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In a warning letter sent to the former Prime Minister, it is claimed that a video in which he holds a baby violates election law and raises concerns of child abuse. Bennett is required to remove the content by Sunday; otherwise, a petition will be filed with the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee.

The Minister of Finance spoke with members of the Bnei Akiva movement and addressed the issue of conscription. Criticizing the position of the Haredi parties, he clarified that the Torah does not serve as a refuge from bearing national and military responsibility.

Days before the Likud primaries, MK David Bitan stated that he would have refused a reserved spot if offered. He addressed the issue of Haredi conscription, emphasizing their importance to the right-wing bloc, and commented on his relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu.

The prominent British presenter reacted sharply to Netanyahu's remark, which echoed a statement by the US Vice President from 2024. He said: "Someone said that the first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons will be the Islamic Republic of Britain."

In January 2025, after Otzma Yehudit left the government, Itamar Ben Gvir was offered to join a constructive vote of no confidence to oust the Prime Minister, with the promise of "any portfolio you want." The Minister of National Security refused, called Benjamin Netanyahu, and reported the plot.

Dr. Yoav Heller presented the demands of the party in the spirit of the "Fourth Quarter" for full partnership in determining the electoral list. Negotiations with Gilad Erdan have encountered significant difficulties regarding influence over candidate selection. Heller emphasized the necessity of integrating civil society leaders into the political arena.

The Prime Minister was a guest on the podcast "Melech Be-Laitzer Chaim" (King of Life Production) hosted by Avi Hirsh, the father of Reef, who fell in Gaza. Hirsh is waging a campaign to bring a child into the world using his son's sperm to fulfill his will. Netanyahu shared that if he could, he would have brought a child from the sperm of his brother, the hero of Operation Entebbe: "Yes, I would...

MK Alon Schuster of the National Unity party published a post challenging the strategy of his party chairman, Benny Gantz. While Gantz insists solely on establishing a "broad Zionist government," Schuster proposes a two-stage model: first remove Netanyahu, and only then establish a stable government.

According to a report in the New York Post, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung is a leading candidate to replace outgoing press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Cheung has been a close advisor to Donald Trump since 2016.

The chairman of the Yashar! party attacks his opponents in an interview with Keren Marciano on N12, claiming that anyone who thinks it is possible to be prime minister with six or ten mandates is "mistaken and endangers the replacement of the government." In the interview, he also addresses those who attacked his children: "They are very successful."

The Minister of Finance called on the Prime Minister to take advantage of Abu Mazen's visit to Turkey to ban his re-entry into the West Bank. In response, a senior official in the Authority claims that this is election propaganda by the right, but warns that a series of Israeli measures is intended to bring about the collapse of the Authority.

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen stated that up to 30% of Haredim could be exempted from service in the next government. Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman criticized the statement, insisting on universal conscription. The Yashar! party clarified that the remarks stemmed from confusion between the percentage of Haredim within their community and their share of the general population.

The Likud court ruled that the Prime Minister is authorized to grant reserved spots to senior movement members before the primaries, approving the placement of ministers Gideon Sa'ar, Israel Katz, and Haim Katz. While this removes an obstacle for Netanyahu, he still faces potential backlash from MKs who will be displaced from the list.

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman arrived at the Kerem Shalom crossing and declared: "We are in a complete return to the same conception and containment." Accompanied by party members, the former defense minister claimed: "Israel currently cannot move a pin without coordinating it with the USA."

In recordings published by Kan News, the Minister of Justice is heard telling Likud activists about a conversation with one of the Supreme Court judges, who allegedly said that his candidates are "not up to our standard." In the next term, ten positions are expected to become vacant, and according to him, the new appointments "will change the court from the ground up."

While many countries in the world are rushing to follow Ahmad al-Shara, a terrorist in a suit, demands are once again being heard in Damascus to return the Golan to the negotiating table. Sovereignty is achieved through actions — we must remain in the buffer zone, protect the Druze, and strengthen the settlements.

Whoever recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel — a more complex recognition — moved an embassy there, or adopted an exceptional position in our favor, is the natural target audience for the next campaign. Alongside the blessing, it must be said: Israel was late to understand that international recognition of its sovereignty on the Golan is not a declarative or symbolic matter, but a...

Less than a week before the primaries, tempers in the party are flaring. The late-night reserved spots given to the "Katzes" are causing anger, which is currently being expressed anonymously. The Minister of Defense knew about the Prime Minister's plan, but still launched a "Boom-Boom" campaign.

The Prime Minister released a video in which he thanked the President of Colombia for recognizing Israel's sovereignty. At the same time, Colombia is struggling with a national disaster: 164 dead and over 2,700 missing. Netanyahu did not mention the earthquake even once.

"A broad national government" is the central slogan of the Likud campaign. Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sharply criticized the move, stating that right-wing voters deserve a right-wing government. The Likud spokesperson responded by calling for calm.

