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Netanyahu's Likud Party Declares New Political Foe
Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud party has decided to target Ofer Winter's new party, viewing him as a threat to the right-wing bloc. The party fears Winter could ally with other…
New Poll Shows Tight Race, Potential Kingmakers Emerge
A new Israeli poll reveals a dead heat between political blocs, with Benny Gantz's party leading and Yoaz Hendel emerging as a potential kingmaker. The ultra-Orthodox party is pol…
New Poll Shows National Unity Party Tied With Likud
A new poll shows Israel's National Unity Party tied with the Likud at 23 seats, a significant shift in the political landscape. While the coalition bloc maintains a slight lead ov…
Likud Divided on Strategy Against Ofer Winter's New Party
The Likud party is internally divided on how to handle the new party formed by Ofer Winter. Some Likud members want to attack Winter immediately, fearing he will hurt the right-wi…
Likud Leaders Debate Strategy Against Ex-General Ofer Winter's Political Run
Senior Likud figures debated how to handle the political campaign of former Brigadier General Ofer Winter, with some advocating for immediate action against him and others suggest…
Poll Shows Netanyahu Leading Gantz by 5 Seats, Coalition Short of Majority
A recent i24NEWS poll shows Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party leading Gadi Eisenkot's National Unity party by five seats. The current coalition parties would collectively fall shor…
New Poll Shows Left-Wing Bloc Tied with Right-Wing Bloc
A new poll shows the left-wing bloc and the right-wing bloc tied with 25 and 52 seats respectively. Yesh Atid remains the largest party, while the Likud party gained a seat. Benny…
Russian Speakers Largely Absent from Next Israeli Knesset
The upcoming Israeli Knesset elections show a significant decline in the representation of Russian-speaking Israelis, a trend continuing from previous elections. Major parties hav…
New Poll Shows Ofer Winter's Party Surpassing Threshold, Affecting Other Factions
A new Israeli poll shows Ofer Winter's "Am Israel" party crossing the electoral threshold with four seats, bolstering Netanyahu's bloc. Meanwhile, Yoaz Hendel and Ze'ev Elkin's pa…
Parties to Receive Millions More in State Funding Due to Election Law Loopholes
Gideon Sa'ar's National Unity and Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit parties will receive an additional 15 million shekels due to election financing laws. The parties are exploiting…
New Poll Shows Shifting Alliances Ahead of Knesset List Deadline
Channel 14 released a special Knesset election poll reflecting recent party alliances and withdrawals before the list submission deadline. The poll will reveal projected party str…
Netanyahu Trial Erupts in Heated Exchange Between Prosecutors and Defense
A heated argument broke out between prosecution and defense lawyers during Minister Ze'ev Elkin's testimony in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial. Elkin testifie…
Poll Showing Far-Right Parties Surpassing Threshold Sparks Skepticism
A poll showing several far-right parties surpassing Israel's electoral threshold has been met with widespread skepticism and criticism from political figures and commentators who…
Bennett and Lapid's Election Efforts Marred by Disappointment
Former Israeli leaders Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid's attempts to create a celebratory mood for the 2026 elections were undermined by public disappointment. The article also tou…
New Poll Shows Potential Shifts in Israeli Political Landscape
A Kan 11 poll for the 2026 Israeli elections suggests Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu and parties led by Ze'ev Elkin could pass the electoral threshold, while Benny Gantz's b…
Hendel and Zelicha Announce Political Alliance for Zionist Government
Former minister Avi Simhon announced his intention to join the Likud party, aiming to form a Zionist government. Simultaneously, MK Yifat Shasha-Biton and MK Sharren Haskel are jo…
Israeli Water Authority Warned of Desalination Plant Shutdowns in 2024
An Israeli Knesset subcommittee meeting in May 2024 warned of potential desalination plant shutdowns due to marine pollution, with officials highlighting risks of irreparable dama…
Netanyahu's Controversial Knesset List Picks Spark Likud Uprising
