Politics

The former Knesset member and deputy minister is holding talks about joining the former prime minister's new party, ahead of a possible return of the founder of the 'Shulmanim' to the political system.

“The army doesn't want Haredi soldiers, it gives it a big headache,” claimed the Shas chairman. According to him, “The IDF wants a secular army. All these years it was an eye-wash.” Regarding the Hashmonaim Brigade, intended to allow Haredi soldiers to maintain their lifestyle, he said: “I haven't checked that.”

'The army does not want Haredi soldiers,' claimed the Shas chairman, dismissing previous integration efforts as a 'charade.' He also spoke out against the state-Haredi education system, calling it a 'real struggle.' Political leaders criticized his remarks as encouraging draft evasion.

A new poll reveals a turnaround at the top as Gadi Eizenkot and his new party overtake Netanyahu's Likud, while a surprising union on the right changes the balance of power.

Only five days remain until the submission of lists to the Knesset, and the political system is boiling. Ofer Winter refuses reserved spots, takes a jab at Lieberman, and sets an explosive threshold condition for entering the coalition. While Winter is conducting negotiations with Zlitcha, the unity bloc is stalling while waiting for Gilad Erdan, who is abroad. Simultaneously: Bennett and Eisenkot...

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Somaliland Ambassador Dr. Mohamed Haji spoke at the event and emphasized the great importance of official diplomatic presence in Jerusalem. Ambassador Huckabee: "The US Embassy should have been opened in Jerusalem many years ago"

Stephanie Ben-Shimol lashed out at the mayor: 'You have all the power to stop antisemitism, I am begging you as a granddaughter of Holocaust survivors.' After being removed, she continued to protest outside the store, handed out Israeli flags and chanted 'Am Yisrael Chai'.

The Ma'ale Arugot settlement was officially inaugurated at an event attended by ministers, Knesset members, settlement leaders, and residents. The settlement is located at a point connecting the west of Gush Etzion to its east, and the regional council defines its establishment as a significant move to connect the parts of the bloc.

The colorful businessman Eitan Shvili, known for his 245,000 shekel crown, robes, cash handouts, and social media stardom, has taken a new step: he filed an official request to register the "Sharsher for Love and Unity of the People" party and even invites Netanyahu, Eisenkot, and Trump to a debate.

United Torah Judaism chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf has called for easing detention conditions for ultra-Orthodox deserters arrested for failing to enlist in the IDF. Following a visit to Prison 10, he stated that "they should spend the holidays at home," adding that the detainees "are hungry and not feeling well."

Lapid pledged that the next government will work to pass a constitution for the State of Israel, with the Declaration of Independence serving as its preamble. According to him, the constitution is intended to establish democratic rules of the game and forge broad agreements between parts of the nation.

Channel 13 poll shows a change at the top: Yashar! loses 2 mandates, Likud strengthens by the same amount, and Bennett drops by one mandate. At the same time, the two main blocs reach 53 mandates each, with the Arab parties holding 14 mandates.

A 60:60 tie between the coalition and opposition blocs. Likud maintains its lead, while the 'Yashar' party secures second place. An analysis of how a right-wing merger scenario would affect the political map.

Against the backdrop of the harsh statement against the candidacy of Yoseph Haddad, the Tzohar rabbinical organization is issuing an unprecedented clarification and recruiting a surprising example from the Tanakh period to resolve the public debate.

Exclusive recordings have surfaced featuring Likud CEO David Sharan harshly criticizing Minister Gila Gamliel amidst ongoing court hearings regarding alleged irregularities in the party's primaries.

A quarter of a century after being convicted of assaulting a minor and making threats, Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman returns to the violent incident in the settlement of Nokdim and refuses to apologize. In an interview with Asnaim to be broadcast tomorrow on Reshet 13, Lieberman presents the assault as "restoring order" and downplays the court's findings that he hit a 12-year-old...

The British Foreign Secretary is expected to present a package of measures against the settlements, which may include a trade boycott. Israel clarifies that the move will not pass in silence, and recalls the precedent in which Spain and the Netherlands were pushed out of involvement in Gaza. Background: a diplomatic effort to curb a trend in Europe.

Discourse between Likud and Otzma Yehudit is intensifying, but a position submitted by Likud just two days ago against MK Ginsburg, who moved from Blue and White to Behad, could have thwarted the move. Likud had called for him to be declared a "defector MK," which would prevent him from running in the upcoming elections. Now they have retracted it.

