Politics

Following court rejections of state funding for an official memorial for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, the Shas party will finance dozens of nationwide commemorative events.

Controversy arises over Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara reaching retirement age at 67 without filing for an extension, while the Civil Service Commission faces coalition pressure.

An ideological split has emerged in Ofer Winter's 'Amcha Israel' party as candidate Fleur Hassan-Nahoum's past support for Palestinian self-determination surfaces, clashing with Winter's hardline platform.

Rabbi Yisrael Landau was filmed tearing up an IDF draft notice before hundreds of students. The yeshiva received over 3 million shekels in state funding during 2024.

Ministry of Transport security head Avri Cohen holds a concurrent paid job as an airline security officer abroad, sparking scrutiny over senior public service employment.

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman criticized the government and the Shin Bet following a security incident involving a Flydubai flight, demanding leadership accountability.

President Isaac Herzog and Election Committee Chairman Noam Solberg met with tech giants to coordinate AI threat detection and combat online disinformation ahead of the upcoming elections.

Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg ruled that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu misused public resources for campaigning, ordering him to pay 29,000 shekels in personal expenses.

The right-wing V26 electoral headquarters is expanding nationwide ahead of the upcoming elections, mobilizing thousands of volunteers to boost voter turnout in strongholds.

Pioneering settlement activists in Judea and Samaria are demanding official state recognition and regulation for hilltop communities, including in Areas A and B, ahead of the elections.

The High Court of Justice rejected a petition by "The Democrats" to disqualify "Otzma Yehudit" and Itamar Ben Gvir from the 2026 Knesset elections, citing procedural flaws and significant delays.

The Democrats leader Yair Golan outlined coalition priorities in a radio interview, stressing the need for a state inquiry, equal enlistment, and replacing Hamas rule.

MK Naama Lazimi reflects on her inclusion in the TIME100 Next 2026 list, dedicating the global honor to Israel's social justice and democratic movement.

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman proposed a new West Bank plan, suggesting Jordanian civilian administration in Areas A and B alongside Israeli security control, while calling for the total eradication of Hamas in Gaza.

Israeli opposition parties plan to utilize October 7 memorial ceremonies for political attacks against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the October 2026 elections.

Moshe Feiglin explained why he rejected Yosef Haddad from his 2019 party list over a question of state identity, while criticizing Ofer Winter for recruiting Haddad for 'Amcha Yisrael'.

Activist Yosef Haddad responded to resurfaced footage showing him speaking about a Palestinian state years ago, clarifying that his views changed entirely after October 7.

Yashar! party leader Gadi Eisenkot harshly criticized Transport Minister Miri Regev following major security failures regarding an extremist pilot on a flydubai flight.

Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew his Knesset candidacy following a Supreme Court recommendation, drawing sharp criticism from ally Ahmad Tibi toward the Democrats.

Israeli political blocs face strategic uncertainties ahead of elections, with the change bloc struggling to attract right-wing voters while Likud debates its approach toward Ofer Winter and post-election coalitions.

Brigadier General (res.) Ofer Winter announced his bid for defense minister, criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and military brass over strategy in Gaza while outlining his political platform.

A social media user has been ordered to pay 90,000 shekels in damages to National Unity leader Benny Gantz for spreading false conspiracy theories alleging Gantz's involvement in the October 7 Hamas attack.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar continues to interview with Channel 12 despite a coalition boycott, stating his office acts under instructions from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud headquarters.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev and former official Keren Terner-Eyal clashed over responsibility for foreign airline security following an incident involving a flydubai flight, sparking sharp political exchanges.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir plans to file a major defamation lawsuit against ynet and a journalist over disputed coverage of a West Bank incident.

Yair Golan stated that Arab-Jewish partnership in the government is positive, prompting sharp criticism from Avigdor Lieberman, Likud, and Bezalel Smotrich regarding a potential left-wing coalition.

National Unity chairman Benny Gantz addressed voter concerns regarding the electoral threshold three weeks before the elections, urging hesitant supporters to cast their ballots.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the British Labour government as a rogue state in a recent interview, criticized Western apathy, praised the hero of a recent Flydubai flight, and warned of regional threats ahead of the October 2026 elections.

Yiska Haimov, a Knesset candidate for Noam LeYisrael and sister of Shin Bet chief David Zini, was filmed planning to block MK Ahmad Tibi. Polls show the party below the electoral threshold.

Journalist Yaakov Bardugo has joined the Likud party list in the 11th spot for the upcoming October 27 Knesset elections, releasing a campaign video alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman called to outlaw the Balad party following a Supreme Court ruling allowing the joint Arab list to run for the 26th Knesset. Likud responded with a sarcastic jab recalling Lieberman's past political statements.

The Supreme Court ruled that Ra'am, the Joint List, and MK Ofer Cassif can run in the Knesset elections, rejecting disqualification petitions. Balad Chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew from the race.

Senior female politicians from Israeli opposition parties held a coordination meeting on Friday to discuss election cooperation, state inquiries, and key social and economic issues.

Naftali Bennett warned ultra-Orthodox youths in Bnei Brak that failing to serve or study core subjects will cause national collapse, amid a drop in his party's poll numbers.

A new book by top adviser Brett McGurk reveals that U.S. President Joe Biden nearly cut off military aid to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during intense tensions over the war in Gaza.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir revealed that Minister May Golan cut off ties after not being placed on his party list, while discussing political alliances.

The Israeli Supreme Court reviewed the disqualification of Balad chairman MK Sami Abu Shehadeh over his October 2023 remarks, drawing sharp political reactions.

Democrats party leader Yair Golan met with Yaros Zelecha, sister of the late Yimno Zelecha, pledging to fight youth violence and restore personal security on Israeli streets.

Election Committee Chairman Noam Solberg ordered National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to remove a prison video used for illegal election propaganda and fined him personally.

A shouting match erupted at a closed Peace Council meeting between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Israeli representative Michael Eisenberg, before being halted by Jared Kushner.