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Protesters Storm Jerusalem Building Allegedly Hosting MK Pindrus Study Group

Protesters entered a Jerusalem building, claiming Knesset Member Yitzhak Pindrus and United Torah Judaism representatives were holding a study group. The incident took place in th…

Politics3h ago

Israeli Election Race Intensifies in Final 100 Hours

Israeli political parties are in a final push to win over undecided voters with less than 100 hours until election day, as polls suggest no clear majority for either bloc. Gadi Ei…

Security4h ago2

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

The U.S. and Israel are reportedly preparing plans for renewed strikes against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections, though Israeli military officials state an attack is not curr…

Security4h ago·3 outlets

Terror Victim Establishes New Settlement Near Attack Site

Dvir Shenar, who was severely injured in a 2017 terror attack that killed his sister near Ein Dani spring in western Benjamin, has established a home in the new settlement of Neot…

General4h ago·2 outlets

Memorial Held for Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Ezrachi Three Years After His Passing

A memorial event was held for Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Ezrachi, three years after his death. Students and alumni of the 'Ateret Yisrael' yeshiva attended the commemoration. The even…

Politics5h ago

Avi Maoz Denies Negotiation Reports, Vows to Continue Election Race

Avi Maoz, chairman of the Noam L'Yisrael party, denied reports of withdrawal negotiations five days before the election. He stated his party is not negotiating with anyone and int…

Security5h ago

Israeli Military Officials Downplay Iran Attack Threat, Citing Midterm Elections

Senior Israeli military officials stated that an attack on Iran is not justified before the US midterm elections unless Iran prepares an offensive. Despite military readiness and…

Politics6h ago

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…

Culture6h ago

Commemorations Held for Deceased Rabbis Across Yeshivas

Commemorations were held across various yeshivas in Israel and the US to mark anniversaries of deceased rabbinical leaders, including Rabbi Dov Berish Weidenfeld and Rabbi Baruch…

Politics6h ago

Senior Religious Zionist Rabbis Urge Against Voting for Small Parties

Around 150 senior Religious Zionist rabbis have published an urgent letter warning against voting for parties that might not pass Israel's electoral threshold. They argue that suc…

Politics6h ago

Final Election Poll Shows Right-Wing Bloc Securing 62 Seats

The final pre-election poll by NEXT DATA for News 14 shows the right-wing bloc winning 62 seats, with Likud as the largest party at 30 seats and Gadi Eisenkot's Yish party second…

Politics7h ago

New Poll Shows Bennett Gaining, Lieberman Weakening Ahead of Election

A new "Israel Hayom" poll shows Naftali Bennett's "Yachad" party gaining support to 14 seats, while Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu drops to 7 seats, five days before the Kne…

Politics7h ago

Leader of the Hasidic Dynasty Rabbi Refuses to Sign Traditional Election Endorsement

An earlier announcement from the Grand Rabbi urged followers to vote for the party, but the ongoing dispute over the proclamation could impact thousands of votes.

Politics8h ago

Shas Rabbi Threatens Voters With Afterlife Punishment For Backing Rivals

A senior Shas rabbi, Moshe Maya, warned voters supporting rival parties, including Likud, will have no place in the afterlife. Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef cautioned…

Politics8h ago

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…

Politics8h 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…

World9h ago

Beit Shemesh Inaugurates First Traffic Light in Historic Move

Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg and Deputy Mayor Shimon Goldberg inaugurated the city's first traffic light at the Resido Square intersection. This is the first phase of a pla…

Politics9h ago

United Torah Judaism Plans Workaround for Election Day Voter Tracking Ban

United Torah Judaism is devising a new method to track voter turnout on election day after a High Court ruling banned real-time data sharing. The party will register voters outsid…

Politics9h ago

Ex-Minister: Gadi Eisenkot Should Be Next Prime Minister, No Rotation

Orit Farkash-Hacohen, a Yisrael Beiteinu party official, believes Gadi Eisenkot should be the next prime minister without a rotation. She advocates for term limits, a state inquir…

Politics9h ago

Israeli Parties Differ on Rebuilding North and South, Tax Breaks

Israeli political parties are divided on how to rebuild the North and South, particularly regarding tax benefits for residents near conflict zones. While parties like "Yachad" pro…

Politics9h ago

Lawmaker Removes Anti-Haredi Video After Legal Challenge, Fined

Member of Knesset Sheran Israel and her party were ordered to pay 3,000 shekels in expenses after removing a controversial video that depicted a Haredi figure stealing from an inj…

Politics10h ago

Co-Founder of Yoaz Hendel's Party Revealed as Former Draft Dodger Supporter

Yoav Adumi, a co-founder of Yoaz Hendel's "Reservists" party and candidate on a joint list, is facing scrutiny over past statements supporting draft dodgers and criticizing Israel…

Politics11h 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…

Politics11h ago

Israeli Workers Lag Behind Europeans in Vacation Time, Parties Offer Solutions

Israeli workers face longer hours and lower pay compared to European averages, prompting political parties to propose solutions ahead of elections. Parties like the Democrats and…

Economy11h ago

Israeli Workers Lag Behind European Counterparts in Vacation Time and Pay

Israeli workers endure longer hours and lower hourly pay compared to European averages, prompting political parties to propose solutions. Parties like the "Democrats" advocate for…

