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Businessman and Benjamin Netanyahu's first 'armored' candidate, Oren Dubronsky, responded to criticism following his entry into politics. He thanked his supporters and challenged his critics: 'If this is how you treat newcomers, why exactly should good people make this sacrifice for the future of your children?'

The Haifa City Council approved the appointment of Hadash faction leader Raja Zaatara to the board of directors of the Haifa Economic Corporation on Tuesday. The decision has sparked sharp backlash due to Zaatara’s past refusal to define Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations.

The alliance between Aliza Bloch and Gilad Erdan has sparked a behind-the-scenes conflict with members of the Tzur Yisrael party. Founded by young people and reservists, the party is now demanding that Bloch settle campaign expenses totaling over 200,000 shekels.

In an attempt to calm internal unrest and consolidate ranks ahead of the primaries, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been meeting with several Likud Knesset members, including Shalom Danino and Eliyahu Revivo.

Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Shikli toured northern Samaria with Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan. They visited Homesh and the new settlement of Emek Dotan, where the Israeli flag is once again flying over the ancient fortress.

In response to the Central Elections Committee's ban on voter tracking apps, the Likud party has submitted an alternative proposal based on "privacy by design" principles.

MK Ariel Kallner addressed the inclusion of Oren Dubrovsky in the Likud list, stating that he supports candidates who can strengthen the party and reach new audiences.

Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to reserve a spot in the Likud list for high-tech figure Oren Dubronsky is not just a localized political move, but a broad declaration of intent regarding the character of the next government. Netanyahu seeks to create a "working government" that relies on figures who have proven themselves in the free market, rather than on a bureaucracy that grew within public...

Knesset member Dan Illouz submitted his official resignation from the 25th Knesset to Speaker Amir Ohana on Tuesday. The move follows his departure from the Likud party to join Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu. Per legal requirements, the resignation takes effect within 48 hours, with Shabtai Katesh expected to replace him.

Published this evening (Monday) on News 14: We recently exposed the friendly and financial connection between the Democrats party candidate, Yaya Fink, and the educational organization HaChalutz. The HaChalutz movement encompasses pre-military preparatory programs. It is headed by Avishai Ben Aharon, grandson of the legendary Labor party figure, Yitzhak Ben Aharon, who struggled to accept the...

A political storm has erupted following a report on C14 that the identities of members of the search committee for the head of Mahash are being kept secret due to fears of persecution by the Attorney General. It is reported that Gali Baharav-Miara is attempting to pressure members to resign to thwart the appointment of a new Mahash head under the recently passed law, despite the High Court of...

During the program "The Patriots" on Channel 14, host Yinon Magal addressed future political scenarios and a possible coalition. Magal referred to the meeting between Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett, claiming that in such a situation, each of the parties would get what they wanted. He also warned of possible consequences for Judea and Samaria.

During the 'Patriots' program on Channel 14, a heated debate erupted regarding the reservation of a spot for a new candidate on the Likud list. Panelist Avi Shoshan expressed anger, claiming the candidate is unknown to the general public.

According to a Channel 14 poll, 42% of respondents believe that the decisions of Central Elections Committee Chairman, Judge Noam Sohlberg, assist the opposition, while an equal number view them as neutral. Meanwhile, 43% of those surveyed stated that PM Netanyahu's reserved spots increase their likelihood of voting for Likud.

Chairman of the "Miluimnikim" ("Reservists") party, Yoaz Hendel, presented today (Saturday) a structured vision regarding the need for deep change in the country's leadership following the events of October 7. Hendel, who grew up in Elkana in Samaria in a religious-Zionist home, moved away from a religious lifestyle over the years but emphasizes that he never moved away from the values and Jewish...

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with the new President of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, one day before his official inauguration. The meeting took place at the President's office in the city of Barranquilla, after he invited Sa'ar for a meeting and a private lunch.

MK Yoav Segalovitz, a former Deputy Minister of Public Security and a member of Yesh Atid since 2019, announced his resignation from the Knesset on Thursday evening. In his statement, he thanked party leader Yair Lapid and his colleagues for their partnership and work for the State of Israel.

Channel 14 News reported on Thursday about a storm within the student union following allegations of an attempt to fund a large-scale election campaign using student money. Union Chairperson Sivan Koren proposed a program including conferences and digital media activities, which opponents argue violates the union's bylaws by using public funds for political purposes.

Likud Minister for Social Equality and the Advancement of the Status of Women, May Golan, commented on Thursday on Channel 14 correspondent Omri Haim's investigation, "Mansour Abbas, the Polite Jihad." Golan stated that the Ra'am chairman attacked her obsessively during the "change government" era, alleging that he and Naftali Bennett funneled billions without proper oversight.

The next election campaign is already heating up behind the scenes, as News 14 learned on Thursday that a new right-wing party is currently being formed. This is a significant political organization of well-known figures in the national camp, who aspire to present a fresh and high-quality alternative for right-wing voters.

