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Do registered members in Likud, Religious Zionism, and The Democrats really choose their public representatives, or do hidden interests dictate everything? • How primary wars look behind the scenes • Podcast "Al Ze"

MKs appealed to the Ministry of Education and the Finance Committee's legal advisor, demanding a freeze on budgets for "ptur" institutions. They argue that these schools continue regular studies in July while claiming funds intended for summer activities.

Reports indicate that the website offered the Ministry of National Security, led by Itamar Ben Gvir, to conduct an advertising campaign promoting the standby squads project, a central focus of the minister's election campaign.

The results of the primaries in the Religious Zionism party have made it clear to most players on the right that there is a need for another party that can absorb voters who define themselves as national-religious and less national-Haredi; Winter aspires to establish an all-Israeli party.

Minister Ze'ev Elkin has decided to run in the Likud national list. After New Hope chairman Gideon Sa'ar took the party's reservation, Elkin chose to waive both the second reservation and the immigrant slot, opting to compete against incumbent MKs and ministers.

The Attorney General and her staff are actively working to obstruct the creation of the new DIU. c14 has learned that officials are pressuring potential search committee candidates to decline their appointments.

Minister Gila Gamliel published a video on Monday supporting reserve soldiers, in which she criticized protest organizations for misappropriating the term "Brothers in Arms." Gamliel asserted that true brotherhood is defined by an uncompromising commitment to the people of Israel and unconditional service to the state.

In an interview at the National Security Conference of ynet and INSS, the Ra'am chairman argued that two factors prevent Arabs from realizing their citizenship: "One of the factors is the fear of inviting us to the coalition, the second factor is Arab political forces that only ask that the state solve the problem of crime and violence."

The chairman of The Democrats, Yair Golan, stated that if his party wins 15 mandates, he expects to serve as Minister of Defense. He also identified Gadi Eisenkot as the "natural candidate" for Prime Minister of the anti-Netanyahu bloc and criticized the performance of Shin Bet head David Zini.

MK Uri Maklev has sharply criticized the religious-Zionist sector. He stated that the attempt to combine Torah study with military service is causing significant damage to the Torah world.

The law to cancel the arrest of Haredi draft dodgers has become an ideological and political burden. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trapped between the need to maintain his coalition and the public demand for equality.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, speaking at the ynet and INSS conference, dismissed criticism of settlers as an "antisemitic campaign." He also warned against ingratitude toward President Donald Trump and criticized the opposition, predicting the formation of a "Season government" if they return to power.

The Admor of Gur, once a key supporter of Benjamin Netanyahu, has become one of his fiercest opponents, leading a campaign to topple the government over the draft law and personal political grievances.

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz refused to commit to withdrawing from the race if his party fails to pass the electoral threshold. He attacked Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him the "father of division and failure," and confirmed meetings with potential political partners.

The Yeshar! party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, announced that 25-year-old marketing professional and social activist Eliana Zaks will head the party's youth headquarters. Zaks, a former high-tech business development manager from Be'er Sheva, is shifting her focus to public service following a personal tragedy.

Midan Bar, who served as chairman of the Pilots Association for seven years, announced on Monday that he is joining the Yisrael Beiteinu party led by Avigdor Lieberman. Bar, an El Al captain and reserve lieutenant colonel, will conclude his role at the association shortly.

While the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with the US President at a particularly sensitive time, cabinet member Eli Cohen has sparked frustration in Washington. The reason: his support for a petition regarding a suspect accused of abusing a Palestinian.

Central Elections Committee Chairman, Judge Noam Sohlberg, responded Monday to criticism regarding committee appointments, expressing his trust in the staff. MK Boaz Bismuth retorted that his concerns are documented and substantiated.

The Knesset Finance Committee will vote on Wednesday to transfer hundreds of millions of shekels in coalition funds. A significant portion of the budget is allocated to the Ministry of Settlements and other government departments.

First publication: Former Minister of Communications Ayoub Kara decided on Monday to run in the Likud party primaries, after having frozen his political activity in recent years, as first learned by C14.

