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Israel's National Security Minister Seeks Arab Party Disqualification
Israel's National Security Minister requested the disqualification of the United Arab List (Ra'am) from elections, citing political motives and potential systematic targeting of A…
Israeli Parties Finalize Knesset Lists Amid Shifting Alliances
Israeli parties have finalized their Knesset election lists for 2026, showcasing new alliances and strategic shifts. Key developments include Likud's list finalization without maj…
Arab Parties Ra'am and Hadash-Ta'al Sign Vote-Sharing Deal
Arab parties Ra'am and the Joint List have signed a surplus vote agreement to prevent wasted votes in the upcoming elections. The deal also includes a commitment to a clean campai…
Businesswoman Pnina Rosenblum Ventures into Green Energy Sector
Israeli entrepreneur Pnina Rosenblum has launched a new company focused on green energy solutions, including solar power and electricity savings. The company, 'Pninat Energeya Had…
Israel's Animal Shelters Host Major Adoption Events Ahead of Holidays
Israeli animal shelters are holding large adoption events across the country to find homes for hundreds of dogs and cats before the High Holidays. Various organizations are showca…
Israel's Opposition Parties Form Alliances to Boost Knesset Representation
Four main Israeli opposition parties have signed surplus-vote agreements ahead of the October 27 elections to maximize their Knesset representation and consolidate the anti-Netany…
New Poll Shows Right-Wing Parties Crashing Ahead of Election
A new poll for Israel's upcoming Knesset elections shows right-wing parties struggling, with two potentially falling below the electoral threshold. The bloc opposing Prime Ministe…
Arab Israeli Lawmaker Vows Unprecedented Actions to Oust Netanyahu
Arab Israeli lawmaker Ahmed Tibi stated his party is ready to take unprecedented actions to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power. Tibi did not specify these actions but aims to pr…
Jewish Ex-Cop Joins Arab Party Ra'am to Bridge Israeli Divides
Yoav Segalovitz, a Jewish former police officer, has joined the Arab party Ra'am as its first Jewish candidate, aiming to build bridges between Israel's Jewish and Arab communitie…
Knesset Member Ofer Cassif Visits Negev Prisons, Calls for Red Cross Investigation
Knesset Member Ofer Cassif visited Israeli prisons holding Palestinian detainees and called for the Red Cross to investigate alleged harsh conditions. He was reportedly denied dir…
Renowned Educator Rabbi Yisrael Braunstein, Who Taught Thousands, Dies at 75
Rabbi Yisrael Braunstein, a prominent educator who taught thousands of students in Israel, passed away at age 75 after a prolonged illness. He was known for his dedication to Tora…
Israeli Polls Show Arab Parties Gaining 11-14 Knesset Seats
Israeli opinion polls following the close of party lists project Arab parties will win between 11 and 14 seats in the Knesset, potentially playing a kingmaker role in government f…
Israeli Politics Returning to 1970s Model of Leader-Centric Parties
An Israeli democracy researcher warns that many parties are returning to a 1970s model where leaders, not internal primaries, select Knesset candidates. This trend weakens interna…
Arab Joint List Submits Knesset Candidacy, Vows Transformative Representation
The Arab Joint List submitted its election candidacy after internal party resolutions. MK Aida Touma-Sliman, in her final term, stated the list aims for a "transformative" represe…
Israeli Teachers' Salaries Range Widely Based on Experience and Role
New teachers in Israel start with gross monthly salaries of 8,000-9,000 shekels, rising to 18,000-21,000 shekels for experienced teachers at the ninth rank. Salaries vary based on…
38 Parties Submit Lists for Upcoming Knesset Elections
Thirty-eight parties and blocs have submitted their lists to run in the upcoming Knesset elections on October 27. The Central Elections Committee will review and approve the final…
Reality Star's Friend Threatens Lawsuit Over 'Love Island' Spinoff Drama
A woman referred to as a "sister" to reality TV star Tom Barzilay is suing former partner Yuval Buchan, Channel 13, and media outlets for millions of shekels over alleged defamati…
Arab-Jewish Party Withdraws from Knesset Election Race
The Arab-Jewish party "Place for All of Us" has withdrawn from the upcoming Knesset elections due to concerns about not crossing the electoral threshold and wasting votes. The par…
Hadash Party Candidate Jaafar Farah Withdraws Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Jaafar Farah, a candidate for Israel's Hadash party, withdrew from the Knesset race following sexual harassment allegations. The party council voted to suspend his candidacy, repl…
Israeli Parties Finalize Knesset Lists Ahead of Deadline
Israeli political parties, including Likud, Shas, United Torah Judaism, and Blue and White, submitted their final Knesset lists on September 8, the deadline day. The submissions f…
Likud Party Finalizes Knesset List with Seven New Protected Seats
The Likud party has finalized its Knesset list, adding seven new candidates from security, media, and legal fields to protected positions. Notable additions include the mother of…
New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Bloc Falling Short of Majority
A new Maariv poll shows the "Yashar" party leading with 25 seats, while Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud garners 20. The poll suggests Netanyahu's bloc would fall short of a majority wi…
Netanyahu Reserves Knesset Seat for Channel 14 Commentator
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to reserve a Knesset seat for Channel 14 commentator Yaakov Bardugo. Bardugo was offered a spot in the second ten of the Likud list…
Israeli Construction Leaders Declare 'Economic Death Sentence' Over Foreign Firm Expansion
Israeli construction industry leaders are protesting the government's plan to expand foreign companies' operations, fearing it will destroy local businesses and increase illegal l…