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to use reserved Knesset list spots for external candidates has angered Likud party members, who are now pushing for a secret ballot vo…
Netanyahu Trial: Prosecution Demands Defense Witness List Ahead of Time
During the resumption of Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, the prosecution and defense clashed over whether the prosecution should be privy to the defense's witness list and…
Israeli Minister Elkin Reflects on Netanyahu, Security, and National Projects
Israeli Minister Ze'ev Elkin discussed increased budgets for northern and southern reconstruction, his evolving views on Prime Minister Netanyahu's security leadership, and challe…
New Israeli Settlement 'Ma'ale Arugot' Officially Inaugurated in Gush Etzion
The new Israeli settlement of Ma'ale Arugot in Gush Etzion was officially inaugurated with the participation of several ministers and Knesset members. Its establishment aims to co…
Netanyahu Skips Sderot Housing Deal Ceremony Due to Election Ban
A ceremony for a 4 billion shekel housing agreement in Sderot, planned for Prime Minister Netanyahu and other officials, was canceled due to pre-election restrictions on political…
Education Minister Yoav Kisch Fails to File Wealth Declarations
Education Minister Yoav Kisch is the only minister completing a full term who has not filed a mandatory wealth declaration, despite repeated reminders. This failure, along with si…
Israel Braces for Political Maneuvering Ahead of Knesset Elections
Israeli politics is abuzz with potential party mergers ahead of upcoming elections, with Prime Minister Netanyahu attempting to unite far-right factions. Meanwhile, the country ob…
Netanyahu Appoints Hadar Mukhtar as Head of Likud Youth Campaign Team
Prime Minister Netanyahu appointed Hadar Mukhtar as head of Likud's youth campaign team after she was barred from running in the primaries due to military service issues. The move…
Likud Primaries Controversy: Gila Gamliel Faces Possible Ouster Amid Vote Dispute
Likud's primary elections are embroiled in controversy over alleged vote rigging, with Minister Gila Gamliel potentially losing her realistic spot to MK Eti Atiya after a recount…
Netanyahu Appoints Ze'ev Elkin to Lead Likud's Immigrant Campaign Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Netanyahu named Ze'ev Elkin to lead Likud's immigrant outreach campaign, leveraging his experience and ties with Russian-speaking voters ahead of the elections.
Likud Lawmaker Demands Comprehensive Recount After Primary Voting Discrepancies
Shabtai Ketesh of the Likud party has demanded an urgent external review of the 2026 primary election results after sample audits revealed hundreds of vote count discrepancies acr…
Significant Vote Discrepancies Found in Likud 2026 Primaries Prompt Calls for Full Recount
A sample audit of the Likud 2026 primary results uncovered major vote count discrepancies at multiple polling stations, prompting candidates to demand a full recount by an indepen…
Netanyahu Considers Reserved Knesset Seats for Ze'ev Elkin, Avi Dichter, and Menashe Zalaka
Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering reserving Knesset list spots for Menashe Zalaka, Ze'ev Elkin, and Avi Dichter to strengthen Likud’s appeal and security credentials. Zalaka…
Netanyahu Grants Political Shield Only to Avi Dichter After Likud Primaries
After the Likud primaries, Prime Minister Netanyahu decided to grant a protected Knesset slot only to Minister Avi Dichter, rejecting similar requests from other prominent MKs and…
Netanyahu Faces Challenges Organizing Right-Wing Bloc Ahead of Israeli Elections
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Likud face internal challenges organizing the right-wing bloc for upcoming elections, including candidate selection limits, underrepresentation of wom…
Haredi Mayor Faces Backlash Over Community Security Disclosure Amid Week’s Key Religious and Political Events
A Haredi mayor’s disclosure of security breaches linked to a rival party triggered political backlash, amid a week filled with key religious ceremonies, political primaries, and c…
Netanyahu Considers Using Reserved Slots to Boost Weakened Likud MKs After Primaries
Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering using reserved slots to secure Knesset seats for weakened Likud MKs after disappointing primary results, stirring internal party tensions.
