Yisrael Beiteinu
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yisrael Beiteinu, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Gadi Eizenkot Warns Hamas Is Rebuilding and Preparing New Attack on Israel
Gadi Eizenkot warned that Hamas has restored its military capabilities in Gaza and is preparing a new attack on Israel, blaming the current government for failing to prevent this…
Likud Gains Two Seats While Otzma Yehudit Loses Support Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset Election
A recent poll shows Likud rising to 30 seats while Otzma Yehudit loses ground ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections, with coalition blocs holding a narrow majority.
Likud MK Eliyahu Revivo Withdraws from Primaries Citing Party's Reservation System
Likud MK Eliyahu Revivo announced he will not run in the party's primaries, criticizing the reservation system that limits realistic chances for incumbents. He emphasized his comm…
Residents Near Gaza Fear Hamas Strengthening Amid Declining Security Confidence
Residents near Gaza express fear over Hamas's growing strength and declining security, while Avigdor Lieberman criticizes Netanyahu for ceding Israeli decision-making to the U.S.
Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead in Polls as Netanyahu Bloc Collapses
A Channel 13 poll places Gadi Eizenkot ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu in Knesset seats and prime minister suitability, with the opposition bloc gaining strength. Party mergers show m…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Wear Yellow Badges, Compare IDF Draft to Nazi Persecution on Highway 4
Ultra-Orthodox protesters on Highway 4 wore yellow badges and compared IDF conscription to Nazi persecution, sparking political condemnation. The demonstration opposed mandatory m…
Likud Denounces Liberman for Alleged False Claims on IDF Gaza Operations and Security
Likud strongly refutes Avigdor Liberman's claims that Israel's military has withdrawn from key Gaza positions and that political leaders hindered counterterrorism efforts. Liberma…
Yisrael Beiteinu Vows Universal IDF Service in Next Government, Rejects Haredi Draft Exemptions
Yisrael Beiteinu rejects proposals for Haredi draft exemptions and insists all will serve in the IDF under the next government.
Liberman Rejects Broad Military Exemptions Proposed by Gadi Eizenkot's Party
Yoram Cohen of Gadi Eizenkot's party proposed broad military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox youth, prompting Avigdor Liberman to vow universal conscription with no exemptio…
Israel Faces 16% Direct Tax Increase by 2065 Without Higher Haredi Workforce Participation
Avigdor Lieberman claimed Israel must raise income tax by 16% if universal conscription and extended IDF service are not enacted. This figure is based on a Ministry of Finance leg…
Avichai Boaron Appointed Head of Likud's Ground Campaign for Upcoming Elections
Prime Minister Netanyahu appointed Avichai Boaron to lead Likud's ground campaign for the upcoming elections, tasking him with coordinating grassroots activities and voter mobiliz…
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Accuses Netanyahu and Religious Zionists of Undermining Right-Wing Bloc
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef accused Netanyahu and Religious Zionists of undermining the right-wing bloc and suggested working with the left, though his aides denied this. Internal ultra-O…
Former Likud MK Dan Illouz Calls for Netanyahu's Replacement After October 7 Attack
Dan Illouz, who left Likud for Yisrael Beiteinu, said Netanyahu should have been replaced after the October 7 attack, citing leadership failure and political system flaws. He prai…
Dan Illouz Quits Likud Over Draft Law Disputes, Joins Yisrael Beiteinu
Dan Illouz resigned from Likud over disagreements on military draft exemption laws and joined Yisrael Beiteinu. He criticized Likud for abandoning core values and expressed confid…
Itamar Ben Gvir Criticizes Likud's Election Slogan, Warns Against Unity Government
Itamar Ben Gvir condemned Likud's election slogan suggesting a broad national government, warning it signals a unity coalition with left-leaning figures that would block judicial…
