Israel Hayom

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...

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."

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.

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...

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 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 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."

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"

Netanyahu returned to yesterday's call and announced that he would invite both party leaders to meet with him on Sunday: "We must unite." Ben Gvir responded quickly with a firm statement: "The parties will not run together, this is a final decision." In Otzma Yehudit, they claim they learned about the invitation through the social network.

Senior officials from Gadi Eisenkot's circle met with representatives of Benny Gantz to discuss high-level government roles, including head of the National Security Council. Gantz has reportedly declined the offers, and both sides have officially denied that the meeting took place.

At a meeting between the Prime Minister and the chairman of Otzma Yehudit, Netanyahu demanded a merger with Smotrich, but Ben Gvir presented in-depth polls showing that the move would harm his electoral potential. Ben Gvir suggested including the chairman of Religious Zionism on the Likud list, but Netanyahu opposed it, arguing that the move could also harm his own party.

MK Cassif in an interview with Radio Haifa: "If toppling Netanyahu depends on us - we will recommend an alternative we can live with."

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee contacted the National Security Advisor following inquiries regarding party leaders who are not Knesset members and are allegedly under threat. Solberg called for a clarification of security criteria for election candidates during the campaign period.

Prime Minister: "Every time we ran united, we won; when we ran divided, we lost." Netanyahu recalled the 1992 scenario, where three right-wing parties failed to pass the electoral threshold: "We got the Oslo disaster." Ben Gvir in response: "You want Otzma Yehudit to be small so you can go for unity with Eisenkot."

The Movement for Quality Government filed an urgent request for an order nisi and to schedule a hearing on the petition. According to the movement, the state announced at the beginning of the month that the Prime Minister intends to appoint an Interior Minister during the election period, but the appointment has not yet been made. Now the state is requesting an additional 30-day extension without...

The Ministry of Interior contacted the Bnei Brak Municipality and issued an ultimatum to achieve a balanced budget by the end of the year, while threatening to take measures. The municipal management rejected the claims, stating that the letter was not coordinated and that the year would end with a full financial balance.

The CEO of the Peace Council shed light on behind-the-scenes contacts to promote the Trump plan. According to him, an agreement was reached with the Prime Minister on the process of handing over weapons and establishing monitoring mechanisms. Alongside criticism of Israel, he clarified that Hamas is required to hand over all types of weapons: "without any gray area."

Mapping the primary results reveals the gaps between polling stations. Where did the power of organized groups stand out, where did the "free votes" strengthen - and how did they vote in Druze, Haredi, and Judea and Samaria settlements?

Bettors on Polymarket determine: the chairman of the "Amha Yisrael" party, Ofer Winter, overtakes the chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, Avigdor Lieberman, in the race for prime minister.

The chairman of the "Yashar!" party opposed construction in the E1 area between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim. The chairman of the "Amcha Yisrael" party replied: "If we had considered the world, the State of Israel would not have been established."

The Haifa Magistrate's Court has ruled against the private sale of a yellow star worn by a Jew in Romania during the Holocaust. The judge determined that the item holds profound historical significance and may only be sold to Israeli museums under judicial supervision.

Ahead of the school year starting September 1, the Minister of Education stated that the system is ready to open as planned and there are no concerns regarding teachers' unions. During the Knesset committee meeting, school principals protested against the minister's lack of response to their concerns and were subsequently removed from the session.

After the minister demanded an apology, the removal of the publication, and compensation of 100,000 shekels within 72 hours, the chairman of the Yeshar! party rejected his claims of defamation. The party attacked: "All the warning letters and performances in the world will not hide your failure as a minister."

The school schedules for students in Israel differ significantly between secular, religious, ultra-Orthodox, and Arab frameworks in both scope and content. As each sector operates according to its own narrative, this year's election day becomes more significant than ever for the future of the education system.

Former Netanyahu advisor Eli Feldstein dismissed a Channel 13 poll showing the Likud party at 19 seats and the new party led by Ofer Winter failing to cross the electoral threshold.

The Prime Minister arrived at Cafe Staff where he met with young men and women in their 20s and 30s: "They asked tough questions." However, at least two of them work with Likud MKs. This is the same cafe from the barista video.

The chairman of the Amha Yisrael party responds to the former IDF Chief of Staff's statement that he is unfit to serve as Defense Minister due to a lack of General Staff experience. Winter attacked Eisenkot's containment policy and the senior appointments he led, including Herzi Halevi and Aharon Haliva, and promised to promote security concepts of rapid victory.

It has come to the attention of 'Hayom' that behind the scenes, Ayelet Shaked, former Minister of Justice and Interior, is working on mediation and connection between the parties. Also: what did Erdan say about a connection with Blue and White just three months ago?

The head of the Ethiopian immigrants' headquarters in the "Behad" party, former MK Alali Adamu, threatens to quit after being informed that the headquarters will not receive realistic representation on the list. In the background: fears of a significant decrease in the representation of the Ethiopian community in the next Knesset.

A panel chaired by Justice Yitzhak Amit determined that the lack of a permanent CEO for nearly four years is a "sevenfold more severe" failure at this time. The state was required to submit an update notice by November 30. Movement for Quality Government: "The foot-dragging must end."

The renewed identification of the Ra'am chairman as a Palestinian has sparked anger in the 'Change Bloc', where he is accused of damaging the chances of forming a government. In the background lies the fear of the strengthening of the Joint List and the expected addition of Yoav Segalovitz to the list. Abbas is trying to balance between the voices of the sector and joining the coalition.

The chairman of the Yashar! party announced during a tour of the south the establishment of a team that will deal with the rehabilitation and development of the Gaza Envelope and the Western Negev. On the team: Head of the Ramat HaNegev Regional Council Eran Doron, Tair Ifargan, Oshrat Gani Gonen, and representatives of the Gaza Envelope communities. "The rehabilitation of the south begins first...

The political system is outraged by the words of the Ra'am chairman, who wrote in a post that "the Jewishness of the state was forced upon him and he does not deny the Nakba". The chairman of the Religious Zionism party: "A wolf in sheep's clothing". Ofer Winter: "He can go to any Arab country he wants".

The Ra'am chairman addresses three issues that are causing a storm around him – the Jewish nature of the state, civil service, and the Nakba – and claims: "Our supreme interest lies in replacing this racist government, even if it means suffering difficulties and personal sacrifice."

The MK addressed the destruction of the terrorists' monument and said that "the amazing thing is that the condemnations were only in Israel": "The condemnation by Gideon Sa'ar and the IDF Spokesperson – they caused damage, they are being quoted everywhere."

Hili Tropper's party is not yet passing the electoral threshold in polls, but he believes there is still time for change. He does not rule out last-minute mergers and urges Ofer Winter to clarify his political stance.

The Prime Minister's son responded repeatedly on the X network to candidates of the "Amha Yisrael" party and warned that running independently without merging with Bezalel Smotrich would split the right-wing vote: "Mathematically there cannot be any other result - you will crown a government of Eisenkot, Yair Golan and Mansour Abbas."

Ronen Manelis, former IDF Spokesperson and current campaign manager for Eisenkot, congratulated Ofer Winter on his launch event. Feldstein, a close associate of Winter who denies being his political advisor, wrote in response: "This time there will be no one to stop his promotion."