Amir Sade, one of the defendants in the case of firing flares at the Prime Minister's residence, sent a warning letter to the Prime Minister's wife, Sara Netanyahu, and Channel 14. He claims that statements made in an interview on the channel constitute defamation and demands a correction, threatening lawsuits totaling 4.5 million shekels.

Amha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter stated that his party will not join a government unless a law ending draft evasion is passed prior to its formation.

Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen announced that Israel's water sector is recovering from a crisis at its desalination plants. Production now exceeds consumption, and reservoirs are being refilled.

The Knesset is preparing to install a new, durable Hanukkiah on its roof for annual use. The project, commissioned to designer Adam Braun, will cost 288,000 shekels.

The Supreme Court ruled that the decision regarding the Elector application must be made by the full Central Elections Committee rather than its chairman alone. The committee is set to discuss the matter on Sunday.

The Democrats party sent a warning letter to the Prime Minister demanding the removal of a video he published from the Gaza Strip, in which he attacked Gadi Eisenkot while being filmed alongside the Chief of Staff and IDF soldiers. The party claims this constitutes election propaganda that violates the law and makes use of public assets and the military. The demand: removal from all platforms by...

The Jerusalem District Court dismissed a petition filed by Adv. Eran Ben-Ari, a candidate for the "Amcha Yisrael" party, against the Israel Bar Association head. The judge ruled that the petitioners abused the legal process.

While London considers imposing sanctions and Jerusalem threatens retaliatory measures, as confirmed by Minister Sa'ar in the "120 and One" podcast, Israel has been without an ambassador to the UK for a year. Tzachi Braverman, who was appointed to the position, cannot currently travel abroad due to the "night meeting" affair, and the Civil Service Commissioner has yet to make a decision.

The chairman of Amach Yisrael, who is under heavy pressure in the right-wing bloc, is holding talks with Yaron Zelekha's Economic Party. No responses were received from the parties.

The MK from Degel HaTorah claimed at the "Time for Decision: Democracy and Society" conference held by Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth in collaboration with the Israel Democracy Institute that United Torah Judaism is also targeting Haredim who have enlisted in the IDF, and addressed the exemption law that did not pass: "Faith cannot be suppressed by force, it is a mistake to take the country to a rift."...

The chair of the Committee for the Advancement of the Status of Women, Merav Cohen, arrived uninvited to a Yavne'el council meeting after the council head skipped Knesset discussions. Cohen criticized the welfare department, noting that child marriages continue in the community.

The Supreme Court heard a petition from Likud against the Central Elections Committee's decision to ban the real-time transfer of voter data from polling stations.

The prominent former athlete who was previously registered with Likud and decided to end his activity there, now reveals his next political move and officially joins Gadi Eisenkot's faction.

After claiming the Prime Minister "stabbed her in the back," Likud and Otzma Yehudit are in the final stages of finalizing Tally Gotliv's move to Itamar Ben Gvir's party, likely to the fourth spot on the list.

Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to participate in the umbrella agreement ceremony in Sderot, but the event was cancelled due to the ban on holding political rallies before the elections. Bezalel Smotrich, Haim Katz, and Zeev Elkin were also scheduled to attend.

Gali Baharav-Miara clarified that an academic conference to commemorate Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, which the Ministry of Religious Services requested to hold with government funding before the elections, can only take place after them. However, the memorial service and state ceremonies can proceed as planned. Attorney General: "Both goals will be preserved - both the commemoration of the Rabbi and the...

Sources within Degel HaTorah have reported that party activist David Shapira is attempting to initiate the removal of party chairman Moshe Gafni and Knesset member Uri Maklev.

Sources in the party have been working in recent days on dramatic changes to the composition of the list ahead of its submission, sparking anger among rabbis, council members, and representatives. The fear: a quiet move behind the scenes will reignite internal struggles.

At the 'Time for Decision: Democracy and Society' conference held by Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth in collaboration with the Israel Democracy Institute, Avigdor Lieberman called on opposition parties to unite to prevent wasted votes. He ruled out any merger with Gadi Eisenkot, citing his vague stance on sitting with Benjamin Netanyahu as unacceptable.

Amha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter has defended Yoseph Haddad, emphasizing his leadership credentials. Meanwhile, Zehut leader Moshe Feiglin criticized Winter, stating that the public is "fed up with generals."

In a recording published this morning on Galei Tzahal, the plan that led to the thwarting of Rabbi Moshe Maya's appointment as the movement's spiritual leader was revealed. Rabbi Yosef threatened, Aryeh Deri delivered a letter and paved the way for reconciliation.

New and shocking testimonies from journalists in the Haredi sector reveal how individuals close to the party allegedly offered significant sums of money to prevent the publication of negative information and to buy flattering articles.