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In an interview with "120 and One," ynet's political podcast, the former minister doubts the possibility of a coalition with the other camp: "Our public is right-wing, Eisenkot is left-wing. We will remain in the faith-based bloc." On the term that ended: "They launched a smear campaign against us, we had to radicalize." On the anger towards the Haredi public: "A campaign to topple the...

Correspondence between Urich, Feldstein, and Topaz Luk reveals how, as early as the morning of October 7, the PM's circle was managing his public image: 'No suit, combat mode.' Later, they discussed how to prepare him for meetings with hostage families to appear 'interested,' attempted to sow discord between Yoav Gallant and Herzi Halevi to force the Chief of Staff's resignation, and dictated...

At a house meeting in Netanya, the Blue and White chairman was asked about a possible alliance with Chili Tropper. Gantz revealed that discussions are underway, alongside parallel talks with Gilad Erdan and Ayelet Shaked.

Yair Maayan, mayor of Arad, has been convicted of disciplinary offenses. The tribunal ruled that he failed to disclose that his bachelor's degree was from an institution not recognized in Israel when applying for senior civil service positions. Maayan has accepted responsibility for his actions.

Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter has officially launched a new right-wing party. The list includes activist Yoseph Haddad, journalist Netali Shem Tov, Sigal Kraunik-Atiya, and several other public figures.

A CNN article extensively covered the Prime Minister's decision to focus on the Turkish threat, mentioning the campaign billboard where Erdogan is shown alongside the leaders of Iran, Hezbollah, and the Mayor of New York. Netanyahu told Channel 9: 'I do not want to see Turkey moving south.'

The Prime Minister claimed that the defense budget must be urgently increased by tens of billions of shekels, but the discussion in the government was canceled. It remains unclear whether the initiative will be implemented before the elections.

MK Zvi Sukkot destroyed a monument to terrorists in a Palestinian village and claimed that the IDF did not respond to his demand. The army responded sharply, and the chairman of the Religious Zionism faction wondered in a closed group: "Is this a move coordinated with the campaign? Is there a deep strategy in it?"

MK Zvi Sukkot stated he personally took action to remove monuments honoring terrorists after the army failed to act on his demands. Gilad Kariv of The Democrats criticized the event, noting that MKs are often denied access to other villages due to a lack of security forces.

Despite a government decision, the Ministry of Finance has failed to attend meetings on combating protection rackets led by Itamar Ben Gvir. Two months after the pilot project was announced, no funds have been transferred to affected businesses.

120 family members of hostages and soldiers have spoken out against the IAC organization's decision to feature Ron Dermer as the keynote speaker at three events next month, claiming he was one of the most influential voices opposing several hostage deals: "The decision is dismissive and disrespectful to families who paid a direct price for these decisions."

A balanced and clear Supreme Court ruling: Galei Tzahal will continue to broadcast, but a government that wishes to change this will be able to do so, if only it proves that its motives are not a desire to silence criticism and impose submissive broadcasting.

The Prime Minister issued a statement regarding the discovery of the Irgun ship shelled in 1948. Subsequently, Ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Amichai Eliyahu held a separate press conference to announce the find, catching the Prime Minister off guard.

Gali Baharav-Miara notified the High Court of Justice that the Communications Minister's directive, which allowed several regional radio stations to broadcast in the north under the pretext of operational necessity during alert periods, was issued without authority and should be annulled. The Attorney General also criticized Major General Shay Klepper, who she claims validated the move without any...

A few weeks ago, the Tax Authority began revoking tax benefits only from yeshivas that requested the appropriate approvals for the first time. Now, the Authority is demanding that all Haredi institutions declare that no draft dodgers from IDF service are studying there.

In a letter sent to religious institutions, they are required to declare that they do not have students who are subject to the draft but have not regulated their status, and to provide a full list of students and their ID numbers. An institution that does not meet the requirements may lose its Section 46 approval, which grants donors a tax credit: "Benefits provided in direct or indirect...

10 days after leaving Lapid, the former minister joins the 'Yashar!' party of the former IDF Chief of Staff. 'Israel needs reliable, statesmanlike, and experienced leadership,' said Major General (res.) Stern. Eisenkot: 'He represents a statesmanlike religious Zionism that believes in service and responsibility.'

While Ben Gurion Airport was paralyzed and flight schedules disrupted, the Minister of Transport was in Morocco. Local groups expressed opposition to her visit, labeling it a provocation.

Oren Dobronsky, reserved in the Likud list by the Prime Minister, questioned why the chairman of the Yashar! party is not under Shin Bet security. "It is not at all clear to me what the considerations are for not providing security to leading candidates for Prime Minister," he wrote on Facebook.

The Supreme Court ruled that the Minister of Justice cannot appoint a new head of the Police Investigation Department (PID) and advance the process until a further decision is made. The Attorney General joined the petitions filed against the PID law, explaining that appointing a head of the PID constitutes an immediate implementation of the law.

The Prime Minister is looking to reserve a spot for another woman on the Likud list and met today with Dr. Keren Assayag, an academic researcher of breast cancer. Assayag expressed reluctance to enter the political system, but Netanyahu tried to persuade her. Last year, she spoke at a rally in support of the judicial reform and claimed that due to her support for it and for Netanyahu, she...