Minister of Settlements Orit Strock (Religious Zionism) commented Thursday on the Channel 14 investigation "Mansour Abbas, the Polite Jihad." She stated that she and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich were the first to warn about the ties between Mansour Abbas, the Ra'am party, and the Islamic Movement.

Minister of Education Yoav Kisch was a guest on the "Weekend" program with Yaakov Bardugo on Channel 14 last Friday, and addressed the growing tension with university heads and the expected changes in the Council for Higher Education (CHE).

Less than an hour after Israel's Ambassador to the UN and former minister Gilad Erdan announced the establishment of a new right-wing party, National Unity chairman Benny Gantz published a post that sparked interest in the political system. Gantz wrote: "Yuli, Gilad — good luck! I welcome you back to the arena and to joining the idea of the people of Israel's bloc and the establishment of a broad...

MK Zvika Fogel of the Otzma Yehudit party commented on Facebook regarding the investigation by our Arab affairs correspondent, Omri Haim, titled "Mansour Abbas - The Polite Jihad." Fogel praised the report and highlighted the importance of the struggle against the Islamic Movement for Israel's security.

MK Almog Cohen commented on Thursday on a Channel 14 investigation regarding Ra'am party chairman Mansour Abbas, calling it one of the most significant exposures in Israeli television history. According to Cohen, the report highlights the stark contrast between the messages Abbas conveys to the Israeli public and his statements in Arabic.

MK Limor Son Har-Melech of the Otzma Yehudit party commented on X regarding the investigation by Channel 14 correspondent Omri Haim, titled "Mansour Abbas - The Polite Jihad." The MK stated that in light of the findings, the Ra'am party should be disqualified from running for the Knesset.

The political system was stirred after an Israel Hayom correspondent reported, citing a Likud source, that party primaries were postponed from August 17 to August 30 due to legal proceedings. The party has issued a sharp denial.

Likud management has postponed the deadline for deciding on the reduction of tenure requirements for non-member candidates running in the primaries. Delays stemming from Likud tribunal rulings and District Court petitions have pushed the deadline, likely to Monday.

Zehut party chairman Moshe Feiglin commented on Thursday on Channel 14's investigation "Mansour Abbas - The Polite Jihad." Feiglin stated that the investigation proves Abbas and the Islamic Movement are not legitimate partners for government.

Gaza journalist Sami Obeid revealed in an interview with Ido Tauber on the "Noon Journal" program that he hopes to see Gadi Eizenkot as the next Prime Minister of Israel instead of Benjamin Netanyahu. Obeid also predicted that the Likud party would collapse in the next elections, securing fewer than 20 seats.

The Ministry of Heritage has approved a 113 million shekel investment to restore and develop over 70 historical sites in Judea and Samaria. The plan aims to strengthen Jewish identity and improve tourism infrastructure across the region.

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, ordered Gadi Eizenkot today (Thursday) to remove a social media video featuring AI-generated IDF soldiers. This decision sets a precedent for the current election cycle, establishing that AI-generated figures may constitute prohibited use of the IDF in political propaganda.

The departure of Knesset member Dan Illouz from the Likud and his move to Yisrael Beiteinu has refocused attention on the 2022 Likud primaries for the immigrants' slot. In that race, Illouz defeated Boris Apolichuk, an immigrant from the former Soviet Union, to secure his place on the Likud list.

At a moving event held at the Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem, Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan received the "Brave Leadership of Zion Award." The honor recognizes his steadfast commitment to the establishment and renewal of settlements in northern Samaria.

Tal, the young son of journalist Attila Somfalvi, was recently asked in his father's podcast who he thinks will win the upcoming elections and gave an answer that surprised even his father: "Bibi! Only Bibi." When Somfalvi asked his son to explain the choice, the boy answered briefly: "Because there is no one who can replace him, really."

The legal advisor of the Likud party, Adv. Ilan Bombach, filed an urgent request to the District Court to advance the hearing on the petition of MK Afif Abed to this coming Sunday, August 9, and to issue a ruling on the same day. The request claims that a delay in the decision could significantly harm the preparations for holding the Likud primaries on time. A few minutes after the request was...

Hadar Muchtar commented on Thursday on her candidacy in the upcoming Likud primaries. In an interview with Channel 14, she expressed confidence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will approve the shortening of her qualifying period, stating that she relies on his support to help bring young people into the party.

During 'The Patriots' program, panelist Avi Shoshan revealed on Wednesday that he changed his mind about Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas after watching a documentary by Arab affairs correspondent Omri Haim. Shoshan, who previously expressed positive views toward Abbas, admitted that the content presented in the film created a deep internal conflict for him.

During "The Patriots" program broadcast on Wednesday, panelist Yaki Adamker shared his experience from Haredi radio, where he warned listeners against the Likud's attitude toward the Haredi public. According to him, even if Likud grants the Haredim their requests in the short term, the party will eventually "use and discard" them, leading to "damage for generations."

During the 'Patriots' program aired on Wednesday, panelist Yoni Chetboun claimed that the Peace Council is a strategic "game" orchestrated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He argued that the move is intended primarily to generate international legitimacy for Israel, with the understanding that Hamas is expected to violate any agreement.