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Progressive Democrats Win Key Primaries in Michigan, Challenging Party's Stance on Israel
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate primary, highlighting the growing influence of left-wing candidates with radical views on Israel and U.S. policy. Support…
Likud’s Election Slogan Reveals Doubts About Securing 62 Seats in 2026 Vote
Likud’s 2026 election slogan calls for a broad national government but reveals doubts about winning 62 seats. The party urges opposition cooperation to end the political deadlock…
Netanyahu Pushes Massive Defense Budget Increase Ahead of Elections Amid Economic Strain
Prime Minister Netanyahu is shifting focus from the cost of living crisis to dramatically increasing Israel's defense budget ahead of elections, proposing a rise to 200 billion sh…
Investigation Questions Likud Candidate Mishel Ben Ami’s Military Rank and Spy Claims
Channel 12 News investigated Likud candidate Mishel Ben Ami’s claims of being a reserve lieutenant colonel, holding a doctorate, and spying in Iran, finding inconsistencies. The I…
Liberman Proposes Unified Prime Minister Solution to Opposition Ahead of 2026 Elections
Avigdor Liberman claims to have developed a prime minister solution acceptable to all opposition parties, rejecting independent runs and technical mergers ahead of Israel's 2026 e…
Yokneam Mayor Outlines Ambitious Growth and Innovation Plans Amid Nvidia Campus Move to Nearby Kiryat Tivon
Yokneam Illit's mayor embraces Nvidia's new campus in nearby Kiryat Tivon as an opportunity, unveiling plans for over 14,000 new homes and urban renewal to accommodate growth. He…
Psychologist Warns Real Risk in Israeli PM's Residence Is Trusted Inner Circle, Not Outbursts
Dr. Liraz Margalit warns that the real danger in Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's residence is the insular group shaping his reality, not his wife's outbursts. The Netanyahu cou…
Most Likud Voters Prefer Hardline Candidate Ahead of Party Primaries
Ahead of the Likud primaries in three days, a News 13 poll shows most voters prefer a hardline candidate over moderates, influencing the party's candidate list including reserved…
Tali Gottlieb Leads Likud Voters' Popularity Poll Ahead of Primaries
Ahead of the Likud primaries, a poll shows MK Tali Gottlieb leading with nearly 40% support among Likud voters, followed by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. With only about 14 realisti…
Benny Ziffer Reflects on His 50-Year Career and Political Shift After Dismissal from Haaretz
Benny Ziffer, a longtime Haaretz editor, discusses his political transformation and dismissal, revealing his shift from left-wing literary figure to Netanyahu supporter.
Israeli Source Says Current Gaza Situation Benefits Netanyahu Ahead of Elections
An Israeli official revealed that Israel has asked the U.S. to postpone political initiatives in Gaza until after elections, benefiting Netanyahu. Jared Kushner may visit Israel s…
British Journalist Piers Morgan Calls Netanyahu 'Idiot' Over Controversial Iran Remarks
British journalist Piers Morgan called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an "idiot" after Netanyahu made controversial remarks about Britain and Iran's nuclear ambitions…
Israeli Pollsters Reveal Opposition Lead and Challenges in Predicting Election Outcomes
Israeli pollsters report a sustained lead for the opposition bloc ahead of critical elections, with Midgam showing 58-60 seats versus 50-52 for the coalition. Polling models predi…
Political Promises Fail to Deliver as Israelis Urged to Demand Real Results
Yoash Ben-Eliezer criticizes Israeli politicians for repeatedly making unfulfilled promises about future reforms, urging voters to focus on proven achievements rather than empty v…
Netanyahu’s Leadership Struggles Turn Likud Into Obstacle Ahead of 2026 Elections
Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempts to control Likud’s candidate list face resistance from preferred candidates wary of his tactics ahead of the 2026 elections. Meanwhile, Mansour Abbas…
Israeli Government Conditions Ultra-Orthodox School Funding on Core Curriculum Compliance
The Israeli Attorney General has conditioned funding for ultra-Orthodox schools on teaching the full core curriculum, responding to a petition challenging government payments to t…
Israeli Ambassador Leiter Condemns Violence in West Bank as Contrary to Settling the Land Commandment
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter condemned recent violent acts in the West Bank village of Kusra, stating they contradict the biblical commandment to settle the land…
MK Gafni Condemns Attorney General's Decision to Cut Funding for Haredi Education
MK Moshe Gafni condemned the Attorney General's decision to cut funding for Haredi schools lacking a full core curriculum, calling it a failed conspiracy. He accused her of overre…
Jared Kushner to Visit Egypt Next Week Alongside UK and UN Envoys
Jared Kushner will visit Egypt next week alongside Nikolay Mladenov and Tony Blair during his Israel trip to discuss Gaza peace efforts, focusing on Hamas disarmament.
