Politics

Top Rabbi Denounces Israel, Religious Soldiers; Opposition Demands Boycott

Influential ultra-Orthodox Rabbi Dov Lando has been recorded denouncing the State of Israel, Zionism, and Religious Zionist and secular Jews, suggesting a pre-state era under UN r…

Ofer Winter's Far-Right Party Again Misses Knesset Threshold

Ofer Winter's far-right party, Amcha Yisrael, failed to clear the electoral threshold in two recent polls, indicating it would not gain Knesset seats.

Ultra-Orthodox Faction Attacks Noam Party Booth in Beit Shemesh

Activists from the Neturei Karta faction violently attacked and dismantled a public outreach booth for the "Noam L'Yisrael" party in Beit Shemesh. Local residents intervened to su…

Israel Begins Printing 450 Million Ballots for 26th Knesset Elections

Israel's Central Elections Committee has begun printing 450 million ballots for the 26th Knesset elections at a factory in Kiryat Gat. The process involves 12,018 polling stations…

Samoa's Prime Minister Apologizes for Nazi Salute Video

Samoa's Prime Minister La’auli Leuatea Schmidt apologized for a 2007 video showing him giving a Nazi salute and shouting "Heil Hitler." The apology comes amid a dispute between th…

Netanyahu Seeks to Postpone Trial Hearings Due to Submarine Probe Testimony

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's legal team has asked to postpone 18 trial hearings in his corruption case, citing conflicts with testimony in the submarine affair inquiry. The…

Netanyahu Debates Surplus Vote Deal with Ex-General Winter Ahead of Crucial Deadline

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a surplus vote agreement with Ofer Winter's "Am Israel" party before a crucial deadline next week. Polls indicate Winter may not p…

Trump Open to Direct Talks With Iran, Says War Will End Soon

President Donald Trump expressed readiness for direct talks with Iran, predicting an imminent end to the conflict. He also commented on the repositioning of bombers and pledged U…

Yesh Atid Chairman Eisenkot's Debate Challenge Aimed at Solidifying Leadership, Not Confronting Netanyahu, Analyst Claims

Yesh Atid Chairman Gadi Eisenkot's challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a televised debate is intended to solidify Eisenkot's leadership within his political bloc, r…

TV Host Guy Pines Slams Government Over October 7th Memorial Day Date

Israeli media personality Guy Pines criticized the government's handling of the October 7th memorial date, proposing it be set on the actual date and accusing leaders of trying to…

Senior Correspondent Shirit Avitan Cohen Joins i24NEWS as Political Analyst

Veteran journalist Shirit Avitan Cohen will join i24NEWS as a political analyst during the election period, while maintaining her role at "Israel Hayom."

Netanyahu Discusses Matters With US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a political phone call. The U.S. State Department confirmed the conversation but provid…

Israeli Election Enters Final Stretch Amidst Uncertainty

Israeli parties are in the final stretch of the election campaign with just over 20 days left until the vote on October 27. Polls indicate no clear majority for either bloc, leadi…

UK Security Chief's Visit Fails to Prevent Jerusalem Consulate Closure

British National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell met with an Israeli National Security Council official last week in an unsuccessful attempt to prevent the closure of the British…

Party Denies Removing Yosef Haddad From Campaign Spotlight

The "Am Israel" party has denied reports that Yosef Haddad, its number two, was removed from the campaign spotlight due to past statements about a Palestinian state. The party cal…

Israeli TV Host Slams Book Authors as 'Bloodletters' Amid War

Channel 14 host Yinon Magal harshly criticized authors of the book "Mr. Abandonment," calling them "bloodletters" for a campaign against Prime Minister Netanyahu during wartime. H…

Young Israelis and Palestinians Propose Federalism as Conflict Solution

Young Israelis and Palestinians have launched the Young Federalists movement and proposed a Federal Charter advocating for a two-state federal solution based on equality and mutua…

New Poll Shows Eisenkot Leading, Netanyahu Bloc Shrinking

A new poll indicates Gadi Eisenkot's party leading ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections, with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc showing a decline. The survey also revealed public opini…

Israeli Party Calls for Independent October 7 Investigation Commission

The Israeli far-right party "People of Israel" proposed creating an independent commission to investigate the October 7 failures, to be elected by the next Knesset and include ret…

Bennett Criticizes Old Remarks Presented as New by Channel 12

Naftali Bennett condemned statements by Rabbi Dov Lando as antisemitic, unaware or ignoring that he had already denounced the same remarks five months earlier when they were prese…

