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As first revealed in "Hayom", discrepancies were found in several polling stations between the actual results and the manual protocols. This evening, the party court ruled to reject Minister Gamliel's request to stop the vote count at the polling station in Be'er Ya'akov.

Moshe Gafni was asked if he would recommend that the 'Torah giants' support Gadi Eisenkot and did not rule out the possibility: "I know what I am going to recommend, but I am not allowed to say." Regarding the partnership with Benjamin Netanyahu, he stated: "We reached the conclusion that in this term we cannot do things with them that concern our children and our families."

Gila Gamliel filed a petition to the Likud party court demanding to stop the recount of votes in the Be'er Ya'akov branch, which is being held following irregularities found there. The minister fears that Eti Atiya will overtake her and push her to an unrealistic spot on the Knesset list.

Itamar Ben Gvir sent a pre-lawsuit warning letter to Gadi Eisenkot following remarks made in a podcast, which he claims attribute incitement to killing and racism to him. Eisenkot is required to apologize, remove the publication, and pay 100,000 shekels within 72 hours, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against him.

Naftali Bennett toured frontline communities in the north and presented a move to promote a dedicated law for the rehabilitation and development of the region, similar to the Tkuma Law in the south. According to him, the law will bind government ministries and include implementation mechanisms: "Not just another work plan that remains on paper."

The actions of MK Zvi Sukkot in the village of Madama have received extensive coverage in Europe and the Muslim world. Reports highlight that Israeli soldiers protected the ultra-nationalist parliamentarian as he defaced a monument in the West Bank. The move has drawn criticism within Israel for being carried out without coordination with the army.

Polls predicting only about 15 mandates for the Bennett-Lapid list are causing tension in Yesh Atid, where most of the incumbent MKs are expected to be left out. A post on the party's youth Instagram page, which was later deleted, hinted at which MKs might get realistic spots and which senior members were pushed out.

The chairman of United Torah Judaism toured Rehovot and refused to commit to a partnership with the Prime Minister, stating he does not know which party Netanyahu belongs to. Gafni took a jab at Shas, attacked the Supreme Court regarding the kindergarten teachers' budget, and clarified that he does not trust any actor in the political system.

Following the departure of Yael Ron Ben-Moshe, the Blue and White chairman is left with only three MKs. However, it has now emerged that mayors are working to recruit Pnina Tamano-Shata to the Likud.

Against the backdrop of stagnation in the polls, Yael Ron Ben-Moshe joins the list of those leaving Blue and White. She stated that current unity efforts might be counterproductive. Gantz is left with only three MKs.

Minister of Education Yoav Kisch initiated an expert committee to address the teacher shortage, but a year after the report was submitted, its recommendations remain unimplemented. The report proposed national licensing exams, reduced classroom hours, and a consolidation of teaching colleges.

Parties from all ends of the political spectrum are preparing for a decision ahead of the most dramatic moment on the way to the ballot box. What will Netanyahu decide? Who will join Eisenkot? How many of the incumbent Yesh Atid MKs will be pushed out? How will Winter's entry affect things, and what is expected on the Gantz-Ardan-Tropper front? The full review.

Nir Yuftero, known as "The Angel" for his advocacy for medical cannabis patients, has been appointed by the party's founder to lead the list. The party's demands: full legalization, medical reform, and psychedelic treatment for PTSD sufferers.

Ofer Winter will launch his new party tomorrow at an event attended by hundreds of people at the Shalva Center in Jerusalem. Even before the launch, sources in the coalition are warning of a split in the right-wing bloc, while the party clarifies that the goal is to establish a right-wing government.

13 women heading local authorities in Israel signed a petition by the 5050 initiative demanding the alternating placement of women and men on the lists for the Knesset. The appeal comes ahead of the submission of the lists, against the backdrop of large gaps in female representation between the parties.

Following the announcement of its run for the Knesset, the party launched a campaign across Haredi population centers, focusing on criticism of the Haredi leadership and a call for enlistment and the study of mathematics and English.

Dozens of mayors and council heads from the South and the North have appealed to party leaders with a demand to include in their platforms a commitment to establish an international airport in the South. They are asking to agree first on the regional location, while deferring the decision on the specific site.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a sharp attack against new right-wing political initiatives. He warned voters against supporting small parties, arguing that such fragmentation could lead to the rise of a left-wing government.

Supreme Court justices rejected the petitions regarding the placement of polling stations in nursing homes and assisted living facilities after the Central Elections Committee formulated an alternative outline on its own initiative. However, President Amit sharply criticized the Knesset's refusal to legislate a permanent arrangement for the elderly population who have difficulty moving.

The Deputy President of the Supreme Court and Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, rejected the petition that sought to prevent the Minister of National Security from participating in the event.

The proliferation of new parties raises concerns about "wasted votes" — with the electoral threshold potentially standing at about 171,000 votes this time. Against the backdrop of polls predicting that no bloc has 61 mandates, the need for mergers seems more necessary than ever, yet talks between some political players have not yet matured into agreements.

The chair of the Democrats faction presented at a meeting in Mikhmoret the plan for the government after the elections: "The first law we must repeal is the change to the composition of the Judicial Selection Committee."

