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75,177 people voted across 107 locations. Ballots are being transferred to the control center at the Jaffa stadium for a manual count. With limited spots on the list, candidates fought for their political survival, with results expected tomorrow morning.

Mateh Asher Regional Council head Moshe Davidovich claimed that "one must not believe politicians," but noted: "If 70% of what was presented is accepted — we will be in paradise." The leadership of the Yeshar! party says they see importance in assisting the region, but heads of authorities and organizations in the north criticize the fact that there is no representative from the region in a...

First publication: Likud examined a transition to digital voting in the primaries, but will remain with paper ballots following warnings from cyber experts regarding potential interference by foreign entities. The final results will be delayed until tomorrow morning. Only 75,177 members voted, significantly fewer than in the Democrats party.

Following overnight pressure from Netanyahu's associates on mayors to promote Dr. Ruth Kabasa-Abramzon, the Prime Minister unexpectedly declared his public support for Osnat Zeni-Zohar this morning, with his son Yair quickly following suit. Zeni-Zohar, a Likud member for 27 years, is known for her vocal stance on the events of October 7.

Former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon was spotted voting in the Likud primaries today. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering offering him a reserved spot in the party list to bolster its economic platform. Kahlon has not yet confirmed whether he intends to return to active politics.

Approximately 140,000 Likud members are casting their votes today to determine the party's list for the upcoming election, amidst polls suggesting a potential loss of seven seats. Benjamin Netanyahu is working to shape a compact and loyal list, leaving many incumbent Knesset members and senior ministers in a state of uncertainty.

Exclusive: Chairman of the Yashar! party Gadi Eisenkot will unveil a 15 billion shekel investment project for the rehabilitation of the North, with an emphasis on Kiryat Shmona. Shaul Meridor, former head of the Budget Department at the Ministry of Finance and a candidate on the list, claims that the project's funding will come from the cancellation of coalition funds: "Diverting 7-9 billion...

Avraham Burg has joined the new Jewish-Arab party "Mekom Le-Kulanu" ("A Place for All of Us"). In an interview with Ynet, he stated that after "four traumatic years," Israeli society needs an alternative based on equality and Jewish-Arab partnership.

Likud members will arrive at the polls tomorrow to form the next list, with one central question in the background: where is the party headed? Netanyahu knows that the list will have a decisive influence on the election campaign, and he needs a tight, disciplined, loyal — and if possible, statesmanlike — list more than ever. Also in focus: the influence of Tali Gottlieb and the test of the...

First publication: Photos of party members were displayed alongside elected officials from the coalition, with the line "I will not be silent because my country has changed its face." The family of the late songwriter contacted the party - and the campaign, which had been successful among the left-wing bloc, was deleted from all platforms.

The internal battle within Likud is intensifying ahead of tomorrow's primaries. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed Dr. Ruth Kabesa-Abramzon for the 'new woman' slot, placing her in direct competition with Osnat Zohar and Keren Bublil, the candidate backed by MK David Bitan.

The "Fly & Vote" initiative offers Israelis abroad a subsidy for flight tickets to Israel to exercise their right to vote. Likud claims this activity constitutes the criminal offense of election bribery and violates the Party Funding Law.

"History repeats itself": 50 years after the historic initiative of Rabbi Menachem Porush, the "HaKahal" party decided to recreate the success by scattering leaflets from a helicopter over Haredi centers across the country. In response to the decision by Haredi press outlets to block their advertisements, they stated: "No boycott or attempt to silence us will prevent our message from reaching the...

Following the Likud's request to reconsider the decision prohibiting party representatives at polling stations from transmitting real-time information about the identity of voters, Judge Solberg ruled that "in the name of transparency and the purity of the elections, the data will be provided to the public - but the identity of the voters will remain confidential." The decision clarified: this is...

After Supreme Court Justice Alex Stein froze coalition transfers made during the parliamentary recess, the Knesset submitted a formal response. It argues that the Finance Committee meeting was convened legally, in accordance with the Speaker's authority and established parliamentary practice.

Advocacy activist Yosef Haddad is behind the application to register the "Israel Amitza" ("Brave Israel") party and is in contact with former Givati Brigade commander Ofer Winter, who is also considering forming a political platform. Haddad's name was recently mentioned as a potential candidate for a reserved spot in the Likud.

In an interview with "120 and One", ynet's political podcast, the Likud MK claims that opposition to the legislation was not widespread: "There were not a million people in the streets. The media presented it that way." On the attempt to oust Netanyahu after 7/10: "I had concerns, it's a dangerous move." On former boss Gilad Erdan: "A Likudnik does not vote for satellite parties." On the storm...

In Israel, unlike most Western countries, only those physically present in the country on election day are allowed to vote, with the exception of a small group of public officials. Ahead of the upcoming election cycle, a debate is emerging over organized flights bringing Israelis from abroad to vote, and whether this constitutes illegal election financing. Yohanan Plesner, president of the Israel...

Weeks before the closing of the lists for the 26th Knesset elections, the battle for new recruits is in full swing. Some have passed primaries and others were parachuted in by party leaders, and their positions are still unclear. Just this week, a "shark" shielded by Netanyahu and an Olympic medalist who lost his most precious entered the arena. In recent months, protest activists, entrepreneurs...

