense Minister Israel Katz Uses Social Media to Rally Right-Wing Base Amid Political Turmoil
Israel Katz, Israel's Defense Minister, uses social media to promote a hardline right-wing image amid political controversies, including military dismissals and draft law disputes…
Israeli Election Committee Bans Real-Time Voting Apps, Impacting Opposition More Than Coalition
Israel's Election Committee banned party use of real-time voting apps to protect voter secrecy, a move that may disadvantage opposition parties more than the ruling coalition due…
Democrats' Naama Lazimi Endorses Yair Golan as Defense Minister After Elections
Democratic Party MK Naama Lazimi praised party leader Yair Golan as a top security expert and expressed hope he will become defense minister. She criticized Finance Committee chai…
Gadi Eizenkot Criticizes Naftali Bennett and Yair Golan Over Qatar Policy and Defense Leadership
Gadi Eizenkot criticized Naftali Bennett's pledge to declare Qatar an enemy state as a political gimmick and questioned Yair Golan's defense leadership experience during a press c…
Democrats Chair Yair Golan Rejects Immediate Full Haredi Draft, Calls It Populism
Yair Golan, leader of the Democratic Party, stated that immediate full conscription of Haredi Jews into the IDF is impractical and a product of populism, proposing alternative nat…
Right-Wing Bloc Secures Majority as Shas Strengthens to 11 Seats in New Poll
A recent poll shows the right-wing bloc in Israel holding a majority with 62 seats, as Shas strengthens to 11 seats. Likud leads with 31 seats, Yesh Atid follows with 22, and the…
New Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Leading with 61 Seats, Otzma Yehudit Gains 9 Mandates
Two recent polls show differing projections for Israel's upcoming elections, with one giving the opposition bloc 61 seats and Otzma Yehudit 9 mandates, while another shows a right…
Right-Wing Bloc Strengthens as Smotrich and Ben Gvir Tie; Bennett's Party Collapses
A Channel 14 poll shows the right-wing bloc growing to 62 seats with Smotrich and Ben Gvir tied at six seats each, while Naftali Bennett's party falls to eight seats. Likud leads…
Netanyahu Signals Tough Stance on Haredi Draft, Sparks Heated Debate on Israeli Society
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement that non-Torah studying Haredim must enlist or face jail sparked a heated panel debate on Israeli politics and society. The discussio…
Yair Golan Appoints Avi Nissenkorn as Democrats' Representative for Coalition Talks
Yair Golan named former minister Avi Nissenkorn as the Democratic Party's representative for possible coalition negotiations.
Avigdor Lieberman Vows to Block Democrats From Key Ministries, Yair Golan Fires Back
Avigdor Lieberman ruled out the Democratic Party holding key ministries in any future Israeli government, provoking a sharp public rebuttal from Democratic leader Yair Golan, who…
Democrats Unveil Platform to Combat Settler Violence and Strengthen Palestinian Authority
The Democratic Party unveiled a platform ahead of Israel's elections focusing on combating settler violence, halting annexation, and boosting security cooperation with the Palesti…
Likud and Smotrich's Religious Zionism Gain Strength in Latest Israeli Poll
Israel Poll Shows Netanyahu and Eisenkot Tied, Opposition Bloc Holds 60 Seats
A News 12 poll shows Netanyahu's Likud and Eisenkot's Yisrael tied at 23 seats each, with the opposition bloc holding 70 seats overall. Bennett's Yachdav remains stable, and Arab…
Democratic Strategist James Carville Criticizes Rising Progressive Faction Amid Party Chaos
James Carville criticized the Democratic Party's growing progressive faction and warned of potential party splits amid rising socialist influence. Political influencer Hassan Pike…
Naftali Bennett's Party Plummets to 13 Seats in New Poll, Calls to Withdraw Grow
Naftali Bennett's 'Together' party falls to 13 seats in a Kan 11 poll, sparking calls for his withdrawal. Likud and Yashar! tie at 23 seats, while other parties show mixed results…
Half of New Israeli MKs Lack Economic Expertise Amid Rising Cost of Living Concerns
Ahead of Israel's September elections, half of the new Knesset members lack economic expertise, raising concerns about addressing the high cost of living. Veteran MKs are expected…
Netanyahu Reassures Ultra-Orthodox Leaders After Halting Draft Law Advancement
Prime Minister Netanyahu reassured ultra-Orthodox party leaders that the draft law will not advance, aligning with their demands, but faced sharp criticism from opposition figures…
Netanyahu and Eizenkot Tie at 23 Seats Each in Latest Israeli Poll
A Kan News poll shows Netanyahu's Likud and Eizenkot's Yashar tied at 23 Knesset seats each, with Bennett's party declining. Netanyahu leads in prime minister suitability, and 45%…