Legal Challenge Looms Over Israel Katz and Haim Katz's Reserved Seats in Likud List
After the Likud primaries, party members plan a legal challenge against the reserved Knesset seats of ministers Israel Katz and Haim Katz, potentially reshuffling the party list a…
Netanyahu Ally Confirms Tali Gottlieb Will Not Serve as Minister in Next Government
A Netanyahu ally confirmed Tali Gottlieb will not be appointed minister despite her mid-list placement in Likud primaries, with Netanyahu satisfied by the overall results and plan…
Likud Lawmakers Facing Primary Defeat Eligible for Substantial Transition Grants
After the Likud primaries, outgoing MKs, including 17 from Likud, are eligible for transition grants ranging from three to six months' salary, with veteran members receiving up to…
Legal Challenge Could Boost Ze'ev Elkin and Others in Likud List After Primaries
After Likud primaries, a potential petition to classify Israel Katz within Netanyahu's reserved slots could boost Ze'ev Elkin and others on the party list. Netanyahu opposes this…
Minister Ze'ev Elkin Defends Low Likud List Placement and Affirms Alliance with Gideon Sa'ar
Minister Ze'ev Elkin defended his low 32nd place on Likud's Knesset list, explaining it was part of a prior agreement with Gideon Sa'ar to support Sa'ar's focus on key ministerial…
Nir Barkat Narrowly Secures Knesset Spot Amid Internal Likud Rivalry
Nir Barkat narrowly secured a spot in the Likud party list for the upcoming Knesset elections after internal party conflicts and a secret campaign by Gur Hasidim supporters to cou…
Likud Primaries Conclude With Surprising Winners and Losers Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Likud party's primaries concluded with Yariv Levin placing third and Ofir Katz rising to the top five, while Nir Barkat fell to 24th. Almog Cohen and Tali Gottlieb also made n…
Netanyahu Remains Likud Leader but Primaries Reveal Limits to His Control
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains the dominant leader of Likud after the primaries, but the results revealed limits to his control over candidate selection. Key figures su…
Netanyahu May Use Party Rules to Oust Nir Barkat from Likud's Final Knesset Slot
With 98% of Likud primary votes counted, Nir Barkat narrowly leads Ze'ev Elkin for the last viable Knesset slot, but Netanyahu may use party rules to replace Barkat with a New Hop…
Netanyahu May Use Party Rules to Oust Nir Barkat from Likud's Knesset List
As Likud's primary vote count concludes, Economy Minister Nir Barkat narrowly fights for the last viable Knesset spot but faces potential ousting by Netanyahu's strategic party ru…
Likud Primaries Shake Up Party as Several Ministers and MKs Face Losing Seats
Likud’s primary vote count shows several incumbent ministers and MKs, including May Golan and Avi Dichter, likely losing seats amid a crowded list. The critical cutoff is around t…
Haredi Factions Reveal Endorsed Candidates for Likud Primaries
The Gur and Sanz Hasidic sects revealed their endorsed candidates for the Likud party primaries, backing several overlapping and distinct candidates. Thousands of Haredi voters pa…
Likud Activist Rami Ben Yehuda Criticizes Gideon Sa'ar and Ze'ev Elkin Ahead of Primaries
Likud activist Rami Ben Yehuda criticized Ze'ev Elkin for appointing Gali Baharav-Miara as Attorney General and condemned Gideon Sa'ar for past alliances with the Muslim Brotherho…
Likud Activist Rami Ben Yehuda Targets Ze'ev Elkin in Party Primaries
Likud activist Rami Ben Yehuda publicly targets Ze'ev Elkin in party primaries, accusing him of aiding Islamist elements and opposing his candidacy. He supports candidates Tali Go…
