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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded this evening (Saturday) sharply to the call by Ra'am chairman, Knesset member Mansour Abbas, for Israeli recognition of a Palestinian state. Netanyahu made it clear unequivocally that as long as he heads the government, such a move will not be carried out under any scenario. In his remarks, the Prime Minister declared: "As long as I am Prime Minister, a...

After US envoy to Syria Tom Burke claimed that Israel "is still occupying the Golan," Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a sharp response, asserting that Burke’s remarks do not reflect the position of President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Ra'am party chairman Mansour Abbas called for Israeli and American recognition of a Palestinian state during the party's conference.

Following chairman Mansour Abbas, the list will include Walid Taha, Walid al-Huashla, Iman Khatib-Yasin, and Yasser Hujeirat. If negotiations with Seglovich reach a conclusion, he is expected to be placed in the second spot. Eisenkot responded to Abbas: "A Palestinian state will not be established."

Following the Likud primaries, the Prime Minister has shifted his focus to a critical political task: organizing his bloc. He warns that running too many separate lists could lead to wasted votes and cause a right-wing party to fall below the electoral threshold.

The party's 28th conference is convening in Tayibe to select the first five spots, while the executive committee of the United Arab List will select the next five positions. Former MK Yoav Segalovitz is expected to be placed in a realistic spot without running, if the intensive contacts between him and Abbas come to fruition.

The Ra'am chairman spoke at the party's national conference where the list for the next Knesset will be determined: "We are putting Israeli democracy to the test." MK Walid Taha added: "We are not satisfied with just making demands — we are acting politically for solutions."

A promo for the new season of "Four Weddings" sparked a storm following a statement by one of the participants against Russian and Amharic speakers. "They have lost their minds - racism is a red line," attacked Avigdor Lieberman, while MK Vladimir Beliak called on the corporation to "remove the racist from the screen and apologize." On behalf of Kan 11 it was stated: "This is a humorous program...

About two weeks before the start of the school year, the education system is still dealing with a major shortage of teachers and assistants. During this critical time, Minister of Education Yoav Kisch flew for a vacation in Cyprus and was absent from important preparatory conferences.

According to the latest data from the American prediction market platform "Kalshi", former Chief of Staff and minister Gadi Eisenkot is opening a significant gap over his competitors, jumping to a 59% chance of winning the position. Similar results are also seen on "Polymarket".

The British Foreign Secretary made it clear that the UK will formulate measures against Israel following the promotion of settlement in the E1 area. It has been learned that other countries are also considering their own measures.

Following the Likud primaries, right-wing parties are attempting to attract disappointed voters from the right wing. Meanwhile, concern is growing within Likud regarding the move by Ofer Winter and Yoseph Haddad, and the possibility that votes will remain below the electoral threshold.

The Supreme Court rejected Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's request to cancel the freeze on funds approved by the Finance Committee, but allowed the release of 78 million shekels for the Ministry of Religious Services.

Spain, Sweden, and Romania have joined the group of nations opposing Israel's planned construction in the E1 area. European countries are currently considering potential sanctions in response to the project.

The "Yashar Le-Israel im Eisenkot" party continues to increase its campaign funding. According to the State Comptroller's report, the party has registered 269 donations and guarantees totaling over 18.27 million shekels. The list of backers includes Alfred Akirov, Shmuel Harlap, Frank Lowy, Jonathan Kolber, Amiram Levin, and Marius Nacht.

Agam Goldstein-Almog criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following his attendance at an Eden Ben Zaken concert. She noted that since her release from captivity, the Prime Minister has neither contacted her nor expressed condolences for her loss.

The Likud party announced last night that Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the expulsion of Ben Gurion Airport workers' committee chairman Pinhas Idan from the party. The party constitution and history show that this is not going to be simple.

Gadi Eisenkot continues to strengthen and widens the lead over Netanyahu, while the opposition bloc approaches a decisive moment. And also: how many votes are wasted below the electoral threshold and what do they think in Likud about reserving a spot for Yair Netanyahu | Maariv poll

A Ynet and "Yedioth Ahronoth" poll reveals: about 70% of reservists say they will decide their vote based on the conscription issue, and the Likud is currently losing about two-thirds of its supporters in the serving sector. At the same time, in an open and pointed conversation, ten representatives of reserve organizations from the right and left agreed on almost everything - and sent a clear...

Against the backdrop of disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the expulsion of the chairman of the Israel Airports Authority workers' committee from the Likud party. The party characterized the strike as "wild and illegal."

Tensions in the ruling party: immediately after the Supreme Court disqualified the closure of Galei Tzahal, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attacked Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Ohana responded by urging against wasting energy on internal quarrels for likes.