Democrats Chairman Yair Golan Criticizes Eli Pre-Military Academy, Sparking Controversy
Yair Golan, leader of Israel's Democratic Party, criticized the Eli pre-military academy using old rabbinical quotes, sparking backlash for attacking a respected institution that…
Gilad Erdan Faces Internal Backlash Over Excluding Democrats from Future Coalition
Gilad Erdan faces internal criticism for ruling out the Democratic Party in future coalitions, undermining his leverage with Netanyahu and complicating efforts to form a unity gov…
Amir Strugo of Bennett’s Party Affirms Partnership with Yair Golan’s Democrats
Amir Strugo of Naftali Bennett’s party confirmed cooperation with Yair Golan’s Democrats despite ideological differences, focusing on advancing Israel’s future together. He reject…
Netanyahu Reverses Stance on Haredi Draft Exemption Law Amid Poll Backlash
Prime Minister Netanyahu reversed his support for the Haredi draft exemption law after polls showed electoral harm, promising a full draft law post-election. The Supreme Court blo…
Yesh Atid Criticizes Mansour Abbas Talks With Yoav Segalovich Over Ra'am List
Yesh Atid criticized talks between Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas and Knesset member Yoav Segalovich about Segalovich joining Ra'am, calling it a mistake that could undermine oppositi…
Yair Golan's Reserved Seats Plan Sparks Internal Turmoil in Democrats Party
Democrats party leader Yair Golan's plan to reserve list spots for Einav Tsengauker has sparked internal opposition over ideological concerns and fears of electoral harm.
Poll Shows 13% of Netanyahu Coalition Voters Switching to Opposition in Upcoming Israeli Elections
A Channel 13 poll shows 13% of Netanyahu's 2022 coalition voters plan to join the opposition in the next election, with 6% abstaining. Extremism perceptions vary widely, and most…
Yisrael Beiteinu Leads with 23 Seats as Shas Drops to 7 in New Israeli Poll
A recent Maariv poll shows Shas falling to 7 seats while Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu leads with 23 seats. The opposition bloc could form a government with 61 seats if Hendel…
New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Likud Gains While Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Retains Lead
A new poll shows Netanyahu's Likud gaining 2 seats to 22, while Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael remains the largest party with 23 seats. The opposition bloc holds 57 seats, short of a maj…
Democrats Clash Over Using 'West Bank' or 'Judea and Samaria' Terms
The Israeli Democratic Party faced internal conflict over whether to use "West Bank" or "Judea and Samaria" after a deadly attack near Gilad Farm. Party chairman Yair Golan refuse…
Haredi Leader Dov Lando Criticizes Religious Zionists Amid Political Tensions Ahead of Israeli Elections
Rabbi Dov Lando, a leading Haredi figure, criticized Religious Zionist soldiers for inciting violence, sparking political controversy ahead of Israeli elections. His remarks refle…
Democrats Chair Yair Golan Calls to Resolve Unrecognized Bedouin Villages Issue in Negev
Yair Golan, leader of the Democratic Party, visited a Bedouin village in the Negev and criticized demolition campaigns against unrecognized homes, calling for a political solution…
Netanyahu and Eisenkot Tie in New Israeli Election Poll as Bennett Weakens
A Channel 13 poll shows Netanyahu and Eisenkot tied at 23 seats each, with Bennett weakening to 13 seats. The opposition leads with 55 seats versus the coalition's 51. Netanyahu's…
Young First-Time Voters in Israel Focus on West Bank Conflict and Public Transport in Upcoming Election
About 640,000 Israeli youths will vote for the first time on October 27, potentially deciding the election outcome. A Walla podcast featuring young party representatives discussed…
Israel Must Shift Strategy to Restore US Alliance Amid Historic Support Decline
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit to Washington comes amid historic lows in US support for Israel, with sharp declines in backing from both Democrats and Republicans. The article a…
Left-Wing Commentator Criticizes Yair Golan and Democrats Party for Shifting Right
Avirama Golan publicly condemned Yair Golan and the Democrats party for shifting their political messaging rightward, accusing them of abandoning left-wing values and peace advoca…
Netanyahu Considers Digital Primaries for Likud Party Amid Security Concerns
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering holding Likud's next primaries digitally, inspired by the US Democrats' secure online voting, aiming to enhance security and reduc…
Glass Doors at Israel's Channel 12 News Office Vandalized Twice in One Month
Channel 12's Tel Aviv news office was vandalized for the second time in a month, with police investigating. Political leaders condemned the attacks, linking them to government inc…