First publication: For years, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has used Israeli clearing for the Palestinian banking system as a tool of pressure. At a recent cabinet meeting, Itamar Ben Gvir told him: "You sold your principles for the sake of building a few houses." The Shin Bet under David Zini warned that without financial oxygen for banks in the West Bank, the PA faces collapse.

Internal polls conducted by Likud ministers and MKs revealed that for 80% of registered members, the battle against the Supreme Court and the Attorney General is the most burning issue. What started as the message of an unpopular politician has become the central spine of the party's platform.

Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the IDF to draft a plan transferring enforcement powers regarding Israeli citizens in Judea and Samaria to the police. Katz argues that the military should focus exclusively on counter-terrorism and border defense rather than civilian law enforcement.

After a prolonged evacuation and numerous promises, Israel's northernmost city is still in the midst of an unprecedented disaster. Likud traditionally receives an overwhelming majority, but the feeling of abandonment puts loyalty to the test: between the Betar supporters who cannot imagine another ballot, and the residents who give the government a grade of "zero". Key voices, second part of the...

The party court president, former MK Michael Kleiner, was privy to the surprising reservation of spots for Israel Katz and Haim Katz. As someone usually considered an oppositionist in the movement, he actually assisted the Prime Minister, and according to him, not for the first time: "We found all sorts of creative ways that provided a democratic veneer." To the claim that state security was used...

After supporting laws on draft evasion and exemption from arrests, the Minister of Finance claims that a "condition for entering the next government" will be his plan for "reducing reserve duty days to only 30 per year by 2027" - which relies, among other things, on the conscription of Haredim. Smotrich: "I presented the plan to the army, they told me, 'We don't manage the Treasury for you'."

Will this stir echoes in London? The prime minister took a swipe at Britain in a podcast, hinting at past remarks by JD Vance. “Someone said the first Islamic Republic with nuclear weapons will be Britain. We are concerned that there won’t be another one here, in Iran.”

Tensions in the Palestinian village of Qusra led Knesset candidate Nimrod Shafer to call for the dismissal of Central Command chief Avi Bluth. Shafer deleted the tweet, but the Democrats called on candidates to moderate their messaging. And what was the surprising position of the Arab candidate?

Beit El Council head, Shai Alon, claimed that the blockade is an "irreversible damage to Israel and the settlement movement." He told ynet that the "lost youth" responsible for the violence "are in the areas of Ben Gvir and Son Har-Melech" - and absolved Smotrich and the IDF of responsibility. Yesha Council head: "There is no justification for violence against uninvolved people or security...

Minister Shlomo Karhi called on citizens living abroad to refrain from coming to Israel to vote in the elections, claiming the left is "trying to bring in masses." Israelis living abroad responded with sharp criticism, emphasizing their deep connection to the country and their sense of responsibility for its future.

The Prime Minister published a video of a visit he made to a mall in Jerusalem, where he received sympathy and support from all sides. However, his supporters who called out to him "we love you" - apparently underwent prior screening.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi was asked why Israel does not allow voting from abroad. He replied: "Whoever lives in the country should influence its future, and whoever does not is invited to make Aliyah." He claimed the Left is attempting to bring masses from abroad.

Ahead of the 2026 elections, MK Evgeny Soba (Yisrael Beiteinu) and MK Avichai Boaron (Likud) met in the ynet studio to discuss key issues. MK Boaron claimed an "almost total victory" in Gaza, while MK Soba argued that "without Netanyahu, the result would have been better."

Yonatan Urich, the Prime Minister's advisor, wrote on X that 'it is not about Egypt,' following a tweet by an advisor who accused the Prime Minister of 'leaking against a country in the Middle East.' The tweet came after a report that officials in a regional country advised being flexible and reaching an agreement with Israel in order to 'lull' it while preparing for a larger conflict.

The Minister of National Security, who has 78 recorded traffic violations, criticized the police decision to lower the speed enforcement threshold. He announced plans to discuss the matter with the Police Commissioner.

Will the parties that made up the Joint List run on two different lists in the upcoming elections? After the explosion in contacts and the crisis with Ahmad Tibi's Ta'al, mediation efforts continue - but time is running out: "We need unity more than ever."

In less than a week, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto celebrated the engagement of his son and daughter, with numerous politicians in attendance. The Knesset Speaker and senior ministers were documented in conversation with the rabbi, alongside a close associate of the Prime Minister and a prominent media consultant.

A Taub Center analysis warns that the rising number of eligible voters will increase the votes required to enter the Knesset. Estimates range from 171,000 votes at a 70% turnout to 195,000 at an 80% turnout. Without mergers, small parties risk wasting hundreds of thousands of votes.

The "absolute victory" Netanyahu promised in the war against Hamas has yet to be achieved, and the Prime Minister finds himself two and a half months before the elections forced to balance between the President's demand to advance the implementation of the agreement in the Strip and the fear of alienating his supporters. While polls are discouraging, strikes in Gaza have already ceased: "This is...

Benjamin Netanyahu has worked to reserve a spot on the Likud list for businessman Oren Dobronsky, aiming to appeal to voters. However, the appointment has sparked debate due to Dobronsky's past harsh criticism of Donald Trump and ceasefire policies.

Businessman and investor Oren Dobronsky has been presented as the first reserved candidate on the Likud list for the upcoming elections. He is set to lead the artificial intelligence sector following the vote.