Member of Knesset Meir Porush attacked the cessation of funding for yeshiva students this evening at an economic conference and warned that the sector will leverage its power. He presented data showing that half of the yeshiva students have reduced their purchase of basic food, and declared that "from the perspective of the judicial system, a child whose father studies Torah should go to sleep...

During the program "The Patriots" on Channel 14, panelist Yaki Adamker sharply criticized public figures, including Ehud Barak and Yair Golan. According to him, after the events of October 7, intelligent and decent people should have identified the real enemies surrounding Israel, such as Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, he claims that Barak and Golan view Prime Minister Benjamin...

The party chairman opened the election campaign at a closed-to-the-press event in Holon and dodged questions. The event took place hours after he reached an agreement with Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef that the next government would pass an exemption from military service. The move is intended to stop the party's decline in the polls against the backdrop of a crisis of confidence with the Sephardic public.

Defense Minister Israel Katz commented today (Thursday) on the Supreme Court's unanimous decision to strike down the government's move to close the Galei Tzahal radio station, clarifying that he intends to revisit the issue if the government regains public trust in the next elections.

Ronen Tzur addressed the party being established by Ofer Winter, the tension between him and Gadi Eisenkot, and possible connections within the right-wing bloc and the bloc opposing Netanyahu. According to him, those who do not shrink their egos may find themselves outside the political wheel.

The minister traveled to Morocco with the ministry's director-general, describing the trip as a private vacation. The Movement for Quality Government has filed a Freedom of Information request to determine whether public funds were utilized.

Minister of National Missions Orit Strock revealed today (Thursday) a lesser-known side of her personal life story, sharing that she grew up in a traditional home that held distinctly left-wing views. In the new episode of the web program "On the Way to the Ballot Box with Dana Varon" on the C14 YouTube channel, the minister was asked where she would be today had she not chosen to become...

Minister of Settlements and National Missions Orit Strock shared in a special interview that she never planned to enter public life and was, in fact, "pulled by force" into the work. In a new episode of the program "On the way to the ballot box with Dana Varon" on the C14 YouTube channel, Minister Strock revealed how it all began, explaining that her decision stemmed from the dramatic...

MK Efrat Rayten sharply attacked Miri Regev against the backdrop of the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport, backed Yair Golan after the storm surrounding the attack in Syria - and also revealed what she is trying to promote behind the scenes with Einav Zangauker.

After the new British Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, expressed firm opposition to the plan for building housing units in the area between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim, the chairman of the Religious Zionism party went on the offensive. "The British Mandate in Eretz Yisrael has ended," Smotrich declared, while also challenging Gadi Eisenkot.

In an extensive interview, Gilad Erdan refuses to commit to a political side. Despite not passing the electoral threshold in polls, he declares: "We will not join a narrow government." He explains why he does not trust Eisenkot and Bennett, and marks the key point: "The test of the third block - will we succeed in uniting."

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir attacked on Thursday the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the government's resolution to close Galei Tzahal. In a response published by the Otzma Yehudit media team, Ben Gvir called the decision "a coup against democracy."

Israel's political landscape is stuck in a cycle reminiscent of 2019 rather than 1992. Research shows that repeat elections are becoming a way for politicians to avoid breaking campaign promises. If we believe the statements of party leaders, repeat elections are becoming a very real prospect.

Minister of Communications Dr. Shlomo Karhi attacked the Supreme Court, claiming it is exceeding the powers of the government and the Knesset. "The Supreme Court is encroaching on the boundaries of the government and the Knesset. The answer must be sharp and clear: No!", he wrote.

Channel 14 news anchor Tamir Shnaid launched a sharp attack on Thursday against a video published by Gilad Erdan against the Likud party, which was deleted shortly after. Shnaid accused Erdan of having a "split personality" and sowing division.

Following the Kol HaYehudi investigation that exposed the Khamaisi plan to alter the demographic map of the Galilee, Professor Rassem Khamaisi responded in an interview with Radio Al-Shams, stating that the Arab community must act politically to work for a fair distribution of land.

MK Naama Lazimi of the Democrats party, a partner of Naftali Bennett in the bloc, defended Israel Airports Authority workers' committee chair Pinchas Idan following the strike at Ben-Gurion Airport, contradicting Bennett's condemnation.

Poll "Today": Likud loses one mandate, Eisenkot gains one, but the change bloc holds only 56 mandates from Zionist parties. "Third bloc" parties fail to clear the threshold, while Ofer Winter's impact remains limited.

Representatives of the new faction arrived at the home of the Karlin Rebbe with the goal of gaining support ahead of the election campaign. The Rebbe clarified that he does not intend to officially support them, but sources in the Hasidic community noted that he did not dismiss them outright. The assessment is that Karlin voters may now shift their votes to the new party.

Following the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated that the state is not being managed in any field. Opposition leaders criticized the government for its lack of leadership.