Mansour Abbas Eyes Government Change, Calls for Arab Party Cooperation
United List party head Mansour Abbas announced his party's candidacy for the Knesset elections, stating its potential to help replace the current government. He also called for co…
Netanyahu's Attempts to Unite Right-Wing Parties Fail as Key Figures Refuse Merger
Prime Minister Netanyahu's attempts to force mergers among right-wing political parties ahead of elections have failed, with key figures like Itamar Ben-Gvir and Ofer Winter refus…
Shas Party Unveils Knesset List with New Faces and Key Promotions
The Shas party has released its candidate list for the upcoming Knesset elections, with Aryeh Deri at the helm and significant promotions for MK Yinon Azulai and reserve officer D…
Israel's Knesset Election Lists Close Amid Likud's Internal Drama
Israel's Knesset election candidate lists closed on September 8th, with several parties, including Likud, submitting on the final day. Likud's list remained uncertain as Prime Min…
Israeli Parties Rush to Submit Knesset Lists Amid Last-Minute Drama
Six major Israeli parties are in a last-minute rush to submit their electoral lists to the Central Elections Committee by Tuesday, September 8th. Several parties, including Likud…
Israeli Parties Finalize Knesset Lists Amidst Internal Strife
Israeli political parties are in the final stages of submitting their Knesset lists before a Tuesday deadline, facing internal disputes over candidate placements and potential mer…
Israeli Parties Rush to Finalize Election Lists Amid Last-Minute Drama
Israeli political parties are in a race against time to submit their election lists, with several major factions experiencing last-minute dramas including leadership changes, cand…
Hadash Party Replaces Candidate Amid Harassment Allegations
The Hadash party has suspended Jafar Farah from its electoral list due to sexual harassment allegations and has appointed Dr. Faten Ghatas as his replacement. Farah had previously…
Hadash Party Drops Candidate Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The Hadash Party has removed a candidate from its electoral slate due to sexual misconduct allegations. The party has not released specific details about the accusations or the ca…
New Poll Shows Yesh Atid Widening Lead Over Likud
A new poll shows Yesh Atid widening its lead over Likud, with a Gantz-led bloc projected to win 57 seats. The article also covers the discovery of bodies in Gaza, potential UK tra…
Jewish Power Candidate Accused of Attacking Protesters, Offering Shelter to Rape Suspects
A candidate from the Otzma Yehudit party is accused of assaulting protesters and offering shelter to rape suspects. In other news, a poll shows Yisrael Beiteinu leading Likud, Bri…
German Chancellor Vows to Combat Far-Right Extremism
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has vowed to weaken the far-right, while the UK is expected to ban trade with settlements and declare the occupation illegal. Research indicates a si…
Poll Shows Ex-IDF Chief Eisenkot Leading Netanyahu in Prime Minister Race
A Channel 12 poll shows former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot's new party leading with 25 mandates, while Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud party has dropped to 21. Eisenkot also leads Ne…
Israeli Election Committee's Power to Disqualify Candidates Limited by Supreme Court
Israel's Central Elections Committee, despite its political makeup, cannot make final decisions on disqualifying candidates or parties. The Supreme Court holds the ultimate author…
Eilaboun Council Head Explains Withdrawal from Hadash List
Samir Abu Zeid, head of the Eilaboun council, explained his reasons for withdrawing his candidacy from the Hadash party list during an appearance on Hala TV. He was initially slat…
Mansour Abbas's Political Project: Pragmatism Over National Identity
An analysis of Mansour Abbas's political strategy argues he prioritizes the practical well-being of Arab citizens in Israel over strict adherence to national identity, advocating…
Arab Israeli Party Council Meets to Resolve Seat Dispute
The Arab Israeli party Hadash is holding a council meeting in Shfaram to decide on the allocation of a second Knesset seat amidst electoral list submissions. Party member Jaafar F…
Channel 13 to Compensate Fired Anchor Amid Discrimination Claims
News channel "Hadashot 13" settled a lawsuit with former anchor Netali Shem Tov, who alleged wrongful termination and discrimination. The settlement terms, including compensation…
Hadash Official Denies Harassment Claims, Calls Them Political Assassination Attempt
Hadash party official Jaafar Farah is fighting calls for his removal over alleged sexual harassment, claiming it's a "political assassination attempt" using "old claims." While so…
Prominent Breslov Rabbi Yitzchak Bension Dies at 81
Rabbi Yitzchak Bension, a leading Breslov Hasid and spiritual leader of the "Shir Chadash" community in Tel Aviv, has died at 81. He was known for spreading Breslov teachings, his…
Israeli Parties Grapple With Election Threshold Amid Shifting Alliances
Israeli political parties are strategizing to overcome the 3.25% qualifying threshold for Knesset entry ahead of the upcoming elections. Recent alliances and party mergers aim to…
Arab-Israeli Party to Hold Emergency Session on Candidate Nomination
The Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash) party will hold an emergency session in Shfaram on Monday evening to decide on the candidacy of Jaafar Farah for the second se…
Israel Military Drills Amid Gaza Displacement Denials and Regional Tensions
Israel's military is conducting large exercises as the US Ambassador denies plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza, a claim condemned by several Arab nations. Domestically, poli…
Jaafar Farah Leaves Hospital, Reaffirms Candidacy for Second Spot on Hadash List
Jaafar Farah has left the hospital and is insisting on his candidacy for the second position on the Hadash electoral list, despite previous reports of his withdrawal. His supporte…