Politics

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has mandated the formulation of a unified core curriculum by the 2026/27 school year. Failure to comply will result in Haredi education networks being required to adopt the standard religious education curriculum.

A Channel 14 poll published this Sunday indicates that for the majority of Israelis, the victory of a political bloc is more important than a party's platform or its candidates.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has ordered the National Authority for Measurement and Evaluation in Education (RAMA) to publish the results of the 'Tnufa' science exams, overriding a ban by Education Minister Yoav Kisch. Only 3% of students reached the required level.

The recount in Be'er Ya'akov officially determined: the Minister of Innovation has been pushed to an unrealistic spot, and her 25th place will be taken by MK Eti Atiya, who is close to Minister Haim Katz, who responded: "I am undergoing a series of lies and slander by Mrs. Gamliel." The minister claimed irregularities and filed a complaint with the police; her husband was filmed shouting: "They...

Chairman of the Noam party, MK Avi Maoz, addressed the punishment imposed on Givati fighters who, according to his party's statement, refused to board a Namer APC together with a female paramedic. Maoz attacked the conduct of the army and the government, claiming it harms soldiers who seek to uphold their faith.

Naftali Bennett supports a pardon and the end of the Netanyahu trial, but conditions it on his complete retirement from political life: "He is not a young man, I do not want to see him in an orange jumpsuit."

The new election video published by the Prime Minister compares the social boycott experienced by children to what he defines as a political boycott against the Likud. The controversial campaign video was met with sharp criticism and accusations of manipulation on social media.

Advocate Hovav Damri, husband of the minister who fears for her realistic spot, testified before the party's election committee. However, it turns out that even before the hearing, it was decided to recount the votes at the polling station in Be'er Ya'akov.

The move to reduce the excise tax could cost the state treasury hundreds of millions of shekels. The Ministry of Finance is awaiting the Attorney General's decision on the feasibility of the move or whether it will be disqualified on the grounds of 'election economics'.

Contrary to the position of the Knesset's legal advisor, the coalition avoided holding the repeat procedure, but the opposition did not push for it either. It is possible that the petitioners hope to enter the government in the upcoming elections and promote their own candidates. The Chairman of the Israel Bar Association did reach out, but in the absence of an active comptroller, his request...

MK Yulia Malinovsky (Yisrael Beiteinu) is demanding that the Attorney General launch an investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and businessman Shlomi Fogel over suspicions of business dealings with the terrorist organization Hamas.

After calling on Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to unite with Smotrich ahead of the upcoming elections due to fears of losing votes in the right-wing bloc, the Prime Minister will be a guest tonight on the TV show "The Patriots" on Channel 14.

The chairman of the Yashar! party announced the addition of Tal Ohana-Hachmon, former head of the Yeruham council and project manager for the rehabilitation of northern communities, and Col. (res.) Nir Hachabi, a member of Kibbutz Kissufim who lost his son Yonatan on October 7, to the party's list. According to Eisenkot, the two have "rich experience and a deep commitment to the rehabilitation and...

The Yashar! party, led by Gadi Eizenkot, announced today (Sunday) the addition of two new names to its ranks: Tal Ohana-Hakmon, former head of the Yeruham local council, and Colonel (res.) Nir Hajbi, a member of Kibbutz Kissufim and former community manager at the kibbutz.

With ten days left until the finalization of the 2026 election lists, political parties are navigating critical decisions regarding mergers, reserved spots, and candidacy. Key uncertainties include Netanyahu's strategy, the future of Ra'am, Gantz's next move, and the potential for last-minute political 'stars'.

Stormy meetings and numerous appeals are shaking the ruling party these days, as the election committee is required to decide on a series of typo corrections and suspicions of unusual gaps in the central polling stations. Senior figures at the top of the Likud are waiting anxiously for the expected decisions that will change the candidates' positions on the list for the Knesset and determine their...

Internet Association survey ahead of the 2026 elections: 69% of the public fear increased online violence, and over half encounter impersonation accounts. Alongside exposure to abusive use of AI, the association publishes a guide for dealing with false information and emphasizes: AI tools can assist in comparing positions, but are no substitute for judgment.

The Economic Party puts an end to rumors about political alliances, clarifying that as of now, no real negotiations are taking place with any party. Sources in Zlitcha's circle accuse: "Capital-government figures put a gun on the table and forbade them from joining us in exchange for jobs."

A new survey by the Israel Internet Association reveals a dramatic and dangerous change in the voting habits of Israelis, alongside heavy concern by almost 70% of the public regarding an outbreak of severe violence on social networks.

At a Supreme Court hearing, Shin Bet head David Zini demanded the disclosure of the names of petitioners opposing his appointment. Supreme Court President Isaac Amit urged the service head to reconsider his stance.

