Politics

Davidei Ben Zion has announced his resignation from Amich Yisrael, contradicting earlier categorical denials and accusations of fake news against Channel 14.

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen and MK Yitzhak Kroizer faced sharp protests at a Jezreel Valley election event, clashing with residents and local leaders over legal disputes, aviation infrastructure, and law enforcement policies.

Over 300 experts urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to freeze Amendment 5 to National Master Plan 35, warning it threatens Negev and Galilee development.

Colombia will inaugurate its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the 10th foreign mission in the city. The move follows improved diplomatic ties, with Israel funding the facility's rental.

Davidi Ben Zion, a senior candidate in Ofer Winter's "Am Yisrael" party, has resigned from the electoral list amid severe political pressure and declining poll numbers.

US President Donald Trump has left open the possibility of intervening in Israel's upcoming Knesset elections, stating he might endorse a candidate just weeks before the vote.

Beit Shemesh Deputy Mayor Moti Leitner has launched a new haredi political party, "Haredi Public," advocating for IDF service, workforce integration, and state responsibility.

Minister of Education Yoav Kisch is moving to appoint three new members to the Council for Higher Education ahead of elections, drawing fierce condemnation from university heads who call it an illegal maneuver.

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman claims senior Likud figures asked for his help to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking at a conference, Lieberman vowed never to sit in a government with Netanyahu and demanded universal military conscription.

The High Court ruled that 100 million shekels frozen for ultra-Orthodox schools will only be released to institutions teaching core curriculum subjects, adopting the Attorney General's framework.

Brothers in Arms issued a legal warning to Likud's election lawyer over a video accusing activists of planning to disrupt upcoming elections, demanding its removal.

Ofer Winter's Amich Yisrael party launched its election campaign on Tuesday, sharply criticizing political and military leaders over security concepts and troop protection policies.

Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party formed a four-party center-left coalition, making Fatima Zahra Mansouri the kingdom's first female prime minister.

The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality clarified that voter turnout in the city for the 25th Knesset elections was actually 72.1%, exceeding the national average, refuting lower media estimates.

MK Tali Gotliv outlined her plans as prospective minister of justice, threatening disciplinary action against officials and the suspension of the attorney general, following Itamar Ben Gvir's coalition demands.

A special conference panel discussed tens of thousands of Israelis abroad returning to vote on October 27, highlighting debates over remote voting, diaspora ties, and their potential political impact.

The legal advisor to Israel's Heritage Ministry criticized the move to declare October 7 emergency shelters as antiquities, warning of potential Supreme Court rejection.

Following the cancellation of the state-funded memorial for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, Shas will finance dozens of nationwide events and a major gathering in Jerusalem.

Likud demands an investigation into Ehud Barak's "Gideonim" organization over alleged plans to disrupt vote counting, sparking political controversy ahead of the upcoming elections in Israel.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir ruled out a surplus vote agreement with Ofer Winter, comparing him to Naftali Bennett and leaving Otzma Yehudit without a surplus partner.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir challenged former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to a debate during a chance encounter at a conference, following Bennett's remarks clarifying his opposition to any future coalition with Benjamin Netanyahu.

As the October 2026 Knesset elections approach, a tense corridor confrontation between Itamar Ben Gvir and Naftali Bennett highlights escalating political rivalries amid ongoing national security and economic challenges.

Minister May Golan concluded a Czech visit, agreeing on a 2027 Prague conference for Holocaust property restitution and expanding educational programs.

A new Lazar Research poll for the 2026 Israeli elections shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! leading with 22 mandates, followed by Likud with 20. Ofer Winter's party failed to clear the threshold.

Reservists' party leader Yoaz Hendel announced that his faction aims to form an exclusively Zionist coalition after the 2026 elections, strictly rejecting alliances with Haredi or Arab anti-Zionist parties and demanding universal conscription.

MK Limor Son Har-Melech demanded urgent clarifications from Health Minister Haim Katz and officials following reports that the Health Ministry concealed child development reform waiting times.

Dr. Maya Lugassi Ben-Hamou highlighted the vital role of higher education, AI adaptation, and the expansion of medical faculties to combat doctor shortages.

Behind Israel's upcoming 2026 Knesset elections lies a massive logistical operation of 1,500 workers across 30 sites, utilizing advanced GPS technology and new management systems.

A new 5050 initiative analysis shows Israel's upcoming elections could yield a 25-year low of 7 women in a right-wing coalition, or a record 24 women under a change-bloc government.

Yair Netanyahu filed a 500,000-shekel defamation lawsuit against activist Ami Dror over false claims of assaulting his prime minister father and fleeing Israel.

The Tel Aviv District Planning and Building Committee has approved the construction of a permanent 15-story UAE embassy complex in Herzliya Pituach, six years after the normalization of ties.

Former Labor Ministry Director-General Tair Ifargan revealed she was pushed out due to her gender, ending her public service career and highlighting ongoing discrimination.

The Likud party has enlisted ulpanah students as telemarketers to target voters in Israel's periphery, urging them to vote for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to protect Jewish identity.

Acting Central Elections Committee Director-General Dina Livne refuted claims of concrete security threats delaying the vote, stressing that elections will proceed as scheduled.

Channel 14 poll shows Israel's right-wing bloc dropping to 61 seats ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections, while Netanyahu leads in suitability for prime minister.

With 15 days until the elections, Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party launched a campaign to become the largest faction, drawing disappointment and criticism from allies in the change bloc.

A Channel 14 poll shows 44% of respondents support Ofer Winter joining the right-wing bloc despite his harsh remark against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while 34% oppose it.

A Channel 14 poll shows 95% of Israelis have already decided their vote for the upcoming Knesset elections. Likud leads with 29 mandates, while the right-wing bloc holds a razor-thin majority of 61 seats.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aide Jonatan Urich used ChatGPT in September 2024 to find ways to improve Qatar's image, sparking harsh opposition backlash.

Ultra-Orthodox leaders escalate election rhetoric as Shas chief Aryeh Deri admits to a strategy of buying time on the draft law, drawing sharp criticism from Naftali Bennett and Yisrael Beytenu.