Politics

A Channel 14 poll shows right-wing and center-left political blocs holding steady at 63 and 45 mandates, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expands his lead.

Protests at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square condemned government attempts to rewrite the history of October 7, amid new foreign media reports detailing ignored intelligence warnings.

Associates of former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for accusing Bar of failing to act on October 7, as political tensions mount over early security warnings.

An investigation by Fake Reporter reveals that Itamar Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party is using over 100 AI bots to manipulate social media discourse and attack political rivals ahead of the elections.

Political tensions intensify around Ofer Winter and his Amich Yisrael party as Likud and Yisrael Beytenu weigh strategies ahead of the upcoming elections, while Winter launches sharp criticisms against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

A major political storm erupted in Israel after Likud-linked activist Itzik Bontzel attacked October 7 survivor Yocheved Lifshitz. MK Gadi Eisenkot and others defended her, prompting Bontzel to issue a public apology.

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after he called for a broad campaign in the West Bank and the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority.

The municipality of Netivot has returned to the High Court of Justice, demanding the proper implementation of a 1.8 billion shekel rehabilitation plan as funding disputes persist nearly three years after October 7.

MK Yaron Levy has officially joined the Yisrael Beytenu party, led by Avigdor Lieberman, after departing from Yesh Atid ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections.

The Supreme Court dismissed the Jerusalem municipality's appeal, upholding a ruling that it unlawfully transferred millions without tenders for 12 years.

The Central Election Committee is reviewing whether Satmar-affiliated association Shekel HaTohor bypassed a voting abstention injunction by disguising funds as holiday aid.

Ra'am candidate Yoav Segalovitch stated that Balad Chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh crossed the line and should not run in the upcoming 26th Knesset elections.

Shas leader Aryeh Deri hosted religious council heads at a political gathering in his sukkah, violating legal bans and Ministry for Religious Services directives.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Police Commissioner Danny Levy reconciled at the Western Wall, unfreezing 50 million shekels after weeks of budget and appointment tensions.

Likud has launched an extensive field campaign establishing over seventy branches and mobilizing thousands of activists to boost voter turnout ahead of the upcoming elections.

A welcoming event in Bnei Brak for released ultra-Orthodox military deserters, organized by the new party Tzeva Shachor, has sparked political turmoil, street violence, and sharp divisions among traditional factions.

Israel summoned the Spanish Chargé d'Affaires for a reprimand following statements by Spanish Youth Minister Sira Rego supporting a Palestinian state "from the river to the sea."

The municipality of Netivot has petitioned the High Court of Justice against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and government ministries, demanding the enforcement of Resolution 3303 for post-October 7 rehabilitation and development. The city argues that bureaucratic criteria have slashed its share of funds to a quarter despite housing half the regional population.

Culture Minister Miki Zohar rejected demands for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take sole responsibility for October 7, arguing that opposition leaders and former security chiefs must also share the blame.

The "The Democrats" party unveiled an ambitious road safety plan aiming to cut traffic fatalities by 50%, following mounting public pressure over rising road casualties.

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman predicts a decisive victory for the change bloc in the upcoming elections, promising no coalitions with Arab or ultra-orthodox parties.

Thirty days before the Israeli elections, opposition leaders published a joint understanding document, yet deep political divisions and strategic rivalries threaten their cooperation.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar ordered Dutch diplomats in Ramallah to return their diplomatic credentials within seven days following trade bans on Judea, Samaria, and the Golan Heights.

The Supreme Court rejected a petition seeking to disqualify former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen from running for the Knesset with the Yashar! party.

The Ministry of Regional Cooperation under Minister David Amsalem has hired multiple activists from the Kabbalah L'Am organization, sparking scrutiny over government appointments and external consulting contracts.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the UAE for talks with President Mohammed bin Zayed amid reports that he received pre-October 7 warnings.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's team published an AI-generated music video mocking journalists Ronen Bergman and Guy Peleg, continuing a trend of utilizing artificial intelligence for political content.

Otzma Yehudit is set to submit new evidence against former MK Sami Abu Shehadeh, claiming a video shows him supporting armed struggle and opposing a hostage deal that undermines Hamas.

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee announced that the United States will soon begin construction on the permanent US Embassy complex in Jerusalem, reaffirming strong bilateral ties.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar criticized Ireland ahead of a football match, comparing current Irish policies to historical WWII-era stances and accusing Dublin of siding with terrorism.

The Democrats party demanded that Likud remove a social media post by Sunday evening, claiming it misrepresents party leader Yair Golan's remarks from a public interview.

The "HaBayta" forum representing Gaza envelope communities is demanding that political parties include long-term security and development commitments in upcoming coalition agreements.

Thousands of Israelis, including ministers and MKs, joined convoys near the Gaza border demanding the renewal of Jewish settlement in northern Gaza.

The decision to delay the E1 tender deadline until after elections has sparked fierce political backlash, with coalition ministers accusing the Attorney General of election interference.

Iranian-born activist Ramin Parsa received a temporary residency permit in Israel following intervention by U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, ending a lengthy legal battle over his status.

Einav Zangauker calls on Israelis to visit the Hostages Square sukkah in Tel Aviv to discuss the October 7 failures, fiercely criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

A new report reveals that Ofer Winter's newly formed party, Amech Yisrael, has surged in media coverage, ranking fourth in push notifications and outperforming several veteran factions.

Haredi politics face unprecedented turmoil ahead of upcoming elections, driven by profound voter frustration over the unfulfilled draft law and economic fallout.

The Israeli government's attempt to sell temporary mobile homes to Gaza envelope communities has stalled after the Ministry of Finance banned the use of state grants for the purchases, shifting the units to the Settlement Division.

An Israeli diplomat was caught on camera conducting a roll call of empty seats during a coordinated mass walkout ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's UN General Assembly speech.