Maariv

According to a new poll, only about 20 of the current Likud ministers and MKs will remain on the next list. Data reveals a gap between party members, who prefer Amir Ohana and a right-wing government, and party voters, who support Nir Barkat and a unity government.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi was interviewed on 103fm radio and argued that Benjamin Netanyahu had to remain as Prime Minister after October 7th because leaving would have been interpreted as abandonment. He claimed that Gadi Eisenkot was a bad Chief of Staff and that if he had been offered a reserved spot in the Likud, he would have been insulted.

MK Yuli Edelstein sharply criticized the struggle for 'reservations' in the Likud list. Regarding the possible reservation for Yair Netanyahu, he quipped: 'I wish the Prime Minister would invest energy in the country and not in nonsense.' He further added that the 'Unity' party will work only to establish a broad government.

Communications Minister Karhi clarified that he opposes reservations for himself in the Likud primaries, calling the requests of senior officials "ridiculous." In an interview, he attacked Bennett, Eisenkot, and Edelstein, and accused the legal counsel of sabotaging the draft law.

Likud MK Tally Gotliv was interviewed on 103fm radio and addressed the controversy over reserved spots in the party. She claimed that senior figures within the party are trying to weaken her, even though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports her and she represents Likud's values.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, a member of the Shas Council of Torah Sages and former Chief Rabbi, accused the Prime Minister of animosity toward the Haredi community and called for cooperation with the left, according to a report in Haaretz.

Former Knesset member from the Otzma Yehudit party, Almog Cohen, announced he will run in the Likud primaries. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed him, highlighting Cohen's role as a deciding vote during the budget approval process.

Knesset member Dan Illouz, who left Likud for Yisrael Beiteinu, stated that a significant portion of the Likud faction sought to replace Prime Minister Netanyahu after October 7, but failed to agree on a successor.

After stating that she does not rule out sitting with Arab representatives and subsequently ruling out a partnership with Ra'am, Aliza Bloch explains her red lines, addresses the polls, and defends the new alliance of Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein.

Naftali Bennett declared that ultra-Orthodox party leaders cannot join his future government due to their opposition to military conscription. He also labeled settler violence as "terror," proposed a plan to combat market monopolies, and warned of the dire situation in northern Israel.

Netanyahu has marked the Likud list as a central target: eight reserved spots, a search for 'reinforcement players', and the weakening of the Bitan-Katz axis — on the way to reshaping the party ahead of the elections.

Political commentator Amit Segal has revealed details of an alleged attempt by Economy Minister Nir Barkat to oust Benjamin Netanyahu from the premiership following October 7. According to Segal, Barkat spent months lobbying ministers and MKs until Haim Katz alerted the Prime Minister to the plot.

MK Ariel Kallner admits that the large number of reserved spots in Likud reduces his chances of advancing in the list, but rules out the possibility of a split in the party. In an interview with 103FM, he spoke about the race among party members and set a goal of 25,000 votes in the primaries.

Only 3.9% of Likud members are highly likely to vote for the Erdan-Edelstein party, compared to 14.8% of the party's voters. At the same time, most members are confident in the victory of the right-wing bloc.

Hadar Mukhtar is waiting for Benjamin Netanyahu's decision on whether to allow her to run in the Likud primaries, as she does not meet the party's bylaws. On 103FM, she spoke about the intense pressure and appealed to the Prime Minister: "I can bring you two mandates."

A source in Likud claims that Benjamin Netanyahu's circle estimates that Naftali Bennett has not yet committed to recommending Gadi Eisenkot to the President of the State, Isaac Herzog, and they hope that the split in the rival camp will allow Netanyahu to receive the mandate to form a government.

A "Free Voices" poll among 1,062 Likud members shows many veterans losing ground to new candidates. In a 30-mandate scenario, the political future of about half of the incumbent MKs and ministers appears uncertain.

Itamar Ben Gvir attacked Netanyahu's policy in Gaza on 103FM, claiming that the Prime Minister is making a mistake by agreeing to the 15-point document and allowing foreign forces into the Strip, and clarified why he will not leave the government two months before the elections.

Eylon Levy, who served as a spokesperson for the National Public Diplomacy Directorate, reveals how he became the country's official spokesperson due to a suit and native-level English. He said these things to the "Blue and White" podcast with Ben Carasso.

