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Israeli Election Polls Under Scrutiny Ahead of Final Surveys

Ahead of the final pre-election polls, Israeli political analysts are scrutinizing the reliability and methodologies of surveys due to significant discrepancies. Pollster Shlomo F…

Politics1h ago

Bardugo Discusses Election, Netanyahu Trial, and Political Rivals

Political commentator Yaakov Bardugo stated Prime Minister Netanyahu will not be interviewed by Channel 12 before the elections and predicted his trial will be dismissed. Bardugo…

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Channel 14 Panelist Vows Vote for Winter, Slams Netanyahu

Avi Shoshan, a panelist on Channel 14's "The Patriots," declared he will vote for Ofer Winter's "Am Israel" party, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's alleged efforts to underm…

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Netanyahu Shifts Strategy, Launches "Big Party" Campaign Five Days Before Election

Five days before Israeli elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a "Big Party" campaign to consolidate right-wing votes and block Ofer Winter. He also changed strate…

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Netanyahu Shifts Strategy in Final Election Push, Targeting Bennett and Small Parties

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is changing his election strategy five days before the vote, launching a "Big Party" campaign to consolidate right-wing support and block Ofer Wi…

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TV Panelist Expresses Surprise Support for Political Candidate

Avi Shoshan, a panelist on Channel 14's 'The Patriots,' announced his support for Ofer Winter's political party, 'Am Israel,' and his intention to vote for Winter. Shoshan believe…

Politics3h ago

Smotrich Planned Exit Offer for Second Party Leader

Bezalel Smotrich, chairman of the Religious Zionism party, planned to offer Avi Maoz, chairman of the Noam party, a senior government role to withdraw from elections. Prime Minist…

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New Haredi Parties Challenge Establishment in Israeli Elections

Two new Haredi parties, the Haredi Public Party and Tzeva Shachor, are challenging established factions like Shas and United Torah Judaism in the upcoming Israeli elections. These…

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New Poll Shows Ofer Winter's Party Surpassing Threshold

A Channel 16 poll shows Ofer Winter's "Amcha Yisrael" party securing 4 mandates, potentially easing pressure from Prime Minister Netanyahu to withdraw from elections. Gadi Eisenko…

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Rabbis Urge Votes for Major Parties, Warn Against Wasted Votes for Right

More than 100 prominent Religious Zionist rabbis issued a letter advising against voting for small parties that may not pass the electoral threshold, to prevent wasted votes for t…

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Smotrich Planned Offer to Maoz to Withdraw from Elections

Religious Zionism party chairman Bezalel Smotrich planned to offer Noam party leader Avi Maoz a deputy minister role in exchange for withdrawing from elections. The offer was inte…

Politics4h ago

Senior Rabbis Warn Right-Wing Voters Against Splitting Ballots

Around 150 senior Religious Zionist rabbis published a public letter warning right-wing voters against splitting their ballots in the upcoming election. The rabbis met with candid…

Politics4h ago

Netanyahu Aide's Legal Choice Angers PM's Circle, Report Says

Ofer Vinter's alleged recommendation to Eli Feldstein, a former Netanyahu aide, to hire a different lawyer has reportedly angered the Prime Minister's circle. Feldstein, investiga…

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Netanyahu Warns of 'Paralysis' in Rotation, Iran Threat

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told i24NEWS that a power rotation with Gadi Eisenkot would cause paralysis and warned Iran against interfering in elections. He also criticized…

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Netanyahu's Election Strategy Criticized by Sociologist

Sociologist Tzuriel Sharon criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election strategy, calling it a "serious strategic mistake" regarding Ofer Vinter's party. Sharon believe…

Politics4h ago

Feldstein Case Allegedly Fuels Netanyahu-Winter Feud

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly in a significant dispute with Ofer Winter, a situation allegedly stemming from the Eli Feldstein affair. Netanyahu's associates all…

Politics4h ago

Netanyahu Demands Candidate Winter Withdraw Over Legal Dispute

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressuring candidate Ofer Winter to withdraw from elections, despite Winter's potential benefit to the right-wing bloc. The dispute is linked…

Politics4h ago

Smotrich Planned to Offer Maoz a Role to Withdraw from Election

Bezalel Smotrich, chairman of the Religious Zionism party, planned to offer Avi Maoz of the Noam party a senior government role to withdraw from elections, but later opted for qui…

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Netanyahu Warns of Unprecedented Response to Iranian Election Interference

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed an unprecedented response to any Iranian interference in the upcoming elections. He also rejected a rotation government with Gadi E…

Politics4h ago

Victims' Families Urge Israelis to Vote With October 7 Victims in Mind

Families of October 7 victims are organizing a non-partisan initiative to remind Israelis of the fallen and hostages at polling stations on October 27. Relatives of those killed a…

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Netanyahu's Office Clashes With Ofer Vinter Over Legal Representation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office is reportedly at odds with Ofer Vinter, despite Vinter's potential electoral benefit to the right-wing. The conflict arose after Vinter…

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Netanyahu's Office Clashes With Ofer Winter Over Legal Representation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office is reportedly in a sharp conflict with former commander Ofer Winter, despite polls showing Winter would aid the right-wing bloc. The dis…

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Israeli Celebrities Endorse Political Candidates Ahead of Elections

Several Israeli celebrities have publicly endorsed political candidates days before the election. Stars from the series "HaBorer" appeared in a video for Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!"…

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Israeli Celebrities Endorse Political Parties Ahead of Elections

Israeli celebrities are actively endorsing political parties ahead of upcoming elections. Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party released a campaign video featuring stars from the series…