Anti-Zionist Groups Plan New York Protest on October 7

Anti-Zionist groups are organizing a protest in New York City on October 7, the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. The demonstration, supported by numerous organizations…

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Criticizes Arrests of Torah Students

Shas Party Chairman Aryeh Deri criticized the arrest of yeshiva students evading military service, stating parents fear their sons will be jailed for studying Torah. Deri vowed to…

UK National Security Advisor's Visit Fails to Prevent Jerusalem Consulate Closure

UK National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell visited Israel last week to try and prevent the closure of the British Consulate in Jerusalem, but his efforts, and those of another B…

Israeli Heritage Minister Demands Sovereignty Over Solomon's Pools

Israel's Minister of Heritage, Amichai Eliyahu, is urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to extend Israeli sovereignty and law to the Solomon's Pools site. The demand comes aft…

Transportation Ministry Reverses Stance on Official's Second Job

The Israeli Ministry of Transportation retracted its earlier defense of an official holding a second job, now stating he lacked the necessary permit and must stop working immediat…

Commentator Suggests Path to Challenge Netanyahu in Elections

Commentator Eliraz Sade believes Prime Minister Netanyahu's calm campaign suggests strong internal poll results. He proposed that opponents must adopt a hard-right stance against…

Liberman Proposes Jordan Take Control of Palestinian Areas in West Bank

Avigdor Liberman, chairman of Yisrael Beytenu, proposed that Jordan take over public order and daily life for Palestinians in West Bank Areas A and B, while Israel maintains secur…

Netanyahu Believes Upcoming Election Will End Favorably

Political commentator Amit Segal discussed Prime Minister Netanyahu's election strategy, which he believes is based on optimistic internal polls and the belief in an impending vic…

Joint List Seeks Jewish-Arab Votes to Unseat Netanyahu, Promote Peace

The Arab-led Joint List party is campaigning for Jewish and Arab votes in the upcoming elections to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and achieve peace. The party aims to add…

Internal Polls Show Likud's Attacks May Be Hurting Vinter's Party

Internal polls reportedly show a sharp decline in support for Ofer Vinter's new party, "Amcha Yisrael," following attacks from the Likud. While some within Likud fear this strateg…

Top Rabbi Denounces Journalist's Anti-Haredi Remarks

Prominent the Rabbi criticized a journalist's reported anti-Haredi comments as "primitive" and unbecoming of a "civilized person" during a discussion with MKs.

Shas-Affiliated Yeshiva Students Dance to Extremist Group's Anthem

Students at a yeshiva affiliated with the Shas party were filmed dancing and singing to the anthem of Neturei Karta, an extremist anti-Zionist group. This footage emerged while Sh…

Minister Chikli Mocks Lieberman with Russian Accent, Calls Netanyahu 'Idiot'

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli mimicked opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman with a Russian accent on the radio, calling him a "chatterbox" and "clown." Lieberman, in turn, had ca…

United Torah Judaism Chairman Slams "Israel First" Chairwoman Over "Incitement"

United Torah Judaism Chairman Yaakov Asher and the MK have sharply criticized the Chairwoman of Israel First, chairwoman of "Israel First," over a video they claim constitutes inc…

Joint List Chairman: We Can Pass Law Barring Indicted Individuals from Government

Yousef Jabareen, Chairman of the Joint List, announced his party's potential support for a law barring indicted individuals from forming a government after the elections. He state…

News Anchor Responds to Former Balad Chair's 'Terror Supporter' Accusation

Channel 14 anchor Magi Taviivi responded to former Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh, who called her colleagues "terror supporters" after a reporter was denied access to a campaign…

Knesset Legal Chief Urges Vote for State Comptroller Amid Vacancy

Israel's Knesset legal adviser is urging a swift vote for State Comptroller, a position vacant since July. The Knesset Speaker has yet to schedule the vote, despite a court order…

Israeli Minister Calls Extremist Jewish Violence "Jewish Terrorism"

During a cabinet meeting, Israeli Minister Avi Dichter controversially labeled extremist Jewish rioters in Judea and Samaria as "Jewish terrorism." The discussion also included a…

MK Asher Slams Haskel's Election Ad as Antisemitic Incitement

Member of Knesset Yaakov Asher accused Sharan Haskel's Israel First party of antisemitic incitement with an election video showing a Haredi figure stealing from a wounded soldier…

Vinter Urged to Withdraw from Election Race to Prevent Right-Wing Vote Waste

Ofer Vinter's new political party is projected to fail to pass Israel's electoral threshold, potentially wasting right-wing votes. The author urges Vinter to withdraw from the ele…

Top Rabbi Criticizes Religious, State of Israel