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Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana addressed the question of the post-Netanyahu era in an interview with Ido Tauber. He expressed his wish for the Prime Minister to remain in office for many more years and criticized those already discussing succession.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visited the Hesder Yeshiva in Sderot today, Monday, and received praise from Mayor Alon Davidi. "He insisted on a most significant decision and moved our enemy three to four kilometers away from us. He deserves credit for this," the mayor stated. Smotrich reciprocated the praise, calling Davidi one of the most talented and professional local leaders he has...

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir released a video supporting Gila Gamliel in the Likud primaries, calling her a woman of soul. He also urged support for Minister May Golan, praising her resilience against political pressure.

During the tense day of the Likud primaries, MK Tally Gotliv claimed that attempts at forgery and deception are taking place at polling stations. According to her, fake ballots are being distributed across the country with her name intentionally omitted, which she describes as an attempt by operatives and vote contractors to harm her re-election chances.

In the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, there is growing anxiety over Likud primaries, as internal party deals threaten to sideline loyalists. Names like Boaz Bismuth and Amichai Chikli are reportedly at risk of being pushed to unrealistic spots on the list.

Just hours before the polls open for the Likud primaries, Yonatan Yosef, grandson of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and former Jerusalem city council member, announced this morning (Monday) his withdrawal from the race in the Jerusalem district and transferred his support to attorney Yair Gabai.

On paper, Nir Barkat has everything needed to succeed in politics, just as he did in business. A successful entrepreneur and former mayor of Jerusalem, he holds a solid right-wing economic worldview. Yet, despite years within Likud and significant resources invested in grassroots outreach, Barkat remains perceived as a temporary resident within the party.

Advocate Yair Gabay, an expert in planning and construction law running in the Likud primaries for the Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and Shephelah district, is leading a persistent struggle against illegal construction at the Turkish consulate in Jerusalem.

Ronen Manelis, senior advisor to Knesset member Gadi Eisenkot, published a surprising post on Monday ahead of the Likud primaries. Manelis wrote: 'Tali, good luck. Your success is our success,' adding heart and hamsa emojis, amid a tense day for Gottlieb as she fights for her spot on the party list.

With the opening of the polls for the primaries today (Monday), candidates are making a final push to secure every vote. They are playing their last card: sharing family photos and personal moments to connect with registered members just before the final decision.

Minister of Finance Ze'ev Elkin revealed in an interview with Oded Menashe that he received an offer from Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman to join his party. Elkin emphasized that he does not intend to leave Likud, even if he fails to secure a realistic spot in the primaries.

Ahead of the Likud primaries, movements supporting the settlement cause have published their recommended candidate lists. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana is notably absent from these endorsements once again.

An especially stormy confrontation took place this evening (Sunday) in the studio of the program "The Patriots" on Channel 14, when panelists Irit Linor and Guy Meroz clashed over the figure of Ra'am chairman, Mansour Abbas. At the beginning of the discussion, Linor referred to the leaders of the left-wing bloc in recent years and claimed that they were all kicked out after only one term...

Following the report on News 14 last week regarding the activities of the "Bou" association and the approximately two million shekels transferred to it since the beginning of its operations, inquiries were sent today (Sunday) to the Democrats party, the association, and the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg. At the center are questions regarding the connection...

After months of an intensive campaign in an attempt to be elected to the Likud list for the Knesset, Hadar Muchtar was forced to watch the primaries take place without her and left for Georgia. According to her spokesperson, the decision to fly was made following the blow she suffered after not receiving the seniority reduction that would have allowed her to run.

One of the most intriguing battles in the Likud primaries is taking place right at the top. It is not about a spot in the top five, but about who will capture the first place after Benjamin Netanyahu.

The chairman of The Democrats, Yair Golan, has sparked controversy after quoting Yasser Arafat in an Arabic-language Facebook post. Responding to criticism regarding his outreach to the Arab sector, he declared: "Whoever does not like it — let him go drink the sea water."

Political drama in Hadera: Reports circulated in the city's political corridors suggesting that Likud branch chairman Shlomo Buzaglo reached an agreement with ultra-Orthodox representatives to remove Justice Minister Yariv Levin from the recommended candidates list to boost Eli Cohen's standing.

Unlike previous internal elections where recommended candidate lists were handled behind closed doors, this time the Prime Minister has decided to express open support for candidates on both the national and district lists, ensuring the message reaches all Likud voters.

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb addressed recent media reports concerning her ahead of the party primaries, claiming that journalists are attempting to influence voters. According to Gottlieb, she received a message from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office advising her to ignore such reports.

A post published by Minister of Transport Miri Regev ahead of the Likud primaries sparked a storm online after it was revealed that the photo showing her alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is an edited image from 2022.