Yisrael Beiteinu Demands Netanyahu Remove AI-Generated Image of Liberman with Mansour Abbas
Yisrael Beiteinu has demanded that Prime Minister Netanyahu remove an AI-generated image falsely showing Avigdor Liberman with Mansour Abbas, citing election law violations. The p…
Likud Reserves Seats for Ministers Amid Internal Backlash Ahead of Knesset Elections
Likud has reserved Knesset list seats for ministers Israel Katz, Gideon Sa'ar, and Haim Katz, intensifying competition for limited spots ahead of elections. The move, supported by…
Dan Illouz Resigns From Knesset, Shabtai Katsch to Replace Him as Likud's First Ultra-Orthodox MK
Dan Illouz resigned from the Knesset after leaving Likud for Yisrael Beiteinu, enabling Shabtai Katsch to become the first ultra-Orthodox MK in Likud. Illouz criticized Netanyahu…
New Poll Shows Yisrael Beiteinu Surges, Bennett Gains, Netanyahu and Others Lose Ground
A recent Midgam poll shows Yisrael Beiteinu gaining strength and leading with 24 seats, while Likud falls to 22. Naftali Bennett's party improves to 15 seats, reversing previous l…
Avigdor Bechar Names Avigdor Lieberman as His Preferred Prime Minister Candidate
Avigdor Bechar, who lost family members in the October 7 attack, announced he will vote for Avigdor Lieberman, rejecting joining Likud and emphasizing the need for firm action aga…
Yossi Ahimeir Urges Avigdor Lieberman to Adopt National Unity Ahead of Israeli Elections
Yossi Ahimeir wrote an open letter to Avigdor Lieberman, praising his political rise but criticizing his attacks on Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox community. Ahimeir urged Liebe…
Avigdor Lieberman Urges Opposition Leaders to Unite and Focus on Replacing Government
Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman urged opposition parties to end internal disputes and unite to replace the current Israeli government after elections, criticizing Netany…
Netanyahu Widens Lead Over Gadi Eizenkot as New Parties Fail to Cross Threshold
A recent poll shows Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc gaining strength as two new Israeli parties fail to cross the electoral threshold. Netanyahu leads Gadi Eizenkot by 7 percentage poin…
Likud and Yisrael Shtiyu Tie at 23 Seats as Third Bloc Parties Fail to Cross Threshold
A Kan News poll shows Likud and Yisrael Shtiyu tied at 23 seats each, with third bloc parties failing to cross the threshold. Netanyahu's bloc strengthens to 53 seats, while Arab…
Yuli Edelstein and Dan Illouz Resign From Likud, Triggering New Knesset Entries
Yuli Edelstein and Dan Illouz plan to resign from the Knesset after joining new parties, allowing Shabtai Katesh and Erez Tadmor to enter the 25th Knesset. Likud MK Avichai Boaron…
Likud MK Avichai Boaron Threatens to Expel Dan Illouz and Yuli Edelstein Over Party Switch
Gilad Sharon Set to Enter Knesset for Likud Amid Party Resignations
Gilad Sharon is set to join the Knesset as a Likud member after multiple party resignations created vacancies, marking an unexpected political return despite previous opposition f…
Dan Illouz Mirrors Naftali Bennett’s Political Shift, Joins Yisrael Beiteinu
Dan Illouz, once a firm right-wing ally of Netanyahu, has shifted politically like Naftali Bennett, joining Yisrael Beiteinu and voting against his former camp. His trajectory ref…
Israeli MKs Take Walla's Election Quiz, Many Align Closely with Likud
Ahead of Israel's elections, Walla's political quiz revealed surprising alignments, with Religious Zionist MKs Rothman and Tal showing strongest affinity to Likud, while center-li…
Israeli Parliament to Pay Over 676,000 Shekels to New MPs During Election Recess
During the Israeli election recess, six new Knesset members will receive over 676,000 shekels in salaries and benefits despite limited parliamentary activity. Several current MPs…
Tali Gottlieb Warns Judicial Moves Aim to Discourage Voters Ahead of Elections
MK Tali Gottlieb condemned judicial interference in Israel's elections, accusing the judiciary of trying to suppress voter turnout by banning the use of voter mobilization apps an…