We brought together a Likud Central Committee member and the 15th spot on the “Democrats” list for a debate on the important issues ahead of the 2026 elections. Who is to blame for October 7th? Is blocking roads legitimate? And what are the chances for cooperation between the two parties?

Ahead of the Likud primaries, Minister Ze'ev Elkin highlights the importance of the struggle for the Russian-speaking vote. According to him, while Eisenkot and Bennett have established dedicated headquarters for Russian speakers, Likud has not done so: "In my view, this is a mistake - there was a need to establish a headquarters for Russian speakers."

Ahead of the elections, the Social Workers Union is demanding a cap on the number of cases per professional. Current caseloads are four times the target, with some security sector workers managing up to 1,000 disabled IDF veterans.

The party's internal court ordered a freeze on the vote to place Minister Haim Katz on the list, ruling that the claims against him are "worthy of investigation." Conversely, the secretariat approved the reserved spot for Gideon Sa'ar as part of the merger agreement, and the spot for Defense Minister Israel Katz—citing "national security" and a classified request presented by Benjamin Netanyahu.

Following the announcement of reserved spots for Israel Katz, Haim Katz, and Gideon Sa'ar, the battle for a realistic spot on the Likud list has become complex for many candidates. A Likud source stated: "He is creating one big 'deal' whose results are relatively predictable, pushing Biton, Gottlieb, and Eli Dallal down."

The Likud party secretariat will be asked to approve the placement of the Foreign Minister, Defense Minister, and Likud Central Committee Chairman on the list. Sa'ar will be included as part of a merger agreement, Israel Katz following a party court ruling, and Haim Katz by virtue of his position.

The April 2019 elections returned Israel to the era of two major parties, a battle that came at the expense of smaller factions and resulted in 8.6% of votes being wasted. Will another former Chief of Staff, Gadi Eisenkot, succeed in the 2026 elections where his predecessor failed in the battle to topple Benjamin Netanyahu?

Moti Leitner, chairman of the "Haredi Public" faction, presents a firm line on the conscription law, attacks the Haredi parties, addresses extremist violence, sexual abuse in the sector, and the integration of women. In a special interview for "HaYom" he clarifies: "We are committed to the Netanyahu bloc, but support a unity government during wartime."

Einav Zangauker announced that her public activity in the coming years will not take place from the Knesset, after she claimed that Yair Golan reneged on an agreement to reserve a spot for her at the top of the list. She clarified that she will continue to act for the "repair of the state" in her own way.

Shirel Hogeg, an entrepreneur and resident of Ofakim, will lead the party's government efficiency program. Gadi Eisenkot stated: "Shirel is a symbol of the citizens who rose up on October 7, took responsibility, and decided to take action."

They have experience, public sympathy, and zero controversy. So how is it that the prestige list of Likud defectors and Aliza Bloch is barely scraping the electoral threshold?

In the new video, the Defense Minister emphasizes the transition to an "offensive policy" and the expansion of the IDF's freedom of action. Last week, he published a video starring himself under the slogan "Finally a right-wing Defense Minister."

The party aims for the former mayor of Beit Shemesh, considered a consensus figure, to attract undecided voters and help forge alliances within the "third bloc." Bloch is the first to join the former minister, who is currently not passing the electoral threshold in polls.

The progressive candidate for the Senate in Michigan revealed that he spoke with the former president after his victory in the primaries: "A warm and inspiring conversation" The Democratic Party is already lining up behind him ahead of the decisive battle in November.

"One Thing" is the "HaYom Plus" questionnaire for politicians seeking the youth vote in the upcoming elections, inviting them to talk about one thing they intend to do in each of the areas that concern new voters.

Abdul Al-Sayed, who won the Democratic primary for the Senate seat in Michigan, responded to Donald Trump's social media post, contrasting the president's marriage with his own relationship.

Drama unfolds between the list partners: Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad. At the center is Ahmad Tibi's Ta'al, which is disappointed with its allocated seats and is demanding an improved offer.

The party launched an initiative to place directional signs in the northern Samaria region. The signs were placed, among other places, in the area of Mevo Dotan, Emek Dotan, Homesh, and Sa-Nur. The party says the move is also intended to strengthen the connection between visitors and the renewed settlement in the area.

Every Saturday night, protest organizations hold a demonstration in Tel Aviv demanding the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7 and for equality in the burden of service. Among the speakers: the parents of Itay Chen, Prof. Uzi Arad, and retired Major General David Tzur. The organizers: "Stand on guard."

The party sent a sharp preliminary response ahead of the interviews to be broadcast tonight with the former chief of staff of the Netanyahu office, Yoav Horowitz. In the interviews, Horowitz is expected to reveal the demand to have employees sign a loyalty pledge to the Netanyahu family, and about his relationship with the Prime Minister.