Politics

Despite a High Court ruling, the Ministry of Education seeks to delay cutting state after-school subsidies for ultra-Orthodox draft evaders until next year, clashing with the Finance Ministry.

MK Yinon Azoulay of Shas strongly criticized the opposition bloc, ruled out joining a government led by Gadi Eisenkot, and urged failing right-wing candidates to withdraw.

A recent iPanel survey reveals that 59% of Israelis support a regional diplomatic agreement including a resolution to the Palestinian conflict, viewing security and diplomacy as intertwined.

Benny Gantz's withdrawal from the Knesset race has sparked intense political reactions. Change bloc leaders praised his responsible decision, while right-wing figures urged smaller factions to drop out to avoid wasting crucial votes.

For the first time in Knesset elections, the Central Election Committee and Moovit are partnering to help voters locate polling stations, focusing on accessible stations for voters with mobility disabilities.

Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg dismissed a petition against JNF Chairman Eyal Ostrinsky, ruling political campaign bans do not apply to his political role.

Bereaved parents Herzl and Meirav Hajaj filed a 200,000 shekel defamation lawsuit against former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, claiming he falsely portrayed them as paid political disruptors during Memorial Day ceremonies.

Social media star Dana Zarmon faced severe backlash and a legal warning from Likud after interviewing Yashar! party leader Gadi Eisenkot ahead of the Knesset elections.

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz announced he is dropping out of the upcoming Knesset elections despite vowing to run until the end just a week prior.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit the Leviathan gas rig as part of his 2026 election campaign, highlighting his past economic reforms and the contested gas framework.

Israel has declared 183 additional dunams as state land in Gush Etzion for the Pnei Kedem and Bar Kochba communities, aiming to secure infrastructure and housing plans.

Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party distributed mock IDF draft notices to young voters, sparking outrage and an urgent Likud petition to the Central Elections Committee.

Benny Gantz has launched a fierce political campaign against former allies Avigdor Lieberman and Gadi Eisenkot, warning of potential coalitions with Arab parties.

Yisrael Beytenu has filed a police complaint and petitioned the Central Election Committee over a smear campaign targeting party leader Avigdor Lieberman with anonymous Russian-language text messages.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi sharply attacked Ofer Winter and his Amcha Yisrael Party, claiming they harm the right wing. Amcha Yisrael slammed the remarks as wild incitement.

Shas has launched its election campaign by recycling a successful 2022 video featuring Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and emphasizing traditional Jewish identity.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara reports to the High Court that the government has failed to revoke property tax and public transit subsidies for ultra-Orthodox draft evaders, defying court orders.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a new Likud campaign video featuring Energy Minister Eli Cohen, focusing on economic achievements and tax reductions.

Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party raised over 35 million shekels through guarantees and donations ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections, backed by prominent business leaders.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit Budapest on Tuesday for meetings with Prime Minister Péter Magyar, marking the first high-level Israeli visit since Hungary's recent political transition.

Brigadier General (res.) Ofer Winter campaigned in Mevo Dotan, criticizing military strategies and outlining his security platform for the upcoming Knesset elections.

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning that Israel must remain an independent and sovereign state.

Jonatan Urich, top adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, publicly backs media figure Yinon Magal amid severe backlash over derogatory remarks directed at Gadi Eisenkot.

A fierce political competition for the religious-Zionist public unfolded as Itamar Ben Gvir warned against exclusion from the next government, while Gadi Eisenkot and Matan Kahana pitched the 'servicemen's alliance' in Givat Shmuel.

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf faced a hostile verbal attack in a Tel-Aviv medical center while carrying his newborn baby, sparking widespread public debate and criticism.

The Likud party issued a legal warning to influencer Dana Zarmon over her interview with Gadi Eisenkot, demanding the removal or labeling of political content.

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid and MK Gadi Eisenkot sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new security doctrine, dismissing it as superficial and a political maneuver.

Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef issued a harsh warning against voting for parties supporting Temple Mount ascents, targeting Itamar Ben Gvir and Otzma Yehudit.

Joint List leader Ahmad Tibi announced that his party will support ousting Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and blocking Benjamin Netanyahu from serving as interim prime minister, demanding policy concessions in exchange for a governmental safety net.

Likud strongly criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for claiming the PM's office assured the EU that Otzma Yehudit would be excluded from the next government.

The State Attorney's Office asked the Supreme Court to dismiss Moshe Mor Yosef's petition against his disqualification as CEO candidate for the Matnasim Company, citing inaccurate data and lack of eligibility.

With 10 days until the October 27, 2026 Knesset elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged right-wing voters to mobilize, framing the vote as a crucial choice between his government and the opposition.

Ofer Winter's Amcha Yisrael party launched an online campaign game titled Smashing the Conception, aiming to position him as Israel's next defense minister.

US President Donald Trump endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the upcoming Israeli elections, stating that strong leadership is vital to counter Iran.

Israel launched the "Election Shield" operation to protect digital infrastructure for the upcoming elections, focusing on threat monitoring and countering potential disinformation campaigns.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin dismissed social media rumors that he was expelled from Bloomfield Stadium during an Hapoel Tel Aviv match, clarifying he stayed until the end.

A new study by Omnis reveals that most Israeli political party websites are accessible to AI bots, though Likud's site notably blocks them, raising questions about how artificial intelligence will shape voter decisions ahead of the 2026 Knesst elections.

The Supreme Court ruled that a widow stripped of her inheritance under a no-contest clause is entitled to pursue a good-faith property claim, returning the case for review.

Police Commissioner Danny Levi urged National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to release delayed budgets intended for operational readiness and post-October 7 reforms.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir faces fierce protests in Lehavim from Dr. Maayan Sherman, mother of fallen hostage Ron Sherman, ahead of a planned party event.