Politics

As Knesset list deadlines near, Likud faces a shortage of reservists, settlers, and immigrants in realistic slots. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces pressure over his discretionary choices.

Israeli Charge d'Affaires Christian Cantor faced criticism from the Board of Deputies of British Jews over West Bank violence. He warned of escalating tensions ahead of expected British sanctions.

A new poll by the Kantar Institute shows the new alliance of Yoaz Hendel and Yaron Zelecha winning 4 Knesset seats, complicating coalition math and reducing Gadi Eisenkot's bloc to 51 seats.

The Likud party has officially expelled Yuli Edelstein and Gilad Erdan. Likud Director-General David Sharan revoked their memberships and demanded that Edelstein resign his Knesset seat.

A detailed timeline of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions on October 7 reveals delays in his arrival at military headquarters. Opposition Leader Yair Lapid accused him of failing to initiate any operational moves.

Israel demands an apology from Belgium after OSINT evidence proved that Abdallah Nabhan, an Enabel aid agency employee killed in Gaza in 2024, was a Hamas militant in the Khan Younis Brigade.

Tal Gilboa is effectively operating as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesperson, months after her official appointment was cancelled due to past controversial remarks.

Ayelet Shaked decides not to run in the upcoming Knesset elections. Meanwhile, a new Kan 11 poll shows the Hendel-Zelecha alliance passing the threshold as Likud and BeYachad weaken.

An urgent petition has been filed to disqualify former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen from running for Knesset with the Yashar! party over allegations of illegal interrogation methods in 2015.

A decision by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to block adapted police spyware has left millions of shekels in development wasted. While police warn of operational blindness against crime, the Attorney General blames the Knesset for legislative delays.

A new Kan 11 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party leading with 23 mandates, ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud at 20. The coalition holds 52 seats against the opposition's 51.

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid launched their joint "Biyachad" electoral list in Tel Aviv. Bennett will head the slate, followed by Lapid, featuring a mix of veteran politicians, former senior officials, and military reservists.

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Lieberman presented his party's Knesset candidate list at a Tel Aviv convention. The slate features new additions including former Likud MK Dan Illouz and retired Colonel Talia Lankri.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir blocked all police promotions, accusing Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara of offering a backroom deal to the Police Commissioner. The police chief's office strongly denied the allegations.

The Democrats party reports 500,000 shekels in donations following Sara Netanyahu's controversial interview about Yair Golan. Both sides have exchanged pre-action legal warnings.

Shas leader Aryeh Deri convenes the Council of Torah Sages to finalize the Knesset election list amid lawmaker anxiety. Minister Yoav Ben-Tzur insists a military draft law must pass before any future government is formed.

Israeli political parties have begun registering candidate lists for the 26th Knesset elections. New alliances, including Naftali Bennett's Biyachad and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar!, are competing for ballot letters.

MK Moshe Gafni broke his silence in a surprise live radio interview on Kol Chai following his dramatic removal from the Degel HaTorah party list, stating he is doing well but keeping his political future ambiguous.

A fierce confrontation erupted at the Likud party court between Minister Chaim Katz and Chovev Demri, husband of Minister Gila Gamliel, over a controversial primary vote recount.

Naftali Bennett defended his political record and faced heavy jeering at the Besheva conference. Bennett admitted to breaking past campaign promises, explaining that forming the 2021 coalition was vital to fund critical defense programs against Iran.

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid introduced former faction director Neta Atias as a candidate for the 26th Knesset. Meanwhile, MK Meirav Ben-Ari secured the second spot on the party's electoral list.

Brigadier General (Res.) Tzvika Foghel has announced his retirement from Otzma Yehudit and will not run for the 26th Knesset. The decision follows disagreements with Itamar Ben Gvir over his placement on the party list.

A bitter dispute over Likud primary rankings escalated as Minister Haim Katz cursed at Minister Gila Gamliel's husband. Gamliel has filed a police complaint alleging election fraud during a recount.

Chili Tropper has officially joined Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party, securing the sixth spot on the list. Meanwhile, Yoaz Hendel has partnered with economist Yaron Zelecha for a joint run.

The Israeli Welfare Ministry withdrew key disability law regulations following a budget dispute with MK Michal Woldiger over mental health patients. Concurrently, the Union of Social Workers declared sanctions over increased workloads.

MK Tzvika Foghel announced he will not run for the 26th Knesset with Otzma Yehudit. The former National Security Committee chairman withdrew after being pushed down the electoral list by party leader Itamar Ben Gvir.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has frozen all senior Israel Police appointments until after the elections, blocking a major promotional round due to a dispute over Colonel Tamar Liberty's nomination.

Biyachad leader Naftali Bennett revealed his party's candidates for the joint Knesset list with Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid, featuring former officials, military officers, and young activists.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir clashed with journalist Amit Segal at the Jerusalem Conference over prison conditions, political strategy, and his past support for Baruch Goldstein.

The Ministerial Committee has failed to approve Shin Bet security for Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot. Meanwhile, Democrats leader Yair Golan remains without state protection ahead of the elections.

As Knesset registration opens, Israeli parties launch a quiet battle over ballot letters. Established factions hold priority rights, leaving new lists racing to claim the best remaining symbols.

Former Minister Yoaz Hendel warned of an impending election cycle following the dissolution of his political partnership with Chili Tropper. Hendel is currently holding talks with Benny Gantz and Ayelet Shaked.

Knesset Member Gadi Eisenkot announced that Israel Prize laureate Adi Altschuler has joined his party. The social entrepreneur and founder of Krembo Wings will run as the candidate for Minister of Education.

The 18th annual Religion and State Index by Hiddush reveals a profound gap between government policies and public opinion, with two-thirds of Israeli Jews supporting a broad civil coalition.

The ministerial committee has failed to convene to approve Shin Bet security for Yeshar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, leaving him with private security just 51 days before the Knesset elections.

Negotiations for a political merger between Ofer Winter and Economic Party leader Yaron Zelecha have broken down. The rift emerged after Zelecha refused to rule out a coalition with Yair Golan.

The Central Elections Committee debated the use of voter-tracking apps on election day following a High Court request. A majority of committee members are expected to support the continued use of the Elector app despite opposition.

Former Member of Knesset Abir Kara announced he will not contest the upcoming parliamentary elections. Kara stated he could not find a political framework determined enough to implement deep structural reforms.

Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf is pushing to remove his powerful chief of staff, Moti Babchik, just two days before Knesset candidate lists close, amid wider ultra-Orthodox political shakeups.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana condemned offensive posters placed along his children's school route. Meanwhile, Tel Aviv police interrogated a political activist over online death threats against coalition members.