Politics

A new survey shows 75% of residents in northern and southern Israel believe the war will heavily influence their vote in upcoming elections, revealing deep political and demographic divides over government performance and key issues.

Billionaire Ronald Lauder breaks decades of silence in a new interview, detailing his past friendship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alleged financial requests, and sharp criticism of Israel's current government.

UTJ leader Yitzhak Goldknopf stated that border service for yeshiva students could work if budgets are fixed, while predicting nine mandates for his party in the upcoming elections.

The Jerusalem Magistrates' Court issued a temporary injunction barring activist Itai Leshem from publishing hacked personal data belonging to Prime Minister's adviser Jonatan Urich.

The Democrats party, led by Yair Golan, is mobilizing 15,000 volunteers for Israel's upcoming elections, conducting extensive field operations, airport outreach, and polling station monitoring.

Over 100 Religious Zionist rabbis urged voters to avoid parties polling below the threshold, targeting Ofer Winter's Amcha Yisrael party amid concerns of splitting the right-wing vote.

Dozens of mayors from Israel's periphery demand parties commit to a 100 billion shekel national plan to develop the Negev and Galilee, exposing a gap between political promises and concrete budgets.

A Kantar poll shows Naftali Bennett rising to 14 mandates as the Change Bloc navigates shifting dynamics, rising Arab voter turnout, and tight electoral margins ahead of the October 2026 Knesset elections.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana faced protests during a Tel Aviv market visit, where bereaved families confronted officials over October 7.

Time magazine's profile on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir highlights his radical political ambitions, including securing the defense portfolio, conquering Gaza, and annexing the West Bank.

Election posters for the Noam party placed on a Tiberias memorial for fallen soldier Adi Avitan have sparked profound outrage from his family, drawing sharp criticism toward party leader Avi Maoz.

Gadi Eisenkot shared personal reflections on his military service, recalling a severe head injury from his youth, subsequent trauma, and memories of his late son Gal.

With five days until the Knesset elections, data reveals massive political spending on Meta platforms. Likud leads with 1.92 million shekels, followed by Yashar! and BeYachad.

An urgent letter to the Central Election Committee demands binding guidelines to prevent voter surveillance on election day following reports of Haredi parties preparing to bypass a High Court ban.

Ultra-Orthodox parties in Israel are adapting election strategies following a court ban on real-time turnout data. Meanwhile, Shas figures criticized Likud and renewed attacks on Itamar Ben Gvir.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlighted his ties with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections, following a recent endorsement from US President Donald Trump.

Channel 14 plans to broadcast its popular panel show "HaPatriotim" directly from the Likud headquarters at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on election day.

MK Amit Halevi criticized former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot at a Jerusalem conference, claiming military doctrine left the army unprepared for October 7.

Jerusalem hosted the 31st memorial ceremony for Yitzhak Rabin at the President's Residence, where President Isaac Herzog warned against calls to release the assassin and condemned ongoing political incitement.

The 2026 Israeli election sees fierce competition in peripheral towns as Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot challenges Likud's traditional base. While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns against a left-wing coalition, Eisenkot seeks to neutralize right-wing hostility and suppress Likud turnout.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu skipped the state memorial ceremony for Yitzhak Rabin, with Supreme Court President Isaac Amit being the only state branch head to attend the event.

Ultra-Orthodox parties are adapting their election day field operations and turnout tracking methods to comply with new restrictions from the Central Elections Committee and Supreme Court rulings.

MK Yulia Malinovsky delivered a scathing critique of Israel's government during a parlor meeting, attacking coalition policies on hostages, ultra-Orthodox conscription, and the Gaza war.

A Religious Zionism candidate sparked controversy in Tel Aviv by urging youth to have children for military manpower, claiming it will not come from ultra-Orthodox communities.

With five days until the 26th Kneset elections, the Fly&Vote initiative reports about 67,000 expatriates plan to return to Israel to vote, following a settled legal dispute with Likud.

The Likud party has urged television channels to delay the live broadcast of an upcoming opposition-backed rally at Hostages Square, citing concerns over illegal election propaganda.

With days until the Knesset elections, business leaders and high-tech entrepreneurs face massive financial exposure through political loan guarantees rather than capped donations.

Israeli politicians are increasingly bypassing traditional media to engage with social media influencers ahead of the upcoming elections. Content creator Shiraz Shukrun recently interviewed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders for her new web series, sparking intense online engagement and public debate.

Likud MK Avichai Boaron discussed the party's campaign strategy on 103FM, urging right-wing voters in cities like Netanya and Ashdod to mobilize and prevent a left-wing government.

Former fintech executive Keren Levy explains her transition from leading Payoneer to serving as COO of Naftali Bennett's BeYachad party, focusing on national repair and political infrastructure.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly preparing to break a long-standing boycott of Channel 12 studios for a pre-election prime-time television interview.

Shas leader Aryeh Deri announced an election plan to provide tefillin to all 13-year-olds, drawing sharp criticism and a counter-pledge on mandatory military service from The Democrats leader Yair Golan.

Exploring five key facts about former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir, detailing his underground Lehi roots, Mossad operations, and historic tenure leading the Knesset, Foreign Ministry, and government.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana criticized Ofer Winter's election run, warned against a left-wing government, defended judicial reform, and addressed coalition tensions.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz blamed opposition leaders for potential future attacks, sparking sharp denunciations from Yair Lapid, Gadi Eisenkot, and Yair Golan.

Israeli actress Sherri Givati has filed a 500,000-shekel defamation lawsuit against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese over a social media post comparing Givati's interview remarks to Nazi justifications for killing children.

Netali Shem Tov of the Amcha Yisrael party dismissed political pressure and alleged offers from Bezalel Smotrich, vowing to stand firm on the military draft law ahead of the upcoming elections.

Fauda co-creator Lior Raz called for political change ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections, criticizing the government's treatment of military reservists.

The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that inheritance forfeiture clauses cannot automatically penalize beneficiaries who assert independent property rights, establishing a framework protecting access to court.