Politics

The Prime Minister's son does not retract his support for Argentina on the Falkland Islands issue and directly attacks the British public. In a new tweet, he accuses the Labour government of hostility and antisemitism towards Israel and compares the remote islands to Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem.

The state has notified the Supreme Court that the appointments committee will convene to discuss two female candidates for external director positions at Israel Railways. This move aims to resolve the unprecedented management crisis within the company.

Ra'am Chairman Mansour Abbas announced that former Deputy Minister of Public Security Yoav Saglovich will join the party's list. Saglovich, a former police commissioner, rejected claims that the move signals political weakness, asserting that political unity is essential for the country's progress.

The "Amha Yisrael" party held its first meeting at Kibbutz Be'eri. Party chairman Ofer Winter called for promoting emigration from Gaza and achieving a swift victory.

Despite seven reminders, Minister of Education Yoav Kish remains the only minister finishing a full term without having submitted a capital declaration. The Movement for Freedom of Information has raised concerns regarding the lack of transparency and failure to comply with legal requirements.

Until now, representatives of Degel HaTorah have avoided sitting at the government table for principled reasons, including the ministries' responsibility for the desecration of the Sabbath. MK Moshe Gafni is expected to head the United Torah Judaism list in the elections.

The Yisrael Beiteinu party and its chairman, MK Avigdor Lieberman, sent a pre-litigation warning letter today (Monday) to right-wing activist Rami Ben Yehuda. The letter demands that Ben Yehuda remove a post he shared on the X network within 24 hours, cease its distribution, and publish a denial, correction, and apology.

Degel HaTorah is expected to demand ministerial positions in the next government. The decision marks a historical shift, as for decades its members refrained from demanding ministerial roles based on a minority perception.

After it was revealed that tickets for her concerts were sold on Saturday on Ticketmaster and a wave of criticism arose, MK Avi Maoz backs the singer who caused the closure of the "Adika" website over the weekend.

Three Force 100 soldiers, represented by the Honenu organization, have filed an 18 million shekel civil lawsuit in the Jerusalem District Court regarding the Sde Teiman affair. The defendants include former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, State Attorney Amit Aisman, various state and military bodies, and Channel 12 reporter Guy Peleg.

An amendment to the law has expanded the registrar's powers in the fight against crime in the industry. A court ruling clarifies how a decision based on classified information is made and what the oversight mechanisms are.

Brigadier General (res.) Dedi Simhi, who joined forces with Benny Gantz in the "Blue and White" party, declared on "Galey Israel" radio that he will not risk votes and will withdraw if the party hovers around the electoral threshold. "In the end, only one list will remain in the bloc," he emphasized.

Former minister Meir Cohen, one of the party's veterans, announced that he will not run on the "Beichad" list of Bennett and Lapid for the next Knesset. He will be appointed chairman and president of the Yesh Atid conference.

Ahead of presenting the joint list with Naftali Bennett, the Yesh Atid chairman is carrying out a deep reorganization within the party. While some MKs will keep their spots, a series of senior figures have resigned or were pushed back, while others wait for the final decision, expected by the end of the week.

Likud and Yashar are leading this week in the use of artificial intelligence in election propaganda, but small parties are also discovering the potential of the new tools. At the same time, two videos suspected of using AI have already reached the Central Elections Committee and were removed. "The AI behind the elections" - a new column.

After the committee recommended providing security for Gadi Eisenkot, a decision regarding the chairman of The Democrats is expected today. The party claims political motives and threatens to petition the Supreme Court: "Responsibility for his life lies with Benjamin Netanyahu and the head of the Shin Bet"

A new and tough formula will allow for the imposition of heavy financial sanctions on cellular companies that fail reception tests on roads, with a violating company receiving only four months to rectify the situation.

The Prime Minister's son claimed that the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina, sparking a harsh reaction from the British right. Journalist Konstantin Kisin called the statement "stupid and childish."

Against the backdrop of the issue of drafting yeshiva students and the arrests of young men who did not report for service in the IDF, the Haredi sector is promoting a new initiative designed to provide financial support to yeshiva students who will be arrested due to their non-enlistment.

From street provocations to a paid job: Mordechai David, known for harassing senior figures in the judicial and political system, will join Itamar Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party. These are the other activists who will receive jobs at the party headquarters | All the details

Mordechai David, known for harassing public figures and judges, is expected to receive a paid position in the youth headquarters of the Otzma Yehudit party, sparking a major controversy.