If no last-minute changes occur, the media personality, who also received offers from Likud and Gilad Erdan, is set to join the new right-wing party alongside Yoseph Haddad and Lali Deri.

Former spy Jonathan Pollard has announced he is joining the "Israel First" party, founded by former deputy minister Sharren Haskel. In a statement at the Western Wall, he emphasized the need for accountability following October 7 and praised Haskel's past efforts on his behalf.

Following the Likud primaries, the Prime Minister has shifted his focus to a critical political task: organizing his bloc. He warns that running too many separate lists could lead to wasted votes and cause a right-wing party to fall below the electoral threshold.

The Ra'am chairman spoke at the party's national conference where the list for the next Knesset will be determined: "We are putting Israeli democracy to the test." MK Walid Taha added: "We are not satisfied with just making demands — we are acting politically for solutions."

A promo for the new season of "Four Weddings" sparked a storm following a statement by one of the participants against Russian and Amharic speakers. "They have lost their minds - racism is a red line," attacked Avigdor Lieberman, while MK Vladimir Beliak called on the corporation to "remove the racist from the screen and apologize." On behalf of Kan 11 it was stated: "This is a humorous program...

A Ynet and "Yedioth Ahronoth" poll reveals: about 70% of reservists say they will decide their vote based on the conscription issue, and the Likud is currently losing about two-thirds of its supporters in the serving sector. At the same time, in an open and pointed conversation, ten representatives of reserve organizations from the right and left agreed on almost everything - and sent a clear...

Tensions in the ruling party: immediately after the Supreme Court disqualified the closure of Galei Tzahal, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attacked Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Ohana responded by urging against wasting energy on internal quarrels for likes.

After the new British Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, expressed firm opposition to the plan for building housing units in the area between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim, the chairman of the Religious Zionism party went on the offensive. "The British Mandate in Eretz Yisrael has ended," Smotrich declared, while also challenging Gadi Eisenkot.

Ahead of the 2026 elections, MK Michal Woldinger and Yeshar! party member Matan Kahana were hosted in the ynet studio for a discussion on the burning issues the next government will face. Woldinger said that nationalist crime in Judea and Samaria "is not a widespread phenomenon" - Kahana replied: "The government turned a blind eye, with a wink, and lost control."

Minister of Justice Yariv Levin has been granted separate legal representation in petitions against the Mahash law due to fundamental disagreements with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. The state will cover legal fees amounting to 50,000 shekels.

The Likud slogan for establishing a "broad national government" is causing unease for Itamar Ben Gvir, who accuses the ruling party on various occasions of "preferring the left." Sources in Likud told Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth that "Itamar Ben Gvir knows that the undecided voters must be brought in, but he is exploiting this." In the minister's circle, they claim: "Benjamin Netanyahu is...

Alongside Yonatan Urich, Topaz Luk, and the mayor of Bat Yam, information that reached ynet reveals a series of figures involved in the Likud campaign - from businessman Avi Gross, who advises the PM on reserved spots and whose production complex became the headquarters, to the "digital genius" who stood behind a provocative Facebook page, and Shlomo Filber, who provides polling services.

Tali Gottlieb gained 15,000 votes, while Avi Dichter lost 15,000: a full overview of the changes since 2022 and the district winners placed in spots considered unrealistic without the 'Norwegian Law'. The list ranges from a controversial former Bar Association head to a publicist with a criminal record.

Following months of tension within the ruling party, the conclusion of the primaries allows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to focus on finalizing the electoral list. He faces the challenge of addressing low female representation and stabilizing the right-wing bloc, which has shown cracks due to friction with Haredi parties and the emergence of new political contenders.

When she dismantled the 'government of change', Idit Silman received a big embrace from Netanyahu's supporters, but four years later — and this time without receiving a reserved spot or public support from the Prime Minister — it was not enough in the Likud primaries. The minister, who will likely watch the next Knesset from home, understood immediately as the exhausting day ended: the situation...

Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter is working to form a new right-wing party, with plans to announce it as early as next week. He has been in talks with advocacy activist Yosef Haddad and bereaved mother Lali Deri.

After reaching an unrealistic spot in the Likud primaries, Minister Golan attacked, stating that "they did not want a right-wing and opinionated woman in the party." In the shadow of the investigation against her, it is possible that Golan will receive a reserved spot on the "Otzma Yehudit" list, following close work with Minister Itamar Ben Gvir throughout the term.

The former PM added Nissan Zeevi to his party, the "man of the North" who led the struggle to rehabilitate the confrontation line and founded "Lobby 1701": "Entering politics to be the voice of the North". In the Zionist Home party, they clarified firmly that they will not sit under Netanyahu, in Religious Zionism they attacked: "A gun to the temple and a return to divisive boycotts". Shas...

MK Ofir Katz recorded one of the biggest jumps in the Likud primaries, moving from 31st place in the previous race into the party's top five. The success of Deputy Minister Almog Cohen, who received a seniority waiver to run just last week, was also a major surprise. Amichai Chikli entered the top ten, while Idit Silman remained off the list.