Politics11h 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…

Politics11h ago

Unity Call Masks Risk of Left-Wing Government, Analyst Warns

An article warns that calls for national unity could lead to the formation of a "Change Bloc" government that would alter Israeli policies in Judea and Samaria and other security…

Politics12h ago·1 outlets

Israeli Parties Offer Diverse Housing Solutions Amidst Crisis

Israeli political parties have unveiled diverse strategies to combat the nation's housing crisis, ranging from rent control and subsidized mortgages to land distribution and const…

Politics12h ago

Eisenkot Targets "Golden Cities" in Bid to Sway Peripheral Voters

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, is targeting "40 Golden Cities" in Israel's periphery in the 2026 election campaign, aiming to attract voters traditionally loyal to t…

Security12h ago

Families from Ramat Gan to Establish New Settlement in Northern Samaria

Dozens of families from the Ramat Gan Hesder Yeshiva are establishing a new settlement, Giv'at Shomron, in northern Samaria on the site of a former IDF training base. The initiati…

Politics12h ago

Eisenkot's Plan to Bring Palestinian Workers Sparks Fierce Attack from Smotrich

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich strongly criticized Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, for his stated intention to allow 60,000-70,000 Palestinian workers into Israel…

Politics12h ago

Eisenkot Plans to Abolish Minister Role in Defense Ministry; Smotrich Warns of Harm to Settlements

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, declared his intention to abolish the additional minister role in the Defense Ministry, currently held by Bezalel Smotrich, and allow…

Security12h ago6·3 outlets

Vinter and Lieberman Allies Protest Aid Trucks to Gaza

Members of Ofer Vinter's "Amcha Israel" party and "Yisrael Beiteinu" MK Yulia Malinovsky protested the entry of aid trucks into Gaza at the Kerem Shalom crossing. The joint action…

Politics13h ago

Eisenkot Receives Mixed Reception at Western Wall Ahead of Elections

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Sheli party, visited the Western Wall ahead of the upcoming elections and was met with mixed reactions. Some supporters chanted "The next pr…

Politics13h ago

MK Malinovsky Criticizes Government Over Hostages, Haredi Draft, and Gaza Policy

MK Yulia Malinovsky of Yisrael Beiteinu criticized the government's handling of the hostage crisis, Haredi conscription, and Gaza policy at a community meeting. She claimed politi…

Politics13h ago

Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Eisenkot Proposes Bringing 70,000 Palestinian Workers to Israel

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, proposed allowing 60,000 to 70,000 Palestinian workers from Judea and Samaria to enter Israel for employment. Speaking at an election…

Politics13h ago

Eisenkot Pledges to Allow 70,000 Palestinian Workers From West Bank Into Israel

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, announced plans to allow 60,000-70,000 Palestinian workers from Judea and Samaria into Israel. He also intends to reinstate administra…

Politics13h ago

Netanyahu and Eisenkot Employ Fear Tactics to Mobilize Voters

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot are using "loss aversion" tactics to motivate voters by warning of close election results and the risk of losing. Netanyahu urg…

Politics14h ago

Israeli Parties Outline Judicial Reform Agendas Post-Election

Israeli political parties have outlined their post-election agendas for judicial reform, a deeply divisive issue. The outgoing coalition advanced legislation to curb the Supreme C…

Politics14h ago

Yisrael Beiteinu Outlines Platform on Civil Issues

The Yisrael Beiteinu party, led by Avigdor Lieberman, has outlined its platform on four civil issues. The party proposes dismantling monopolies to lower living costs, implementing…

Politics14h ago

Right-Wing and Haredi Parties Repeatedly Fail to Live Up to Election Hype

Numerous right-wing and Haredi parties in Israel have historically failed to meet electoral expectations, leading to significant vote waste. In the 1992 elections, parties like Te…

Politics14h ago

Israeli Parties Divided on Support for Freelancers and Worker Retraining

Israeli political parties are debating how to support employed workers seeking new skills and provide a social safety net for freelancers. Parties like Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beite…

Politics15h ago

Israeli Parties' Plans to Combat Cost of Living Analyzed

Israeli political parties have presented various plans to tackle the country's high cost of living, which is reportedly 34% higher than the OECD average. Parties like Yashar, Be T…

Politics15h ago

Israeli Parties Offer Divergent Plans to Combat High Cost of Living

Israeli political parties have outlined diverse strategies to combat the high cost of living, with proposals ranging from increasing market competition and parallel imports to dis…

Politics15h ago

Defense Minister Katz Accuses Eisenkot of Supporting Lebanon Withdrawal

Defense Minister Israel Katz and Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, exchanged sharp accusations regarding security warnings and election interference. Katz accused Eisen…

Politics15h ago

Ofer Winter Meets Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu in Jerusalem

Ofer Winter, chairman of the Amcha Yisrael party, met with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu in Jerusalem. Rabbi Eliyahu is the rabbi of Safed and the father of Minister Amichai Eliyahu. The m…

Culture15h ago

Ofer Winter Meets Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu in Jerusalem

Ofer Winter, chairman of 'Amcha Yisrael,' met with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, the Rabbi of Tzfat and father of Minister Amichai Eliyahu. The meeting occurred in Jerusalem. No further d…

Politics16h ago

Gur Hassidic Movement Abstains From Election Campaign, Seeks Assurances

The Gur Hassidic movement is not participating in public activities or rallies, despite being a key supporter of the party. Asher acknowledged failures in reaching agreements on t…