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The minister traveled to Morocco with the ministry's director-general, describing the trip as a private vacation. The Movement for Quality Government has filed a Freedom of Information request to determine whether public funds were utilized.

Israel's political landscape is stuck in a cycle reminiscent of 2019 rather than 1992. Research shows that repeat elections are becoming a way for politicians to avoid breaking campaign promises. If we believe the statements of party leaders, repeat elections are becoming a very real prospect.

In an extensive interview, Gilad Erdan refuses to commit to a political side. Despite not passing the electoral threshold in polls, he declares: "We will not join a narrow government." He explains why he does not trust Eisenkot and Bennett, and marks the key point: "The test of the third block - will we succeed in uniting."

Poll "Today": Likud loses one mandate, Eisenkot gains one, but the change bloc holds only 56 mandates from Zionist parties. "Third bloc" parties fail to clear the threshold, while Ofer Winter's impact remains limited.

Representatives of the new faction arrived at the home of the Karlin Rebbe with the goal of gaining support ahead of the election campaign. The Rebbe clarified that he does not intend to officially support them, but sources in the Hasidic community noted that he did not dismiss them outright. The assessment is that Karlin voters may now shift their votes to the new party.

The "Choosing Israel" association filed a petition against a campaign video by the Finance Minister featuring children. Judge Noam Solberg ordered the party to remove the content.

A little over two months before the elections, Gali Baharav-Miara sent a 59-page document to the Prime Minister and cabinet ministers outlining all restrictions applicable to them ahead of election day.

The chairman of the "Achdut" party and former senior Likud member explains in an interview with "HaYom" why he left the party after 30 years to take a major political risk. He stated: "We will demand a service law for everyone, including Arabs and Haredim. We will not be in anyone's pocket, even if the price is new elections."

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri visited the home of Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef. According to sources, the two reached a closed agreement under which the next government will pass a conscription exemption law, and the Rabbi will become a full partner in the movement's political decision-making.

The day after his achievement in the Likud primaries, Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli was a guest on the "Game of Chairs" podcast and spoke about the fight against antisemitism and the goals for the next government. Loss of governance in the Negev? "We are changing the face of reality." A possible connection with Eizenkot? "I don't rule it out," and the confrontations with Goldknopf: "I...

In the video, Naftali Bennett mentions that soldiers have been fighting for months while Haredim evade service, accompanied by footage of troops. The Likud party claimed this constitutes the illegal use of IDF assets in election propaganda.

The Ministry of Interior has granted an official settlement code to Karmi Oz (formerly Givat Harel) and Salhav, where a city is planned on an area of about 4,500 dunams. This move completes the legalization process and allows the communities to receive direct state services.

A new survey points to an erosion of trust in political leadership: 64% believe their trust in public figures is lower than before, and 61% believe the younger generation finds it difficult to trust office holders.

MK Tali Gottlieb, who ranked 20th in the primaries, opposes the Prime Minister's intention to reserve a spot for Minister Avi Dichter, who was pushed to an unrealistic position. "Start by giving opportunities to female MKs — don't play into the hands of the left with a campaign of excluding women in Likud."

Opposition leader Yair Lapid presented his party's foreign policy goals, emphasizing the need to strengthen the alliance with the USA, restore ties with Europe, and pursue regional peace agreements.

The chairman of the Democrats and the list members are launching the "Fighters for democracy against the destroyers of democracy" campaign. After four years of struggle on the streets, in reserve duty, and at the Hostages Square, the party seeks to transfer this power to the ballot box and the government. The message: replacing Benjamin Netanyahu is not enough.

In the elected list, there are only two religious candidates in realistic spots, and no representative for security figures. Russian-speaking community representative Ze'ev Elkin is out. Only two women reached a realistic spot. The Prime Minister hopes to bridge the gap with reserved spots.

The Noam Le-Israel party sent a warning letter to Shas demanding they stop using a campaign that it claims was copied from them. The party argues that the use of the campaign could mislead voters and generate illicit benefits.

The political system is reacting to the party's emerging list after the counting of most votes. Yair Golan described it as a "list of convicted criminals", while Merav Ben-Ari noted that those suspected of criminal offenses are losing their standing.

An examination of the Supreme Court's power, the continuation of moves regarding the role of the Attorney General, the issue of the composition of the Judicial Selection Committee, and the importance of establishing a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre. The Ministry of Justice portfolio, considered particularly desirable, will take on a different meaning after the elections.

The battle for realistic spots in the Likud turned the primary day into a struggle arena full of pressure, recommended lists, and personal campaigns. From Binyanei HaUma in Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, candidates and their people fought for every vote on the way to the next Knesset.

Hours before the polls closed in the Likud primaries, Miri Regev claimed that the El Al workers' union was calling on voters not to cast their ballots for her. The minister appealed to her supporters: "Go out and vote - I need every single one of you."

The chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu has ruled out the possibility of establishing a government relying on fewer than 61 Knesset members. In an interview with Galei Tzahal, he clarified that his party would not participate in any coalition lacking a full parliamentary majority.

Oren Smadja, a new candidate for the Unity Party, argues that a state commission of inquiry should not be appointed by the judiciary. He calls for an independent investigation into the events of October 7, though he remained vague regarding his specific legislative agenda if elected.

Almost 150,000 Likud members will vote this morning at dozens of polling stations across the country and determine the face of the party's list for the Knesset. Following the reserved spots by Benjamin Netanyahu, about 40 ministers and MKs will compete for only about 15 realistic spots on a day that will be decided between the power of the vote contractors and the free voters. All the details...

The primaries of Israel's largest party are underway. Yesterday, "recommended lists" from branch heads were distributed ahead of the vote. The Prime Minister is acting to prevent a scenario of defections in case he cannot form a government. Who is making deals, and who might find themselves out?

The chairman of the El Al workers' union has distributed a list of candidates recommended for support in the Likud central committee elections, notably excluding Transportation Minister Miri Regev. The move follows a fierce struggle by Israeli airline employees against plans to establish a Wizz Air base in Israel.

Sources in the ruling party condemned the statement by the 8 foreign ministers of Muslim countries, who accused Israel of sabotaging Donald Trump's plan in the Gaza Strip. "They want to topple Netanyahu so that Eisenkot and Yair Golan will give them everything they want - it will not happen."

With a detailed list of recommended candidates, support videos, and inquiries from ministers and MKs looking for a safety net, the chairman of Otzma Yehudit is not content with managing his own party, but is effectively running the ruling party's primaries. Facing Netanyahu's pressure to increase reserved spots and the close connection with the radical stream, the question arises: is Likud losing...

Reserve Colonel Hezi Nechama, one of the founders of the Forum of Commanders and Fighters in the Reserves and one of the authors of the "Generals' Plan" to defeat Hamas, announced his joining the "Unity" party. Nechama emphasized a right-wing security concept, which means abandoning the containment policy and achieving victory on the battlefield.

The former IDF Chief of Staff is shifting gears ahead of the October 27 elections and releasing a unique campaign ad being screened in movie theaters. The video is designed as a blockbuster trailer, presenting Eisenkot as a "Golani guy from Eilat" who has come to replace the government "in style".

We sat Grandma Malka and granddaughter Or in front of the cameras for a conversation about the situation in the country, the difference between the generation of then and the generation of today, and what considerations lead them to decide which ballot to put in the box.

The Central Elections Committee recorded a two-fold increase in the number of candidates compared to the previous elections, but only about 35,000 will be accepted for the position. On Wednesday, registration will open for 14,000 election integrity inspectors.

Likud comptroller Shai Galili, who is running in the Coastal Plain (Mishor HaHof) district, claimed that the Tamra branch was assigned to the district even though its location is in the Haifa and Galilee area. The chairman of the election committee replied that due to the "significant delay," the change cannot be made now, but clarified: "In the future, the necessary change will be made."

The chairman of Otzma Yehudit claimed that four ministers and four sitting MKs approached him ahead of the Likud primaries. According to him, he rejected the requests: "Likud is Likud, Otzma is Otzma." Ben Gvir clarified that he does not intend to turn the Otzma Yehudit list into an alternative path for Likud members.

Ahead of the primaries on Monday, we revisit the movement that attempted to shake the ruling party from within, was labeled a "Trojan horse," and was eventually erased. Likud researcher Gil Samsonov explains where the founders went wrong, whether a similar organization could return, and the critical importance of free voters in the primaries.

Inflation in Iran is skyrocketing, trade with key partners is plummeting, and fuel shortages are worsening. In Washington, plans are underway to further tighten the naval blockade, expand sanctions, and target the financial assets of the IRGC. A senior official in the Iranian Chamber of Commerce warns: "We do not have the capacity to cope with a severe naval blockade for more than three months."

Protest organizations are returning to Habima Square to demand the establishment of a state commission of inquiry, equality in the burden of service, and the protection of election integrity. Organizers warn against the use of public resources for political purposes.

This week, Likud polling stations will open for a high-stakes battle for only 15 realistic spots for incumbent Knesset members. Benjamin Netanyahu is utilizing 'hit lists' and working to curb the influence of Tali Gottlieb, though he may moderate his push for reserved spots due to internal party friction. Meanwhile, in online videos, he highlights political achievements while ignoring the week's...

Ahead of the Likud primaries, Benjamin Netanyahu has refrained from endorsing incumbent ministers or Knesset members. The only exception is Almog Cohen, who recently joined the party. Meanwhile, Transport Minister Miri Regev, lacking an endorsement video, shared an AI-edited photo from four years ago to imply support.