Netanyahu Sparks Outrage by Calling UK 'Islamic Republic' in Podcast Interview
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the UK the "Islamic Republic of Britain" in a podcast, provoking condemnation from British Jewish groups and public figures. The r…
Transportation Minister Miri Regev Faces Backlash Over AI-Edited Photo in Likud Primaries Campaign
Transportation Minister Miri Regev faced criticism after posting an AI-edited photo from four years ago with Prime Minister Netanyahu to suggest his support in the upcoming Likud…
Yoni Netanyahu's Legacy Exploited Amid Political Obsession, Says Columnist
Columnist Ran Edelist criticizes the Netanyahu family for exploiting Yoni Netanyahu's memory for political purposes, contrasting Yoni's genuine sacrifice with his brother Benjamin…
Yair Golan Rejects Controversial Democratic Candidate Amid Party Integrity Concerns
Yair Golan reversed his promise to place Einav Tsangocker high on the Democratic Party list due to her controversial remarks and respect for elected candidates. Michael Kleiner su…
Nadav Oz Salzberg Resigns as Gilad Kariv's Political Advisor to Pursue Studies at Oxford
Nadav Oz Salzberg, political advisor to Knesset member Gilad Kariv and student protest leader, resigns to study diplomacy at Oxford, pledging to return and continue political acti…
Israeli Arab Parties Must Uphold Israeli Flag and Anthem to Join Government Coalition
An Israeli commentator asserts that only parties whose members display the Israeli flag and respect the national anthem should join the government coalition, excluding Arab partie…
Religious Zionism's Reservist Plan Lacks Enforcement Measures, Faces Haredi Opposition
The Religious Zionism party's plan to ease reservist burdens in Israel offers incentives but no penalties for draft refusal, risking ineffectiveness amid expected Haredi oppositio…
Gadi Eizenkot Praises Elazar Stern's Public Service Following His Knesset Resignation
Gadi Eizenkot praised Elazar Stern's dedication and experience after Stern resigned from Yesh Atid and the Knesset, expressing hope he will continue public service.
Yoaz Hendel Demands Zionist-Only Government, Rejects Ultra-Orthodox and Arab Parties
Yoaz Hendel, leader of the Reservists' Party, demands a Zionist-only government excluding ultra-Orthodox and Arab parties, warns Israel risks fragmentation otherwise, and calls fo…
Trump Calls Netanyahu His Own Worst Enemy Amid Gaza Peace Plan Dispute
Donald Trump recently called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "his own worst enemy" amid disputes over Gaza peace plans, indirectly supporting a proposal Netanyahu reject…
Bezalel Academy Shifts From Jewish Cultural Hub to Post-Zionist Hotbed Amid Controversy
Bezalel Academy, founded as a Jewish cultural institution in Jerusalem, faces police investigation over a lecturer's extremist posts amid broader concerns about its shift toward p…
Israeli Official Halts Islamic Movement's Civil Land Takeover in Galilee
An Israeli official revealed how he stopped the Islamic Movement's civilian land takeover in the Galilee by changing planning rules to base land allocations on population growth…
Israeli MKs Resign From Parties But Retain Seats and Salaries Until Elections
Several Israeli Knesset members have left their parties or formed new ones but continue to serve and receive salaries until the upcoming elections, raising public debate about the…
Yuli Edelstein Emerges as Potential Leader of Netanyahu's Ouster Effort Within Likud
Ahead of the Likud primaries, Netanyahu fears losing MKs may back a no-confidence move against him. Yuli Edelstein is seen as a potential leader of this internal opposition. Netan…
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey Foreign Ministers Meet to Discuss Regional Developments
Foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey met in northern Egypt to discuss recent regional developments.