A Channel 12 poll places Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party in first place with 24 mandates, ahead of Likud. The anti-Netanyahu bloc reaches 70 mandates, while the coalition remains with only 50.

New Likud party member Oren Dubrovinsky posted a critique of Donald Trump on X regarding US-Iran negotiations, labeling the president's policy as "morally corrupt." The businessman has since issued a formal apology.

Zuhair Bahloul praised the joining of Yoav Segalovitz to Ra'am and claimed it might turn out to be a brilliant political move. According to him, the integration of Arabs and Jews into joint politics may in the future lead to broader participation in civil service.

Upon entering the election campaign, Dayan declares that he proudly raises two central banners that combine national and social resilience: the security banner and the social-educational banner.

At a Democrats party event in Nazareth, an emergency plan called "Root Treatment" was launched to combat crime in the Arab sector. According to the party's data, 889 people, including 49 children, have been murdered during the current government's term.

Mati Tuchfeld estimates that Hadar Muchtar will not be able to run in the Likud primaries and warns of a legal ruling that could further crowd the list. At the same time, the ultra-Orthodox parties are dealing with pressure from within and without.

Ben Caspit and Yinon Magal clashed on 103fm radio over the possibility of cooperation with Mansour Abbas, support for Netanyahu, and the consequences of October 7. Magal warned of a "Trojan horse", Caspit mocked: "It is indescribable"

Against the backdrop of stagnation in the mandate polls, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana admitted that the coalition's electoral situation is difficult, but claimed that the trend can still be changed.

Avida Bachar, who lost his wife and son on October 7, warns against the continued strengthening of Hamas and demands fundamental change in Gaza. At the same time, he rejects the possibility of being placed on the Likud list and clarifies: "I reject this entirely."

Shira, mother of the late Aner Shapira, was interviewed on 103FM regarding her party's standing in the polls ahead of the upcoming elections.

He is building his election campaign on fear-mongering about a government led by Gadi Eisenkot, but beneath the surface, a nearly surreal question is brewing: will the Finance Minister agree to cross the lines in exchange for protecting the settlements in Judea and Samaria?

According to Kan 11, Dadi Simhi is considering ending his political partnership with Benny Gantz, while the Likud is exploring the possibility of offering him a reserved spot. Simhi previously confirmed he had received such offers from the ruling party.

A new poll shows a shake-up in the mandate map: two new parties fail to pass the electoral threshold, the Netanyahu bloc strengthens, and Netanyahu opens a gap over Eisenkot.

MK Meir Cohen from the "Behad" party addressed the move of Yoav Seglovich to Ra'am, clarified that his party is still aiming to establish a coalition of Zionist parties, and expressed support for continuing the path with Naftali Bennett and connecting with Gadi Eisenkot.

Likud demands that Knesset members Dan Ilouz and Yuli Edelstein resign within 24 hours. If they do not do so, the party will act to convene the faction and advance a process to declare them "defectors."

The Prime Minister addressed critics at the start of the cabinet meeting, reviewed the status of various war fronts, and officially rejected the 15-point document regarding the Gaza Strip.

Following the expiration of an ultimatum issued to Shas and United Torah Judaism, the 'Haredi Public' faction is discussing the possibility of running independently. Advanced talks are underway with right-wing parties and former minister Eli Yishai.

Since October 7, many families have been dealing repeatedly with dozens of days of reserve duty, children's fears, and disruption of daily life. Alongside the pride in service, sharp criticism is heard regarding the exemption for the ultra-Orthodox and the support of Religious Zionism for the draft law.

Ahead of the US midterm elections, Donald Trump is attempting to avoid further entanglement with Iran to protect his party's majority in Congress. Meanwhile, Tehran believes that political and economic pressures will constrain the president, while anti-Israel sentiment continues to rise within the Democratic Party.

The political system continues to storm around the move by Gilad Ardan and his new party. In an interview with 103FM, he explained why he left Likud after 30 years, revealed that he rejected an offer for a high spot on the list, and presented his line on the issue of conscription and the next government.

Muhammad Majadla revealed that alongside contacts to add Yoav Segalovitz to Ra'am, former senior officials and security figures from the Jewish sector have approached Mansour Abbas. The party is considering a broad revolution, but the schedule is tight and obstacles remain.