Adina Bar-Shalom and Rivka Chikotai claimed that the memorial service for their father had become an "election rally" funded by the state. The two called for the responsibility for the events to be transferred to the family: "To hold a state and worthy memorial service - and not an election."

The chairman of the Religious Zionism party backed 16 Givati Brigade soldiers who refused to board an Namer APC after learning she would join them: "They insisted on their right and duty to serve while maintaining their values and faith." He declared he would intervene after the IDF announced they would be sent to military prison: "I hoped the army would come to its senses."

Following Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's harsh attack on the Attorney General, the daughters of the late spiritual leader have opened an unprecedented front against the Shas party and its current leadership.

Mansour Abbas has been working in recent days within the party's institutions to recruit the former Deputy Minister of National Security - who will be the first Jewish candidate ever on the Ra'am list. According to estimates, Seglovich will receive the second spot on the list for the Knesset.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich addressed the controversy surrounding Givati soldiers who refused to board an armored personnel carrier with a female paramedic, declaring his support for the soldiers. He stated that they were upholding their religious values and announced his intention to demand answers from the IDF regarding the disciplinary actions taken.

A member of the "Amcha Yisrael" party criticized the donation of a scanning machine for the Erez crossing: "If you care so much about the Gazans, instead of investing tens of millions in magnetometers, take them in in Germany."

Ahead of the closing of electoral lists, Netaeli Shem-Tov of the "Amcha Yisrael" party gave a tough interview on Channel 12, addressing questions about Ofer Winter's stance on Benjamin Netanyahu and the failures of October 7.

MK Gilad Kariv claims that the Ministry of Education is preventing Knesset members from visiting schools on the first day of the school year due to fears of election propaganda, while Minister of Education Yoav Kisch is expected to visit an educational institution. Kariv appealed to the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee demanding to clarify why the ban does not also apply to the minister...

After years in which the percentage of women in the Israeli legislature rose, a decline is being recorded ahead of the upcoming elections. In the next Knesset, as of now, it does not appear there will be a female leader at the head of a major party, and in the Likud there are very few female candidates in realistic spots. In the Arab parties the situation is also not bright, and the ultra-Orthodox...

The issue of public transport on Shabbat has returned to the forefront of the political agenda. Following recent bus blockades in Safed and Jerusalem, parties have clarified their stances, while a new poll indicates that a vast majority of secular and traditional voters support the implementation of weekend transit services.

After boasting about creating moats with crocodiles to secure prisons, the chairman of Otzma Yehudit fears the move is hurting the election campaign and has ordered the party not to highlight the plan in public messaging. This was learned by Ynet. The minister's office stated: 'We do not engage in media spins.'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was a guest on the 'Patriots' program on Channel 14. During the interview, he discussed security issues, the Iranian threat, judicial reform, and the need for the right-wing camp to consolidate before the elections.

After the defense establishment warned that the Budget Department is blocking the transfer of 15 billion shekels during a severe shortage of Humvees and ammunition, senior Treasury officials are launching a counterattack. According to them, the budget is currently pending in the Knesset Finance Committee, and accusations against the Treasury are baseless.

Ofer Winter, chairman of the Amach Yisrael party, responded to remarks made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an interview on the program "The Patriots." Netanyahu claimed that Winter would "burn" right-wing votes if he runs independently, prompting a rebuttal from the new party leader.

A dramatic revelation provides an unprecedented glimpse into what was happening in the Prime Minister's Office in the midst of the events of that difficult morning, as intense pressure to manage the media narrative led to an especially harsh exchange of messages.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an interview on the "Patriots" program, expressed concern that Ofer Winter's independent run in the elections could harm the right-wing bloc. The PM revealed he had offered Winter a spot in the Likud, but the offer was declined.

A Kan News poll presents a changing political picture: two important parties for the right-wing pass the electoral threshold, while Likud and Otzma Yehudit weaken. Netanyahu strengthens within his bloc and returns to lead against Bennett in suitability for Prime Minister.

The opposition camp is stepping up its efforts: Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett have made an urgent appeal to Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman. Here are the details of this surprising move.

Rabbi Moshe Maya, the eldest member of the Shas Council of Torah Sages, is heard in a recording attacking the Prime Minister: "Bibi promised a lot, I won't believe him about anything." According to him, even a commitment to pass an exemption law within 30 days will not be enough - and Shas will not join the government before it is approved.