An examination conducted by "Hayom" of a number of manual counting forms in the Likud primaries, compared to the data published on the party's website in the official Excel file, reveals, apparently, gaps in a number of polling stations in Jerusalem. The gaps concern both the voting for the list of candidates for the 26th Knesset and the candidates in the Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and Shephelah...

Against the backdrop of stagnant polling, the chairman of Blue and White and the leader of the Unity party have begun exploratory talks. Previously, Gantz held negotiations with Yuli Edelstein, who ultimately chose to join Erdan. Blue and White confirm: "We are talking to those who share the understanding that a broad Zionist government is necessary."

Party chairman Moti Leitner attacked the Haredi leadership: "Haredi society is facing an existential threat." The campaign will focus on issues of enlistment, mathematics and English studies, and employment. The list will include Ashkenazim, Sephardim, and Hasidim.

Against the backdrop of the unusual congestion recorded in recent days at Ben Gurion Airport, the "Yesh Atid" faction has urgently appealed to the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee with a request to ensure the continuity of flights ahead of the elections. "Disruptions in the flight schedule constitute a severe blow to the integrity of the elections and the principle of equality."

A small claims lawsuit was filed against the production company, claiming that the Prime Minister's presence was forced upon the audience. Simultaneously, protests from hostage relatives against the singer and Netanyahu are growing, with the mother of fallen soldier Ron Sherman calling to boycott Ben Zaken, and hostage survivor Agam Goldstein-Almog defining the event as a "spit in the face."

Following the addition of Eliyahu Libman and Shimon Tobul, the party has announced the inclusion of Iska Haimov and Liora Alon, both of whom possess extensive experience in public, educational, and managerial sectors. MK Avi Maoz stated that these additions bring valuable expertise and a proven capacity for leadership to the party's platform.

The "Yashar!" party, led by Gadi Eizenkot, filed a petition against the video published yesterday by Shas, claiming it violates the prohibition on using the IDF in election propaganda and the use of candidate list letters before the 42nd day prior to the elections. The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee determined that the chances of the petition justify issuing a temporary injunction.

Following the stormy public criticism of his remarks at the Ra'am conference in Tayibe regarding the Palestinian issue, the party chairman responded in a radio interview and completely rejected the attacks against him. Abbas accused the political system of systematic racist treatment and claimed that there is a political glass ceiling that cannot be changed regardless of the content of his words.

According to the Yashar! party, the propaganda video titled "A Father's Life" makes illegal use of IDF soldiers and the party's ballot slip. "It is impossible to promote draft evasion at the expense of those who serve, to take pride in those who do not serve, and then use IDF soldiers as a backdrop."

The prominent advocacy activist announced that he is stepping down as CEO of "Together - Arabs for Each Other" after eight years. The timing of his departure comes ahead of the launch of Brigadier General (res.) Ofer Winter's party on Tuesday, which Haddad may join. Lorina Khatib will take his place at the head of the organization.

The Shas party has launched an election campaign presenting a family idyll around the Shabbat table between a yeshiva student and his soldier brother, aiming to appeal to the traditional public. However, a review of the statements by the party's spiritual leadership over the last two years, calling on draft-age youth to tear up draft orders and flush them down the toilet, and forbidding enlistment...

Shas MK Michael Malkieli was targeted by protesters following a weekly lesson by Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef in Jerusalem. The incident stems from his support for the draft law and the recent reconciliation between Rabbi Yosef and Shas chairman Aryeh Deri.

In its first election video, the party presents a family consisting of a soldier and a yeshiva student, in an attempt to appeal to the traditional audience. The presentation of a united front draws criticism due to Shas's central role in promoting the draft exemption, and after it threatened to bring down the government against the backdrop of the crisis.

Following chairman Mansour Abbas, the list will include Walid Taha, Walid al-Huashla, Iman Khatib-Yasin, and Yasser Hujeirat. If negotiations with Seglovich reach a conclusion, he is expected to be placed in the second spot. Eisenkot responded to Abbas: "A Palestinian state will not be established."

After US envoy to Syria Tom Burke claimed that Israel "is still occupying the Golan," Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a sharp response, asserting that Burke’s remarks do not reflect the position of President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Ra'am party chairman Mansour Abbas called for Israeli and American recognition of a Palestinian state during the party's conference.

Agam Goldstein-Almog criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following his attendance at an Eden Ben Zaken concert. She noted that since her release from captivity, the Prime Minister has neither contacted her nor expressed condolences for her loss.

Member of Knesset Meir Porush attacked the cessation of funding for yeshiva students this evening at an economic conference and warned that the sector will leverage its power. He presented data showing that half of the yeshiva students have reduced their purchase of basic food, and declared that "from the perspective of the judicial system, a child whose father studies Torah should go to sleep...

The party chairman opened the election campaign at a closed-to-the-press event in Holon and dodged questions. The event took place hours after he reached an agreement with Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef that the next government would pass an exemption from military service. The move is intended to stop the party's decline in the polls against the backdrop of a crisis of confidence with the Sephardic public.