NBA star Kyle Kuzma criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he declared his intention to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu. This sparked a broad debate about politics, social media, and the role of athletes in public discourse.

The judges upheld the Attorney General's position, ruling that the Palestinian Authority cannot present evidence to contradict disability determinations made by the National Insurance Institute or the courts. This decision rejects the Palestinian Authority's appeals regarding punitive damages claims filed by terror victims and their families.

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman stated at a security conference that failure to pass a universal conscription law would force a 16% income tax hike. He also criticized Netanyahu for blocking past operations against Hamas and advocated for an independent missile corps.

The Minister of National Security defined Iran as a "Nazi regime" at the National Security Conference of "Yedioth Ahronoth" and INSS, and claimed that the US President is naive in his desire to reach an agreement.

Following the assembly of a list identified heavily with the settlement movement, it has been learned that the Religious Zionism party chairman is targeting the mayor of Sderot as a figure to expand the voter base. Bezalel Smotrich intends to act in every possible way to bring Davidi into national politics, even at the cost of adjusting the list.

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot warned of a loss of control in Judea and Samaria and criticized the government. He stated he would not join a coalition with parties that reject the values of a Jewish and democratic state.

A Channel 14 commentator claimed on air that "Yashar!" party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is a man who "does not know books." Brig. Gen. (res.) Guy Hazoot, head of the Ground Forces' Operational Learning Division, refuted the claim, stating: "One can argue about political worldviews, but hitting below the belt and lying is unacceptable."

A rare video clip from the new documentary "The Lindsey Game" reveals closed-door conversations between Senator Lindsey Graham and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding potential US involvement in Lebanon.

Dimona Mayor Benny Biton, in an interview on 103FM, expressed support for canceling the Likud primaries and called for allowing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to determine the party list via a temporary order. According to him, "this is not the time to bicker" while Israel faces political and security challenges.

The Constitution Committee is expected to discuss an amendment to the Class Action Law during the Knesset recess, following agreements between the coalition and the opposition. The amendment aims to curb the abuse of class actions, particularly against small businesses.

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir claimed that Shin Bet chief David Zini praised his reforms in the prison system. According to the minister, his hardline policy has dismantled the concept that "it pays to be a terrorist."

The party estimates that even if the central committee members approve Netanyahu's request for eight reserved spots this morning, the chances of the primaries actually taking place are low. Within Likud, it is claimed that this is a false presentation and that the driving force behind the push for a nominating committee is Minister Haim Katz.

The Likud Central Committee is set to vote on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to expand reserved spots on the party list. The move to include MK Michel Buskila carries significant political and financial implications.

After weeks of rumors, Dror Kapach has confirmed he will run in the Likud primaries for the party's national list. In a sharp statement, he attacked incumbent Knesset members and promised to reshape the party from within.

In the last two weeks, the chairman of "Beyachad", Naftali Bennett, has been appearing in almost every public appearance and interview without the suit and button-down shirt that characterized him for months. According to the faction's headquarters, the branding move is intended to appeal to a younger and more energetic audience, to differentiate him from the other older candidates — and to...

MK Mansour Abbas's party will hold internal elections next month. The list will maintain a geographical balance between the Galilee, the Triangle, and the Negev. Abbas confirmed that Ra'am will not join a list with Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad.

The new head of the Second Authority Council announced on "The Patriots" that she has returned her appointment to the Minister of Communications. "There is a limit to how much one can remain silent in the face of an absurd situation," she stated.

Political gridlock in the Knesset has stalled a bill exempting agrivoltaic projects from betterment levies, threatening the economic viability of the solar energy sector.

Yossi Kucik, a prominent leftist figure and former Director General of the Prime Minister's Office under Ehud Barak, was seen meeting with Gadi Eisenkot, sparking questions about the latter's political associations.

The "Tzibur Haredi" faction is expanding its campaign for political representation, now demanding that the Shas party include Rabbi Eliyahu Khalifa in its Knesset list.