Bennett and Lieberman Plan Post-Election Alliance to Challenge Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister
Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman plan a post-election alliance to outnumber Gadi Eisenkot’s party and enforce a rotation for prime minister. Meanwhile, Ayelet Shaked and Benn…
Clashes Erupt in Jerusalem Over Cafe Opening on Shabbat
In Jerusalem, ultra-Orthodox protesters clashed with secular activists over a cafe open on Shabbat, leading to vandalism. Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman condemned the v…
Israeli Election Outcome Hinges on 10 Key Swing Mandates Amid Poll Noise
As Israel's 2026 elections approach, about 10 undecided mandates among swing voters will likely decide the outcome amid minor poll fluctuations. Parties like Yisrael Beiteinu and…
Gadi Eizenkot Tells Mordechai David to Serve in Army Before Engaging in Political Debate
Gadi Eizenkot refused to engage with right-wing activist Mordechai David, telling him to serve in the army first. The confrontation at a beach involved accusations about political…
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…
Avigdor Lieberman Criticizes Israeli Government and Shin Bet Leadership in Podcast Interview
Avigdor Lieberman criticized Israel's current government as sectarian and damaging to national security, questioned Shin Bet leadership, and demanded universal military conscripti…
Israeli Election Committee Chair Seeks Party Views After Banning Voter Identity App
Central Election Committee Chair Judge Noam Solberg has requested all Israeli political parties to provide their views and alternatives after banning the use of the "Elector" app…
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…
MK Dan Illouz Resigns from Knesset, Sabbatai Katesh to Replace Him
MK Dan Illouz announces his imminent resignation from the Knesset after switching from Likud to Yisrael Beiteinu. He sharply criticizes Netanyahu's leadership and Likud's directio…
Dan Illouz Criticizes Netanyahu and Likud After Joining Yisrael Beiteinu
Dan Illouz left Likud to join Yisrael Beiteinu, sharply criticizing Netanyahu and Likud for abandoning right-wing values and failing to lead. He praised Avigdor Lieberman and call…
Judge Orders Removal of AI-Generated IDF Soldiers Video by Gadi Eizenkot Following Likud Petition
Israel's Central Elections Committee chairman ordered Gadi Eizenkot to remove a video featuring AI-created IDF soldiers after Likud's petition citing misuse of public assets in el…
Likud Faces New Challenges as Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein Launch New Party
Likud is managing two political challenges: Dan Illouz’s move to Yisrael Beiteinu is seen as minor, while the new party formed by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein poses a more signi…
Netanyahu Claims Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Commander Declared Intent to Develop Nuclear Weapons
At a Jerusalem ceremony, Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander Ahmad Vahidi declared Iran’s intent to develop nuclear weapons, a statement not pub…
Close Associates of Gadi Eizenkot Involved in Launch of New Haredi Party Amid Denials
Close associates of Gadi Eizenkot helped establish a new Haredi party, The Haredi Public, targeting liberal Haredim, though they later distanced themselves. Both Aviani and the pa…
Judge Noam Solberg Bans Polling Agents from Sharing Voting Data, Supporting Left-Wing Election Narrative
Judge Noam Solberg banned polling agents from sharing voter turnout data, overturning decades of practice and supporting left-wing claims of election fraud. The ruling follows pet…
Zionist Union Chief Trooper Draws Red Line Over Eli Pre-Military Academy Closure
Zionist Union leader Chili Trooper refuses to join a government that closes the Eli pre-military academy or divides the land, opposing Democratic leader Yair Golan's calls to defu…
National Security Minister Ben Gvir Attacks Yair Golan Over Haredi Draft Comments, Threatens Disqualification
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir condemned Democratic Party leader Yair Golan for his comments on drafting Haredi Jews, accusing him of racism and announcing pl…