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Zvika Hadar and Maor Zaguri tapped to lead entertainment and original productions at new Channel 16

Channel 16 has named Zvika Hadar and Maor Zaguri to senior entertainment and original-content roles ahead of its launch. The new channel is set to begin broadcasting on 28 June 20…

Polls Show Bennett Slumps to Single Digits as Likud Leads

Two new polls show Likud leading and Naftali Bennett falling sharply, including a Channel 14 survey that gives his party 9 seats. Gadi Eisenkot remains competitive in both seat co…

Haifa Faces Renewed Fight Over Controversial Hadash Deputy Mayor Nomination

Haifa is once again facing a contentious Hadash-backed bid to appoint a deputy mayor, this time Faher Biadsa, eight years after Raja Za'atara's similar nomination was blocked. The…

Naftali Bennett Blames Haredi Protest for Traffic Jam, Launches Radio Attack

Naftali Bennett said he was stuck in a traffic jam for two and a half hours during a vehicle protest on Wednesday. Speaking from his car, he accused ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers o…

Gafni Tells Netanyahu: We Have No Trust as Coalition Deal Unravels

Moshe Gafni told Benjamin Netanyahu that the ultra-Orthodox have lost trust in him after he would not advance daycare subsidies. Shas and United Torah Judaism now say they will ba…

Naftali Bennett Explains Why His Politics Shifted

Naftali Bennett said his politics changed because the “underdog” in Israel has shifted from the right to high-tech circles in Herzliya and Tel Aviv. He also defended his right-win…

Bennett Reaffirms His Views After Controversy Over Settlement Remarks

Naftali Bennett said he has not changed his right-wing views after a Kan News clip from his podcast comments about illegal construction drew criticism. He reiterated support for l…

Bennett unveils “New Deal” plan with draft, budget, and cabinet cuts

Yair Bennett presented his “New Deal” platform on Tuesday, promising major changes in education, security, the economy and government. He said he would cut funding for ultra-Ortho…

Naftali Bennett Pushes Back on Right-Wing Criticism, Defends His Security and Political Views

Naftali Bennett rejected right-wing criticism on Tuesday during a JNS conference speech. He defended his political stance, said he could work well with Donald Trump while preservi…

Bennett Shares Video of Meeting With Fallen Battalion Commander Before Lebanon Entry

Naftali Bennett shared footage of a meeting with Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimhon before he entered Lebanon with his troops. Bennett said Ben Shimhon was killed in the weekend tank disast…

Poll Finds Most Israelis Want Netanyahu to Quit Before Next Election

A Channel 13 poll says 58% of Israelis want Benjamin Netanyahu to quit before the next election. The survey also found broad dissatisfaction with the outgoing government and showe…

Poll Shows Eisenkot Ties Likud as Bennett Slips Further

Poll Says Bennett Would Benefit if He Splits from Lapid

An internal poll reported by Amit Segal says Naftali Bennett would win 15 seats running alone, while Yair Lapid would fail to pass the threshold. The findings intensify reports th…

Netanyahu’s Likud Holds Lead in Channel 14 Poll Despite Iran Deal Backlash

A Channel 14 poll released Thursday night shows Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud still leading despite criticism over the US-Iran deal. The survey gives the right-wing bloc a majority…

How Families Can Save Hundreds on Summer Attractions

A N12 price survey found that summer attractions can cost 30% to 60% less through consumer clubs than at the gate. The report urges families to compare offers and book in advance…

Yurai Lehav Herzon Says the LGBTQ Community Should Back Bennett, Notable New Alliances Still Possible

Yesh Atid MK Yurai Lehav Herzon said Bennett remains the best challenger to Netanyahu and urged the LGBTQ community to back him. He also said new political alliances are still pos…

Benny Gantz and Dedi Simchi expected to run together in the next election

Benny Gantz and former Fire and Rescue Commissioner Dedi Simchi are expected to announce a joint run in the upcoming Israeli election. The two are waiting on other political respo…

Poll Shows Eisenkot Gaining on the Opposition, Bennett Slumping

A News 13 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar overtaking Naftali Bennett’s B’Yachad, while Likud remains the largest party with 22 seats. The survey also finds the opposition bloc a…

Miki Levy Denies Reports That Naftali Bennett Is Considering a Political Switch

MK Miki Levy denied reports that Naftali Bennett is considering dissolving Yachad and joining Gadi Eisenkot's Yesh! as No. 2. Levy made the comments Wednesday on Radio 90FM and sa…

Yesh Atid lawmakers urge a political bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot as Bennett weighs options

Yesh Atid figures are urging a political consolidation under Gadi Eisenkot, while Naftali Bennett is considering ending his partnership with Yair Lapid. The talks come amid weak p…

Bennett and TOV reach surprise settlement in libel case

Yair Bennett and TOV Channel ended their libel dispute on Tuesday with a court-approved settlement. TOV withdrew claims that 50 million shekels were spent on Bennett’s home safe r…

Former Ra'anana municipal chief Micha Nageri joins Bennett's Yachad party

Yachad, led by Naftali Bennett, announced that Michal Nageri has joined the party. Nageri is a former chief executive of the Ra'anana municipality and was described as active in t…

Bennett Accuses Netanyahu of Serving Personal Interests Over Israel’s Needs

Naftali Bennett said Benjamin Netanyahu has subordinated Israel’s interests to personal ones, damaging ties with the United States and weakening Israel’s standing. He argued Iran’…

Lapid Says Netanyahu Is Weakened and Extorted, Calls for a New Government

Yair Lapid said at a Yachad faction meeting that the IDF succeeded but Benjamin Netanyahu failed. He accused Netanyahu of weakness and called for a different government.

Bennett Urged to Run on a Clean Conscience and Let Voters Read Between the Lines

The article says Naftali Bennett should campaign on a clear pledge to seek a Zionist-only government while also preventing another election. It argues that if the anti-Netanyahu b…

Bennett Blames TV Coverage for Joint List Slide, Says Channels Are Boosting Eisenkot

Naftali Bennett reportedly accused Channels 12 and 14 of helping promote Gadi Eisenkot, as his alliance with Yair Lapid continues to slide in the polls. Likud has attacked Eisenko…

Poll Shows Likud Falls to 22 Seats as Opposition Leaders Gain

A Maariv poll shows Likud falling to 22 seats, while Bennett’s Yachad and Eisenkot’s Yashar! surge into a tight race for the largest party. The coalition holds 50 seats, the oppos…

“Lapid Is Our Problem”: Tension in Bennett’s Campaign

Tension has intensified in Naftali Bennett’s campaign as his party, Beyachad, continues to slide in the polls. A senior campaign figure blamed Yair Lapid and strategist Lior Horev…

New Poll Shows Ganzekout Overtaking Bennett for Second Place

A new Israel Hayom poll shows Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! party overtaking Yachad and moving into second place with 20 seats, while Yachad falls to 19. Likud remains the largest party…

Polls Show Likud Still First, Eisenkot Surges as Bennett Slips

New Kan 11 and Channel 13 polls show Likud still first, Gadi Eisenkot surging, and Naftali Bennett slipping. Both polls leave the current coalition at 53 seats, short of a majorit…