Politics

Degel HaTorah councils and candidates met at Hafetz Haim a month before elections following Rabbi Lando's decision to replace Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev with new figures.

The government's legal counsel has delayed the E1 housing tender deadline past the upcoming elections, sparking fierce opposition from Ma'ale Adumim's mayor and government officials.

Opposition leaders released a joint photo and strategic roadmap against Benjamin Netanyahu's government, though the crucial question of who will lead the bloc remains unresolved.

Former PM chief of staff Yoav Horowitz revealed he negotiated with Mansour Abbas in 2019 per Netanyahu's orders, as the Central Election Committee disqualified Ra'am.

Be-yachad party leader Naftali Bennett issued a defiant statement following a violent incident in Bnei Brak, where a staff member was injured by thrown objects during his political tour.

Yashar! party leader Gadi Eisenkot harshly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over foreign intelligence warnings ignored prior to October 7. Likud dismissed the reports as politically motivated falsehoods.

Elisha Medan, a new Likud candidate, called for a broad coalition including all Zionist parties after the elections, stressing the need for national unity.

Moshe Feiglin criticized the disqualification of Knesset election lists, arguing that legal violations should be handled through criminal law rather than political bans.

Former Ministry of Welfare Director-General Yossi Silman passed away at the age of 66. Silman, a retired Brigadier General, also served as CEO of Holon and Pardes Hanna-Karkur.

Channel 13 anchor Doria Lampel's phone was flooded with protest texts during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's UN speech broadcast, sparking a fresh debate over media coverage.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir proposed giving firearms to all IDF veterans during a podcast appearance, defending his distribution of gun-shaped keychains amid legal challenges.

A new Maariv poll shows Israel's governing coalition dropping to 49 mandates while the opposition rises to 55. Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett both lead Netanyahu in suitability for prime minister.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana rejected a request by 25 lawmakers for a special session to challenge the High Court's authority over laws, citing procedural violations.

BeYachad party leader Naftali Bennett faced protests and objects thrown at him during a campaign visit in Bnei Brak, resulting in one staff member lightly injured and an arrest made.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant UN speech criticizing Qatar, Turkey, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, drawing sharp rebukes from international diplomats.

With 33 days until the Knesset elections, a tour of Negev Bedouin localities reveals diverse political intentions, potential protest votes against Itamar Ben Gvir, and possible alliances with Gadi Eisenkot.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara urged the Supreme Court to maintain a freeze on Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's broadcasting law, citing severe procedural flaws and risks to press freedom.

Yair Golan stated that The Democrats will not join a government without laws barring Benjamin Netanyahu from power, while vowing to reverse judicial changes.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly in New York, declaring that Israel will win the war while Arab and Muslim delegations walked out.

A Channel 13 poll shows 13% of Israeli voters undecided. Gadi Eisenkot's 'Yashar!' leads with 22 mandates, while Likud holds 18, and the opposition bloc reaches 52 mandates.

The Central Election Commission discussed disqualifying Balad leader MK Sami Abu Shehadeh, with the Attorney General and Commission Chairman backing the move.

The High Court of Justice ordered Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi to sign council appointments for the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, ending a two-year administrative paralysis.

Naftali Bennett toured the Gaza envelope, criticizing government policy and stating that Hamas still controls the Strip, demanding complete disarmament before any reconstruction.

Naftali Bennett condemned the enrollment of an extremist Yavne'el sect into Likud, labeling it corruption. A Knesset committee also discussed underage marriages within the community.

King Abdullah II of Jordan sharply criticized Israeli policies in Gaza and the West Bank during the UN General Assembly, drawing a dismissive response from Jerusalem.

Jerusalem District Court rejected former AG Avichai Mandelblit's request to postpone his testimony in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial until after the October 2026 elections.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly imposed a photo ban on National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to woo moderate right-wing voters ahead of the upcoming elections.

Satmar Hasidism is distributing millions of shekels to thousands of families in Israel who pledge not to vote in the upcoming Knesset elections, continuing its ideological boycott.

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman backed the disqualification of Ra'am and Arab lists, reshaping change bloc dynamics. The Democrats leader Yair Golan opposed the sweeping bans.

A U.S. draft statement condemning British, French, and Canadian moves against West Bank settlements was shelved after lacking White House backing.

The High Court of Justice will review a petition to freeze coalition funds, as officials warn of impending community collapses and the suspension of 4,000 national civic service volunteers.

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli broke a collective boycott by national camp politicians and appeared in the Channel 12 studio, despite demands for an apology over Force 100 coverage remaining unmet.

Defense Minister Israel Katz canceled a meeting with Opposition Leader Yair Lapid after Lapid demanded full transparency regarding funding sources for the military budget.

Democrats leader Yair Golan and other opposition figures are raising concerns that Yashar! chief Gadi Eisenkot might run a vote-siphoning campaign, risking the stability of the anti-Netanyahu bloc ahead of the upcoming elections.

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen accused Israel of war crimes, prompting a furious response from Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and creating friction in Jerusalem.

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman sparked controversy by suggesting Jordan should rule the West Bank, later clarifying he meant only Areas A and B.

Sara Netanyahu threatened a million-shekel defamation lawsuit against Channel 13 journalist Raviv Drucker over an upcoming investigative report regarding PMO security.

Bereaved families petitioning to disqualify the RAAM party were initially barred from a Knesset election committee hearing, sparking a tense confrontation with Chairman Noam Solberg before MK intervention secured their entry.

MK Avi Maoz sharply criticized Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor Reuven Ladiansky for opposing a planned Chabad synagogue in Ramat Aviv Gimmel, questioning opposition to Jewish worship.

The High Court of Justice postponed its ruling on petitions demanding an inquiry committee for the October 7 failure until after the 26th Knesset elections.