Politics

The state commission of inquiry into the submarine affair announced that witness testimonies will begin on November 1, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testifying on December 7.

Politicians flock to Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem during a high-profile football match, highlighting pre-election tensions as candidates campaign among tens of thousands of fans.

Six days before the elections, Likud decided to advance Section 46 tax credits for NGOs while excluding ultra-Orthodox organizations, risking an open coalition crisis.

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit continued his testimony in Benjamin Netanyahu's trial at the Jerusalem District Court, facing cross-examination over investigative authorizations in Case 4000.

Avigdor Lieberman and Gadi Eisenkot met to mend ties after a public spat, agreeing to focus on boosting voter turnout and uniting the anti-Netanyahu bloc ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections.

MK Gadi Eisenkot criticized Benjamin Netanyahu's rhetoric on the Iranian threat during a radio interview, emphasizing coalition plans with Avigdor Lieberman and strict conscription terms ahead of the 2026 elections.

Israel faces a severe aviation crisis as passenger numbers surge toward 80 million annually by 2050, while plans for a second international airport remain mired in controversy, limited alternatives, and escalating costs.

Likud faces a dual challenge in the final election stretch: mobilizing lower-turnout right-wing voters and preventing up to five mandates from being wasted on small parties struggling to pass the electoral threshold.

The Knesset Finance Committee is set to vote on budget transfers and Section 46 tax benefits for non-profit associations, sparking a coalition crisis over combat trauma groups and ultra-Orthodox entities.

Rabbi Landau and Rabbi Hirsch addressed a United Torah Judaism gathering in Ashdod, urging block voters to safeguard the Torah world against mounting government decrees.

Nissim Louk, father of the late Shani Louk, has withdrawn from the Knesset race and endorsed Ofer Winter, sharply criticizing the Trump-Netanyahu 20-point plan for post-war Gaza.

With one week until the Knesset elections, Yoaz Hendel discussed his party's polling and Benny Gantz's withdrawal in a Channel 12 interview, which was cut short over election laws.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Kiryat Shmona, receiving a warm welcome from Mayor Avichai Stern despite past political rivalries, and discussed regional security and Iran.

A new Walla poll ahead of the October 2026 Knesset elections shows Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett gaining strength while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party slips. Neither political bloc reaches the 61-seat majority.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met with Rabbi Eli Sadan to prevent right-wing votes from being wasted on small parties like Amcha Yisrael.

Arab media outlets closely analyze Israel's upcoming Knesset elections, focusing on Benny Gantz's withdrawal, comparisons between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, and the potential impact of US support and Arab voter turnout.

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli criticized former NSC head Tzachi Hanegbi over his tenure and endorsement of Avigdor Lieberman, while defending Likud's poll standing.

Channel 13 US correspondent Suleiman Maswadeh faces scrutiny after staying at the Virginia home of lobbyist Jay Footlik, a central figure in the Qatargate investigation.

Amcha Yisrael Party leader Ofer Winter faces mounting pressure to withdraw from the Knesset race over fears of wasting right-wing votes as polls show the party below the threshold.

With the 2026 Knesset elections approaching, Israeli politicians and analysts warn that the country may face yet another repeat election cycle due to anticipated political deadlocks.

Israel prepares for the 26th Knesset elections with over 7.3 million eligible voters, expanding accessible polling stations and special voting arrangements nationwide.

Digital strategist Dr. Yifat Mor has launched "Demo-kratzia," a new tool allowing Israelis to send personalized, humorous WhatsApp messages encouraging hesitant acquaintances to vote.

The Joint List presented its 2026 election manifesto, demanding an end to the war in Gaza, Palestinian statehood, and the repeal of the Nation-State Law while prioritizing the removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed in an interview that he warned French President Emmanuel Macron on October 7, 2023, that failing to stop Hamas in Israel would lead to them reaching the streets of Paris.

The Central Election Committee warned media and parties about poll restrictions ahead of the 26th Knesset vote. Concurrently, a study cautioned against relying on volatile prediction markets.

Dozens of Chabad yeshiva students were detained at Ben Gurion Airport upon returning to Israel, sparking public outrage. Chabad officials warned the arrests could hinder draft compliance and called for immediate legislative solutions.

Likud campaign manager Zvika Brot met with HaTzibur HaHaredi leader Moti Leitner to discuss a potential withdrawal in exchange for a project manager role, amid right-wing fears of wasted votes.

Yoaz Hendel and Prof. Yaron Zelecha unveiled a universal conscription and economic plan, setting it as a strict coalition condition to end draft exemptions.

MK Gadi Eisenkot launched a sharp counterattack against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, rejecting elite puppet claims and criticizing Netanyahu's fitness for office ahead of the Knesset elections.

Naftali Bennett launched a sharp attack against Shas leader Aryeh Deri over the ultra-Orthodox IDF enlistment exemptions, sparking a heated debate regarding religious duty.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed ultra-Orthodox demands to pass a military enlistment bill before forming the next government, as coalition uncertainty persists ahead of the upcoming elections.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized ultra-Orthodox draft evader arrests, signaling openness to an exemption law. BeYachad leader Naftali Bennett condemned the move as a political deal enabling mass draft evasion.

A Lod court ordered the Population and Immigration Authority to re-examine a citizenship request for a great-grandson of a Jewish person wishing to enlist in the IDF, rejecting retroactive visa cancellations.

Leaders discussed the controversial trapped profits tax and economic strategies at the Tax Advisers Chamber conference in Eilat, focusing on growth and taxation.

As Israel prepares for Knesset elections, polling station workers and inspectors share their motivations, challenges, and the vital dedication required to maintain democratic integrity.

Gadi Eisenkot visited Eilat, vowing to establish an October 7 state inquiry within two weeks of taking office, criticizing Haredi conscription policies, and denying false reports regarding Iran.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's adviser Jonatan Urich admitted during a police interrogation that his work for Qatari entities continued for months after the October 7 massacre.

A video of pre-military students dancing with Benjamin Netanyahu and Amir Ohana sparked controversy after being used in Likud's campaign, while a mock vote at their academy showed strong support for opposition parties.

HaTzibur HaHaredi Party leader Moti Leitner urged ultra-Orthodox society to embrace IDF service and national responsibility, warning that Haredi youth represent 34 percent of first-graders.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar spoke with Polish FM Radosław Sikorski after settlers attacked a diplomatic convoy in the West Bank, amid broader discussions on trade and regional security.