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Likud and Yashar are leading this week in the use of artificial intelligence in election propaganda, but small parties are also discovering the potential of the new tools. At the same time, two videos suspected of using AI have already reached the Central Elections Committee and were removed. "The AI behind the elections" - a new column.

Globes has learned that the Ministry of Finance and the defense establishment have agreed on the establishment of a new monitoring system for the defense budget. The system will allow for full and real-time reflection of the defense bodies' engagements with the Accountant General's division. However, the Budget Commissioner opposes the move, believing it is insufficient.

The Knesset Constitution Committee will discuss an amendment to the law next week. A compromise has been reached, according to which businesses with an annual turnover of up to 9 million shekels will be excluded from the law's scope.

The chairman of the Ben Gurion Airport workers' committee announced he will not contest the Prime Minister's move to expel him from Likud. On Thursday, Benjamin Netanyahu demanded his expulsion following a strike at the airport that he labeled "wild and illegal."

The Likud party announced last night that Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the expulsion of Ben Gurion Airport workers' committee chairman Pinhas Idan from the party. The party constitution and history show that this is not going to be simple.

Against the backdrop of disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the expulsion of the chairman of the Israel Airports Authority workers' committee from the Likud party. The party characterized the strike as "wild and illegal."

The state funds, the tycoons stay out: ahead of the Likud primaries, the law stipulates that MKs can receive funding from the state treasury up to a ceiling of 380 thousand shekels, and limits the ability of candidates to raise private donations. What is the situation for candidates who are not members of Knesset and what will happen to the money if they are not elected?

From deep-sea gas exploration to the reliability of our power grid: we assessed the performance of Energy Minister Eli Cohen. Electricity supply has become more reliable and gas companies have resumed exploration, though renewable energy targets remain unmet. 'Performance Traffic Light' — a special report.

The State of Israel is heading to elections, and the 'Mashrokit' (Whistle) of Globes brings the latest polls from all media outlets. Who is strengthening, who is weakening, and how does it affect the balance of power between the camps? And this time: nothing new? Perhaps that is exactly the novelty.

From road safety to infrastructure investment: we analyzed the performance of Transport Minister Miri Regev. Rising road fatalities and mixed budget execution contrast with the recovery of public transport usage. The 'Performance Traffic Light' — a special project.

The State of Israel is heading to elections, and Globes' "Mashrokit" (Whistle) brings the latest polls from all media outlets. Who is strengthening, who is weakening, and how does it affect the balance of power between the camps? With the mandate picture static, the political arena is looking at one specific move.

Polling institutes often work in parallel with political parties as consultants, creating a potential conflict of interest that remains hidden from the public. Why were regulatory recommendations to increase transparency blocked?

Following his appointment as an external inspector for the Government Companies Authority, CPA Yaakov Ginzburg has launched an anonymous reporting channel. Employees can now report political pressure, partisan appointments, and the misuse of company resources for propaganda.

The 'Poll of Polls' by Globes returns. We analyze the latest data from leading media outlets, examining party trends, the electoral threshold, and the critical impact of undecided voters on the upcoming Knesset elections.

Millions of Israelis are preparing for elections, relying on pollsters' forecasts. However, due to differences in sampling methods and data collection, results across various media channels can differ significantly.

During Itamar Ben Gvir's tenure as Minister of National Security, illegal house demolitions in the Negev have indeed increased. However, the data presented by the minister to compare with the previous government is misleading. Globes' Whistle.

Against the backdrop of the vandalism at the News 12 studios, Keshet 12 has petitioned the Supreme Court against Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi's broadcasting law. The petition alleges that the legislation is discriminatory and designed to weaken government-critical media while favoring loyal outlets.

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.

In election polls, it is assumed that the 20 mandates that are still undecided will be divided exactly like the rest of the public, but experts estimate that the assumption is far from accurate. How do small parties influence, how might floating votes in the periphery cause a turnaround, and the interesting change in the Religious Zionism sector — behind the polls, 2026 elections.

Israel is heading to elections, and Globes' poll of polls brings the latest data from all media outlets. Who is strengthening, who is weakening, and how does it affect the balance of power between the camps? This time: Eisenkot takes the lead at the expense of Likud, but forming a government is still not within reach.