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As learned by Walla, contacts have recently taken place between senior Likud officials and Knesset member Yaron Levi. The talks included discussions on integrating Levi into the Likud list for the upcoming elections via a reserved spot.

After the primaries created a list identified almost entirely with the settlement movement in Judea and Samaria, the party is intensifying efforts to find a female candidate who will balance the list and help expand support circles to the "light" religious-national public. The move comes as Religious Zionism members realize they must reach out to additional audiences.

The chairman of the Ra'am faction and a Knesset member from the Yahad faction are expected to hold talks regarding potential cooperation. Segalovitz's spokespeople deny rumors of a merger, suggesting the discussions may be limited to coalition coordination. This move follows their previous joint efforts in combating crime during the Bennett-Lapid government.

The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman is set to run for Prime Minister, pledging to rehabilitate the economy and implement universal national service. “We will have to repeal all anti-democratic laws passed in the recent legislative blitz,” he stated.

According to a local newspaper in Larnaca, unknown individuals sprayed the colors of the Palestinian flag on an election billboard of the former IDF Chief of Staff. This comes just days after the election campaign of the "Yashar" party sparked a public outcry in Cyprus and led to calls from local politicians to ban it.

Knesset member Shalom Danino will run on the national list in the upcoming Likud primaries, rather than in the southern district as initially planned. The move is expected to secure him the support of Netivot Mayor Yehiel Zohar.

Reserve Colonel Hezi Nechama confirmed his willingness to join a political party led by Gilad Erdan if one is established. He also expressed strong opposition to the deployment of multinational forces in the Gaza Strip.

In an interview with 103fm, the Justice Minister summarized his turbulent term, attacked the Supreme Court, the opposition to the reform, and his coalition colleagues: "I did not receive full support."

In the midst of the Likud primary period, Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi has created a "Governance Center" for public sector employees. According to the minister, it is intended to allow them to report on what he defines as failures in the public system, ensuring that the government's policy is implemented in practice.

In an interview with Galei Tzahal, the acting Director General of the Central Elections Committee, Adv. Dean Livne, rejected claims against the committee and its leadership. He warned that questioning the reliability of the election process is a tactic designed to incite public distrust and destabilize democratic institutions.

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman has called for a complete budget overhaul, the closure of unnecessary ministries, and preparation for a post-US aid reality after 2028.

Following the approval of a proposal by Benjamin Netanyahu and Haim Katz allowing incumbent MKs to run in districts, several lawmakers are finalizing their plans. MK Amit Halevi is considering a run in the Jerusalem district, while Shalom Danino will compete in the Southern district.

The 'Yashar!' party issued a formal warning to the Likud party's legal advisor and Yonatan Urich, demanding the removal of an AI-generated video. Sources close to Gadi Eisenkot claim that while the tweet was posted by Urich, the message and voice originated from Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party.

The source claimed that Iran is deterred and at a point of weakness, clarified that Israel will not hesitate to act against it again, and confirmed that Tehran is not enriching uranium with centrifuges at Mount Machosh. Additionally, he revealed that Netanyahu asked Trump to block an Israeli withdrawal from Syria, and addressed the sensitive contacts with the US President and his deputy: "There...

Amid negotiations for a joint list, Ayelet Shaked warns her partners against running independently: "Mobilizing a base and bringing in voters is a much more complex task than it seems from the outside."

In an interview with 103FM, Netanyahu's former advisor claimed that the meeting with Donald Trump at the White House served the Prime Minister primarily politically. He further estimated that Netanyahu attaches importance to polls outside of Channel 14, and if he realizes he has no chance of winning the elections, he may not run.

In a conversation with 103fm, Minister of Settlements Orit Struck addressed claims regarding the composition of her party, Religious Zionism, and discussed Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington. She also sharply criticized former Central Command chief Avi Mizrahi for his comments on a recent security incident.

At the center of the campaign is the message: "THIS IS NOT CHAOS. IT IS A PLAN." and alongside it the call: "AMERICA, YOU CAN'T TRUST HIM". Peace Now stated that "the movement calls on the American president not to grant legitimacy to the policy led by Netanyahu, Smotrich, and Ben Gvir."

An associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attacking Knesset members and ministers following a tense battle over the most controversial clause, which allows incumbents to run in districts and on reserved slots.

A Likud Knesset member praised the democratic process in his party in an interview with 103fm. He explained the need for reserved spots requested by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and warned against foreign interference in Israeli elections.

During a parlor meeting in Jerusalem, former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen faced accusations from an attendee who claimed that exceptional interrogation methods against Jewish detainees were approved under his leadership, specifically referencing the Amiram Ben Uliel case.

The judges upheld the Attorney General's position, ruling that the Palestinian Authority cannot present evidence to contradict disability determinations made by the National Insurance Institute or the courts. This decision rejects the Palestinian Authority's appeals regarding punitive damages claims filed by terror victims and their families.

Following the assembly of a list identified heavily with the settlement movement, it has been learned that the Religious Zionism party chairman is targeting the mayor of Sderot as a figure to expand the voter base. Bezalel Smotrich intends to act in every possible way to bring Davidi into national politics, even at the cost of adjusting the list.

Dimona Mayor Benny Biton, in an interview on 103FM, expressed support for canceling the Likud primaries and called for allowing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to determine the party list via a temporary order. According to him, "this is not the time to bicker" while Israel faces political and security challenges.

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir claimed that Shin Bet chief David Zini praised his reforms in the prison system. According to the minister, his hardline policy has dismantled the concept that "it pays to be a terrorist."

In the last two weeks, the chairman of "Beyachad", Naftali Bennett, has been appearing in almost every public appearance and interview without the suit and button-down shirt that characterized him for months. According to the faction's headquarters, the branding move is intended to appeal to a younger and more energetic audience, to differentiate him from the other older candidates — and to...

The Movement for Quality Government has petitioned the High Court of Justice against the amendment extending mandatory military service to 32 months. The petition argues the law violates equality and constitutional rights.

Journalist Avi Shoshan spoke on 103FM following his podcast interview with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which sparked significant public debate. He discussed the Prime Minister's personality, the personal nature of the questions, and addressed criticism regarding the tone of the conversation.

"If there is a state of emergency, Netanyahu will use it to cancel the primaries," said the MK in an interview he gave to 103FM. Bitan attacked his party colleague and said that "Katz is going to create a faction within Likud because of a political combination he made with the PM," and charged: "The polls are worrying - I hope people will return home."

The Movement for Quality Government and several civil society organizations will hold a mass demonstration this evening at Habima Square in Tel Aviv. Protesters are calling for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre and demanding equality in the burden of military service.

The Prime Minister will travel to Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, followed by a meeting with the US President. Journalists will not be permitted to accompany the Prime Minister on the 'Knaf Zion' aircraft.