In an interview, Dana Golan discussed the pressure and allegations she faces in politics. She stated that she has become the target of a violent persecution campaign that also affects her loved ones, but emphasized that she does not intend to back down.

Did Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believe in real time that the judicial reform led by Justice Minister Yariv Levin was complicating things for him? In a special interview with C14, Prof. Yaron Zelekha revealed details of a meeting he held with Netanyahu on the eve of October 7, including a highly unusual statement attributed to the Prime Minister.

Likud MK Tsega Melaku announced today (Friday) her withdrawal from the party's primaries ahead of the 26th Knesset elections. The MK's decision comes after the party's court accepted a petition against her, preventing her from running for the new immigrants' slot on the list. Melaku, who immigrated to Israel in the eighties, was blocked from running in this slot following a petition filed against...

Noam party chairman MK Avi Maoz participated in the Rosh Chodesh Elul prayer at the Western Wall plaza on Friday alongside party activists. Following the prayer, he vowed to pass the Western Wall Law early in the next parliamentary term.

Likud MK Tally Gotliv stirred up an online storm following an unusual statement at a recent home gathering. While urging right-wing voters to participate in the upcoming elections, she described the government of which her party is a member as a "mediocre government."

Otzma Yehudit responded sharply today (Thursday) to the joint announcement by Yoav Sagalovitz and Mansour Abbas regarding the talks taking place between the two, claiming it is a "fire sale of the Jewish state with the cooperation of the Left." The party claimed that Abbas is trying, through Sagalovitz, to gain influence over the Ministry of National Security and government policy in the Negev and...

The Likud party published today, Thursday, the final list of candidates ahead of the primaries taking place this coming Monday. The publication follows the withdrawal of all petitions last night, ending a complex legal crisis that threatened to postpone the movement's internal elections.

A surprise in the official ballot for the Likud primaries: the name of MK Eliyahu Revivo is missing from the list of candidates. Knowledgeable sources claim that Revivo, who was preparing to run, finally decided not to enter the race.

Until now, you have heard about him mainly through videos on social networks. You may have even come across another video of his about the cost of living that exploded in your feed, or another attack on banks, monopolies, or politicians. But behind the videos and big promises is a person who is now asking for one thing — real political power.

Channel 14 News reported on Wednesday regarding a sponsored social media campaign urging Israelis to pressure those abroad to vote in the elections. The project is backed by an NGO named "Bou" ("Come").

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, MK Boaz Bismuth, addressed in an interview with the C14 web program, "On the way to the ballot box with Dana Varon," the painful event where he was forced to interrupt his shiva to attend a Knesset vote. Bismuth was summoned to vote in favor of the "frozen funds" law, which was essential for passing the state budget.

The Likud party published a sharp response to the statements of Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman, accusing him of knowingly lying and demonstrating incompetence regarding security matters. The party refuted Lieberman's claims regarding agreements with Hamas, IDF deployment in the Gaza Strip, and the extent of American influence on Israeli military decisions.

As in every election campaign, new parties are emerging to seek a platform in the Knesset. One such initiative is the 'Achi' party, which has transitioned from municipal success in Netivot to a national run.

The Likud party turned to the Supreme Court today, Wednesday, warning that if an immediate decision is not reached regarding the appeal concerning the candidacy of Knesset members and ministers in the districts, it will not be possible to hold the primaries on the scheduled date of August 17. The party claims that the delay could postpone the primaries by at least two weeks and jeopardize the...

The Likud party announced on Wednesday that ahead of the upcoming election cycle, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Knesset member Avichai Boaron as the director of the movement's field headquarters. In his new role, Boaron will join the campaign management team and will be directly responsible for all field activities until election day.

Behad party chairman Naftali Bennett toughened his stance today, Wednesday, regarding Haredi conscription, citing comments by Yoram Cohen of Gadi Eisenkot's party. Bennett clarified that he would not accept any frameworks that include broad exemptions from service.

Knesset member Gilad Kariv of the Democrats party harshly criticized social activist Shefi Paz today (Wednesday) following an AI-generated video she published against illegal migrants in south Tel Aviv. Kariv suggested the video might be linked to her desire to join the Otzma Yehudit party, though he provided no evidence of political negotiations.

Minister David Amsalem met on Tuesday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss pressing national issues. The meeting took an unexpected turn when the Prime Minister's staff surprised Amsalem with a birthday celebration.

Former judoka Oren Smadja, an Olympic bronze medalist and former head coach of the Israeli men's judo team, announced on Wednesday that he is joining the "Ha-Achdut" ("Unity") party, led by Gilad Erdan.