Politics

Fourteen bereaved families have filed a criminal complaint against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alleging fraud and breach of trust over a controversial response document submitted to the State Comptroller regarding the October 7 massacre.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch sent a legal warning letter to former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, demanding an apology and 30,000 shekels for defamatory remarks made during a Channel 12 interview.

Israeli businessman and political activist Motti Sender, known for his involvement in sensitive backroom political contacts, has passed away at the age of several decades in public life.

The Amcha Yisrael party, led by Ofer Winter, has launched a campaign targeting Benjamin Netanyahu, Avigdor Lieberman, and Gadi Eisenkot with the slogan "They are afraid."

An in-depth look at Israel's electoral mechanics, exploring how the Bader-Offer method and surplus vote agreements determine Knesset seat allocation.

Naftali Bennett stated at the Sderot conference that Israel must hold the Yellow Line in Gaza until Hamas is defeated, while criticizing Benjamin Netanyahu over Qatar ties.

Minister May Golan is expected to face police questioning by the end of the week following agreements between law enforcement and her defense team over corruption allegations.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed security policies, the Iranian threat, and political opposition figures in a comprehensive interview ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections.

With Israeli elections approaching, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to attend a Beitar match, while Justice Minister Yariv Levin faced hostile heckling at a Hapoel Tel Aviv game.

Likud MK Moshe Saada criticized Israeli hospitals for accepting Palestinian university graduates into clinical training while local reservists face severe shortages of medical residency slots.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir publicly defended Channel 14 presenter Yinon Magal following fierce political backlash over controversial remarks directed at Gadi Eisenkot.

MK Yitzhak Kreuzer from Otzma Yehudit faces police questioning over an alleged altercation with officers, drawing sharp criticism from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir who alleges political bias ahead of the elections.

With ten days until the October 2026 Knesset elections, Israeli media polls show stark contrasts. Meanwhile, Justice Minister Yariv Levin faced protests at a football match.

Tensions within Israel's opposition block rise as Yair Golan warns against post-election defections, while Avigdor Lieberman and Gadi Eisenkot clash over electoral strategies.

Former football coach Shlomo Scharf has joined Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid's BeYachad election campaign, adding high-profile sports visibility to the upcoming Knesset race.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged his followers to unfollow the PUSH Instagram news page, resulting in a loss of 4,000 followers within 48 hours amid an ongoing public dispute over alleged political bias.

With ten days until the elections, new polls show Gadi Eisenkot leading Likud, while Netanyahu and opposition blocs remain deadlocked at around 51 seats each.

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit resumes his testimony in the Netanyahu trial at the Jerusalem District Court, facing defense questioning regarding early investigative procedures.

New immigrants who arrived in Israel over the past four years share their perspectives on voting in the upcoming Knesset elections for the very first time, highlighting themes of democracy, education, security, and integration.

With nine days until Israel's elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing allies battle for mandates while preparing for coalition talks amid shifting polls and internal coalition friction.

Activist Yosef Haddad revealed that Likud offered him a ministerial portfolio to join their list, an offer he rejected to run with Ofer Winter's Amcha Yisrael Party, setting strict coalition conditions on enlistment.

Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot rallied Druze supporters in Isfiya, pledging legislative reforms to address community grievances regarding the Nation-State Law and housing infrastructure.

Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich plans to demand the finance and defense ministry portfolios in any future government led by Benjamin Netanyahu, leveraging budget control to advance his political goals.

The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation suspended military commentator Marco Moreno after he appeared in a Likud election campaign video. He will only appear as an official campaign spokesperson.

The Israeli government is voting on a special budget and institutional framework to prosecute October 7 massacre perpetrators in a dedicated military tribunal in Jerusalem.

A leaked conversation reveals Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas planning post-election coalition scenarios, exposing sharp divisions within the anti-Netanyahu bloc over partnering with his party.

Channel 14 host Yinon Magal referred to Yashar! party leader Gadi Eisenkot as a monkey on air, sparking sharp condemnations from Eisenkot, Yair Lapid, and political allies.

The Israeli government plans to approve a 2.6 billion shekel budget cut across civilian ministries to fund urgent defense needs, drawing criticism over potential impacts on social services and unallocated coalition funds.

The HaBayit forum warned that a proposed government budget cut could slash 140 million shekels from the Tkuma Directorate, endangering the recovery of Gaza envelope communities.

Senior Palestinian Authority officials offered to lobby for the removal of European sanctions against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in exchange for billions in frozen tax funds. Smotrich rejected the proposal.

Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Muwafaq Tarif clarified that his praise for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding actions in Syria does not constitute an election endorsement.

As Israeli elections approach, coalition circles weigh steps regarding veiled women at polling stations while negotiating with Haredi parties to withdraw, amid opposition pushback.

Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter stated in a CNN interview that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to form a broad unity government after the elections and will exclude Itamar Ben Gvir from the security portfolio. Leiter also addressed West Bank violence and called for the fall of the Iranian regime.

Confrontation Line Forum head Moshe Davidovitch urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exempt northern communities from upcoming government budget cuts to protect security and welfare.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Ofer Winter and Gadi Eisenkot during a live broadcast, warning against right-wing vote splitting and promising to lower the cost of living.

Religious Zionism accuses Minister Amichai Eliyahu of orchestrating a smear campaign via false SMS messages against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly rejected former US President Barack Obama's claims regarding Israel's founding and moral standing, stressing deep historical ties.

Tzachi Braverman, former chief of staff to Benjamin Netanyahu, threatens legal action and demands 500,000 shekels over a Yashar! party campaign poster linking him to Qatar.

Yair Netanyahu warned right-wing voters that supporting satellite parties instead of Likud risks a left-wing government led by Gadi Eisenkot, urging strict loyalty to Likud.

Israeli diplomatic missions abroad recorded an 86.7% voter turnout for the upcoming Knesset elections, marking a sharp increase compared to the 2022 vote.