Politics

New poll data reveals an extremely tight battle between the blocs, where a joint run of several parties currently not passing the electoral threshold could propel them to a dramatic figure.

Channel 14 poll: The right-wing bloc remains at 63 mandates, Eisenkot and the 'Yashar' party are on a downward trend, Ofer Winter's party is wiped out - and Naftali Bennett is closing the gap.

A surprising political union: 'Israel Tkhila' chair Sharren Haskel and 'Ale Yarok' chair Nir Yuftro announced a joint run. The platform focuses on cannabis legalization, deep reform for patients, and assistance for hundreds of thousands of PTSD victims following the war.

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and Justice Dafna Barak-Erez decided to issue an interim injunction delaying the implementation of parts of the law considered one of the judicial reform laws. The Deputy President was in the minority. Minister Levin: "The decision is proof of the judges' frustration."

Nine Supreme Court justices struck down the amendment to the law that prevented the arrest of Haredi draft evaders. The justices justified the decision by citing fundamental flaws in the legislative process.

She will not be declared a defector, will continue to serve as an MK, her funding unit will remain with Likud - but she will run in the next Knesset with Otzma Yehudit: Tali Gottlieb's transition to Otzma Yehudit has been approved, where she will likely be placed in the fourth spot, following her attacks against Likud due to her resentment toward Benjamin Netanyahu and her concern about facing an...

An unusual meeting in the Oval Office: The Satmar Rebbes will meet with President Trump in Washington, carrying a dramatic letter from Haredi leaders in Israel titled: "Urgent appeal for the protection of the rights of the Haredi community in Israel."

Otzma Yehudit chairman and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir presented the "Disengagement 710" plan, which aims to promote the voluntary emigration of Gaza Strip residents to countries that agree to accept them. According to the plan, the goal is the departure of about 250,000 residents in the first year, 1.11 million within three years, and about 1.86 million within seven years.

A day after the Prime Minister's meeting with the President of Congo, Foreign Minister Sa'ar and his counterpart from the African nation agreed on practical steps to move the embassy to the capital - and to open an Israeli embassy in Kinshasa. The move joins Nauru and Colombia, which are expected to open missions soon.

The chairman of Otzma Yehudit has presented the "Disengagement 710" outline, setting a target of nearly two million residents leaving the Gaza Strip within seven years, alongside an immediate demand for the establishment of a new government ministry.

The former Mossad chief has been mentioned several times as a potential candidate for the ruling party. Cohen's response was not obtained, and Likud denies the claim.

The Supreme Court President suggested that Zini reconsider his demand for the disclosure of the names, but the Shin Bet head was not convinced. The Supreme Court ruled again that those who petitioned anonymously must reveal their identities, while stopping short of determining whether they were in contempt of court for failing to comply with the previous order.

Against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding Sara Netanyahu's remarks about Yair Golan, the court ruled that right-wing activist Ido Shiponi must pay approximately 140,000 shekels to Maj. Gen. (res.) Israel Ziv for spreading a conspiracy theory claiming he knew in advance about the October 7 massacre. Shiponi claimed the lawsuit was an attempt to silence criticism.

The "Standing Together" movement has launched an outdoor campaign in Tel Aviv and other locations across the country, aiming to bring negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians back to the national agenda.

In a briefing to reporters, Yachad party chairman Naftali Bennett sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He stated that if his party comes to power, they will declare a state of diplomatic emergency to restore Israel's international status and strengthen ties with the US and Europe.

The former Minister of Energy, who has served as an MK since 2013, joins the long list of faction members who will not be in the next Knesset. Thus, 12 incumbent MKs from Yesh Atid will not be placed on the joint list with Bennett in the upcoming elections.

The chairman of The Democrats, Yair Golan, will petition the Supreme Court after the Advisory Committee for the Protection of Public Figures denied him security. The party released a video featuring harsh rhetoric and an image of a firing gun.

The former Minister of Energy, who has served as an MK since 2013, joins the list of faction members who will not be in the next Knesset. "After consulting with my family, I decided to move on to a new challenge," she wrote.

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 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.

“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.”

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"

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.

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."

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.