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Netanyahu Warns of Leftist Government, Iran's Election Interference

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned in a special interview that a leftist government would not confront Iran and could lead to an "Oslo disaster." He criticized potential rig…

Security5h ago

TikTok Deploys Election War Room Amid Israeli Election Concerns

TikTok has deployed a 63-person global team to monitor its platform during the Israeli elections, removing thousands of harmful posts and blocking impersonating accounts. Retired…

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Final Election Column Urges Calm Amidst Political Turmoil

Columnist Yedidya Meir urges voters to remain calm and critically assess candidates in the final days before an election, framing it as a choice for Israel's Jewish identity. He c…

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Final Poll Shows Israeli Election Deadlocked Between Netanyahu and Opposition

A final pre-election poll in Israel shows a dead heat between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc and the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot, with both projected to w…

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Undecided Voter Praises Winter and Haddad but Doubts Election Readiness

A right-wing voter is undecided before the election, despite admiring candidates Ofer Winter and Yosef Haddad and their new "Amcha Yisrael" party. Concerns about the party's polit…

Politics6h ago

Poll Shows Eisenkot's Party Declining as Bennett's Rises

A new "Israel Hayom" poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party declining to 23 mandates, while Naftali Bennett's "Beitenu" party rises to 14 mandates. The Likud party remains sta…

Politics6h ago

Yosef Haddad Slams 'Despicable Campaign' Against Right-Wing Party

Yosef Haddad, a candidate for the "Amcha Yisrael" party, has criticized a "despicable and vulgar campaign" pressuring his party to withdraw from elections. He warned that voter su…

Politics6h ago

Final Election Poll Shows Tight Race, Opposition Bloc Stalls

A final pre-election poll shows the Israeli political landscape in a tense deadlock, with the coalition and the opposition bloc each projected to win 51 mandates. The "Reservists"…

General7h ago

Israelis Bring Domestic Tensions and Trauma to Thai Islands

A growing number of Israelis are immigrating to Thailand's Koh Samui and Koh Phangan islands, seeking an escape from conflict and trauma. Their intense presence has caused frictio…

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New Sponsors Aim to Elevate Hapoel Rishon LeZion to Top Tier in 5 Years

Dudu and Natalie Va'aturi, new sponsors and co-owners of Hapoel Rishon LeZion, aim to elevate the club to the top tier of Israeli football within five years. They are actively inv…

Politics7h ago

How Many Votes Needed to Enter Israel's Knesset?

Over 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote in the upcoming Knesset elections, where parties must secure 3.25% of the vote to gain seats. If turnout is 70%, a party needs aroun…

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Netanyahu Urges Religious Leaders to Consolidate Right-Wing Votes

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with leading rabbis after their meeting with Ofer Winter, chairman of the 'Am Israel' party. Netanyahu stressed the importance of consolida…

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Social Media Star Odia Pinto Switches Allegiance From Netanyahu

Social media influencer Odia Pinto announced she will vote for the Amcha Israel party in the next election, breaking from her previous support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah…

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Reality Star Odia Pinto Declares Vote for Amcha Israel Party

Reality star Odia Pinto announced she will vote for the "Amcha Israel" party in the upcoming elections, citing her heart and belief the party will benefit northern Israel. Pinto…

Politics8h ago

Minister Strock Willing to Yield Post for Winter's Entry

Minister Orit Strock is prepared to give up her ministerial position to facilitate Ofer Winter joining the Religious Zionism party, should he accept Bezalel Smotrich's offer. Stro…

Economy8h ago

Luxury Penthouse in Beit Shemesh Lists for $6.7 Million

A new luxury residential project in Beit Shemesh, Israel, is experiencing strong sales, with a 550-square-meter penthouse listed for approximately NIS 25 million. Developers Sofer…

Politics9h ago

Lawmaker Prefers Opposition Leader Over National Security Minister

Member of Knesset Yulia Malinovsky of Yisrael Beiteinu stated she prefers opposition leader Yair Golan over National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in a crisis. She criticized…

Politics9h ago

Religious Leaders' Offer to Ofer Winther for Government Roles Rejected

Three prominent Religious Zionist rabbis met with Ofer Winther, chairman of the 'Am Yisrael' party, to offer him government positions in exchange for withdrawing from the Knesset…

Politics9h ago

Eli Ohana Admits Potential Election Loss in Bet with Barak Sari

Eli Ohana admitted he might lose a bet with Barak Sari regarding the upcoming election results, though he still expects a right-wing majority. The two discussed predictions for th…

Politics9h ago

Israelis Abroad Spend Thousands to Vote in Upcoming Elections

Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are returning to Israel to vote in the upcoming elections, incurring significant personal expense and travel time. Individuals from Aus…

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Overseas Israelis Make Costly Journeys Home to Vote

Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are undertaking costly and lengthy journeys to return to Israel to vote in the upcoming elections. Individuals from Australia, Poland…

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Arab Party Official Reveals Conditions for Supporting Left-Wing Government on Hezbollah-Linked Channel

The Secretary-General of Hadash, Secretary-General of the Hadash party, stated on the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen channel that the Joint List would support a left-wing govern…

Politics10h ago

Israeli Election Campaigns Focus on Opponent's Weaknesses

Israeli election campaigns are nearing their climax, with both Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and the opposition focusing on their rivals' weak points. The Likud highlights the opposit…

Politics10h ago

Israeli Election Campaigns Focus on Opponent's Weaknesses

Israeli election campaigns are intensifying their focus on opponents' weaknesses in the final stretch. Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc highlights the opposition's potential reliance on…