The 'Democrats' candidate Yaya Fink revealed that while the chairman of the security committee, Ronen Cohen, was denying pressure from the Netanyahu family in the studio, an incoming call from "the lady's office" appeared on his phone screen.

Media personality Netali Shem Tov has officially announced her move to the "Amcha Yisrael" list led by Ofer Winter. She stated that she is committed to the party's vision for strengthening the North and national security.

Ofer Winter's entry into the arena shuffled the deck, and polls left the Religious Zionism party out of the Knesset. Netanyahu invited Smotrich and Ben Gvir to a meeting, but the latter refused to attend. Possible mergers are expected to be finalized at the last minute.

Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef launched a harsh attack against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. The criticism follows the Attorney General's demand to postpone state memorial events for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef due to election concerns.

As negotiations progress, Moshe Feiglin is on his way to the second spot on a joint list with the Religious Zionism party. At the same time, Otzma Yehudit flatly rejects a merger, and Itamar Ben Gvir attacks the Prime Minister: "I should remind you, I am not Benny Gantz." Yair Netanyahu and Almog Cohen fired back: "You were about to bring down the government yourself."

Jafar Farah, number 2 in Hadash who was placed fourth on the Joint List, will not be ousted for now - despite the storm surrounding allegations that he sexually harassed women about 20 years ago. Farah denies the claims, and the party will continue to "monitor developments." In the background: criticism regarding the poor representation of women in the Joint List.

Lapid and Lieberman agreed to focus on responsibility for the October 7 massacre, the cost of living, the loss of governance, and Israel's international standing. The meeting took place with Bennett's knowledge, and in the background, coordination between him and Lieberman is strengthening ahead of the day after the elections. One possibility: a joint move that would require Eisenkot to waive the...

Incumbent and new parties are expected to receive about 210 million shekels as advances ahead of the elections. Likud leads with about 46.8 million, alongside tens of millions flowing to the various factions - including those wavering in the polls.

Israel operates polling stations in more than 100 missions around the world, but citizens are not allowed to use them - and ahead of the elections they take vacation days, pay, and board a plane just to vote. So why can a state envoy vote abroad but a student or an employee on relocation cannot? How does it work in other countries? And in an era when hundreds of thousands of Israelis live...

Following reports of contacts between Smotrich and Feiglin, the Minister of National Security attacked this evening, claiming that the public call for unity with him was intended to exert pressure in negotiations. This comes after he rejected the proposal for a joint run with the Religious Zionism party over the weekend.

The chairman of the Blue and White party stated on Channel 12 that he received offers for various positions outside the government and the Knesset. The former Defense Minister expressed his indignation at the attempts to persuade him to leave the political arena.

According to the latest polls, both the National Unity party led by Benny Gantz and the Religious Zionism party led by Bezalel Smotrich are not passing the electoral threshold, but they will receive election funding advances in the millions of shekels.

The Prime Minister condemned the violent clashes that took place over the weekend in Palestinian villages and promised to bring those involved to justice. The opposition was not satisfied with this and harshly attacked the conduct of the government and security forces. Knesset members Raitten and Ben Ari called those involved "terrorists". President Isaac Herzog: "I strongly condemn the acts of...

Sharon Nir informed party chairman Avigdor Lieberman that she will not run in the elections for the 26th Knesset. "Over the past four years, it has been my privilege to work for the citizens of Israel during a period of intense war," she stated.

Parallel to talks with Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz, the chairman of the "Ha-Achdut" party, Gilad Ardan, revealed that a joint run with Prof. Yaron Zelekha is on the table to fight the cost of living crisis. "We will accelerate the talks in the coming days."

The Yachad party chairman addressed several issues at an event in Rishon LeZion, presenting a firm stance on Haredi conscription: "Zero exemptions." Bennett also called on Israel and the US to work to accelerate the fall of the Iranian regime and completely ruled out a Palestinian state in any configuration.

The Likud MK backed the Otzma Yehudit chairman's refusal to unite with Smotrich and called on the Religious Zionism chairman to join Winter or Feiglin. The Prime Minister's son responded sharply: "He is playing Russian roulette with the fate of the country."

Representatives of the "Religious Zionism" and "Zehut" parties held talks over the past week in an attempt to reach an agreement on running together. As part of the emerging agreement, Feiglin would receive a high spot on the list. The move began to take shape even before Benjamin Netanyahu's pressure on Smotrich.

Following his announcement to join Ofer Winter's party and his bid for the public diplomacy portfolio, it has emerged that the criminal case against the activist regarding a road-rage shooting may reach the desk of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

After refusing Netanyahu's call to unite with Smotrich, the ruling party published a sharp statement: "He wants a government that will establish a Palestinian state and close Channel 14"