Likud Faces Ethiopian Community Representation Crisis as MK Tsega Melaku Withdraws from Primaries
MK Tsega Melaku withdrew from the Likud primaries, leaving the Ethiopian community without representation on the Likud list. This raises concerns for Netanyahu and the party about…
Singer Avi Bitter Warns of Rising Tensions Over Netanyahu Support
Singer Avi Bitter announced his support for Netanyahu and warned of escalating tensions between Mizrahi supporters and left-wing opponents, citing provocations and social division…
MK Rotman Unveils Reservists Plan and Warns Right-Wing on Coalition Majority
MK Simcha Rotman launched the "Reservists Home" plan to ease reserve duty burdens by broadening service distribution. He defended his party's stance on the draft law, advocated gr…
Minister Nir Barkat Firmly Supports Netanyahu Amid Replacement Claims
Minister Nir Barkat rejects claims he tried to replace Netanyahu, affirming his full support for the Prime Minister in a Channel 7 interview.
Esti Shoshan Pushes for Women's Political Representation in Ultra-Orthodox Parties Ahead of 2026 Elections
Esti Shoshan, head of "Not Elected, Not Voting," campaigns for ultra-Orthodox women's political inclusion within parties like Shas and United Torah Judaism ahead of the 2026 elect…
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! Leads with 23 Seats as Likud Drops to 21 in New Poll
A recent poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party leading with 23 seats, while Likud falls to 21. Netanyahu's coalition shrinks to 48 seats, and Arab parties strengthen to 11. Eis…
MK Shelly Tal Miron Shouts at Minister Miri Regev in Tel Aviv Market
MK Shelly Tal Miron was filmed shouting at Minister Miri Regev and activists at Tel Aviv's Tikva Market, with police stepping in to separate them.
Nova Survivor Alqana Federman Launches New Political Party 'Tikuma' to Restore Security and Trust
Alqana Federman, a survivor and security officer from the October 7 Nova party massacre, announced the creation of a new political party, Tikuma, aiming to restore Israel's securi…
California Moves to Recognize Jews as an Ethnic Group, Not Just a Religion
California is poised to become the first U.S. state to officially recognize Jews as an ethnic group, not just a religious community, to better address hate crimes and public healt…
Israeli State Approves Extensive Arab Town Expansions in Galilee Creating Territorial Continuity
An investigation reveals Israel's approval of extensive building plans in Arab Galilee towns far exceeding population needs, creating territorial continuity near key roads and rai…
Defense Minister Katz Pushes Police Takeover of Civil Enforcement in West Bank Amid Political Gains
Defense Minister Israel Katz has pushed for transferring civilian enforcement over Israelis in the West Bank from the IDF to the Israeli police, a move seen as a step toward de fa…
Jerusalem Municipality Sues Husseini Family for 4.9 Million Shekels in Property Taxes on Orient House
Jerusalem Municipality is suing the Husseini family for 4.9 million shekels in unpaid property taxes on the Orient House, a key Palestinian site closed since 2001. The lawsuit cov…
Bereaved Sister Delivers Emotional Speech at National Return Ceremony to Ganim Settlement in Northern Samaria
Elena Keshet, sister of Keti Vintrov who was killed in a 2001 terror attack, spoke emotionally at the National Return Ceremony to the Ganim settlement in northern Samaria. Keshet…
New York Media Launch Campaign to Soften Mayor Adams Amid Rising Criticism
New York Mayor Zoran Madani faces polarized media portrayals as efforts to soften his image begin amid criticism. The New York Post depicts him as vindictive and immature, while T…