Ynet

Former minister Matan Kahana of the 'Yashar!' party has spoken out against the potential dismissal of senior officials, including Shin Bet head David Zini, in a future government. He emphasized that legal appointments must be respected.

First publication: Netali Shem Tov met with Gilad Erdan who offered her to join his party - but she refused. According to sources, Shem Tov is seriously considering entering politics, and does not rule out the possibility of integrating into the Likud, insofar as the move is officially carried out.

Defense Minister Israel Katz denied reports that he dismissed Central Command chief Avi Bluth live on air. Katz called the allegations part of a political campaign against the government.

Yoav Segalovitz of Yesh Atid and Mansour Abbas of Ra'am are forming a political alliance that could alter the election landscape. This move challenges long-standing paradigms regarding the participation of Arab parties in government.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court refuting MK Sharren Haskel's claims that she was pressured to document her vote for State Comptroller. Police have begun investigating the matter.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi questioned Yair Golan's heroic actions on October 7, labeling him and his party members as "terrorist lovers." This statement marks another instance of conspiracy theories being spread against the leader of The Democrats party.

The Likud chairman appeared in voter records as having voted, despite not participating at any polling station. During the election, Likud central committee members approved allowing incumbent ministers and MKs to run in districts. Numerous petitions alleging irregularities have been filed. A Likud spokesperson stated that Netanyahu voted via a ballot box brought to him personally.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to win back moderate right-wing voters who have distanced themselves due to his policies regarding the ultra-Orthodox. By launching a LinkedIn account, he aims to engage tech workers and youth with an economic agenda. This shift comes as the Likud party responds to the growing political influence of Gadi Eizenkot among these demographics.

Contacts between Mansour Abbas and Yoav Segalovitz have stirred Israeli politics. Ra'am is undergoing a major reform, separating from the Islamic Movement and moving toward independent primaries.

After a two-week delay, former minister Gilad Erdan is expected to announce his return to politics and the formation of a new party for the 26th Knesset elections. He has begun talks with potential candidates and issued a sharp critique of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Likud court is examining information regarding fraud, invalid vote counting, and the removal of observers during the vote on proposals by Benjamin Netanyahu and Haim Katz. The initiative allowing MKs and ministers to run in districts passed by only two votes, and a recount is expected.

Amid protests in Tel Aviv and Haifa, retired Major General Yom Tov Samia accused the government of betraying national values and demanded the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre.

Next week, Knesset member Yoav Segalovitz is set to meet with Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas to discuss his inclusion in the party's electoral list in a realistic spot. Polls indicate that Segalovitz holds unique trust within the Arab sector, a move that could significantly alter Ra'am's status in Israeli politics.

At the National Security Conference, Israeli party leaders presented their strategies for coexistence in a region where part of the population rejects Israel's right to exist. We have compiled their responses to this fundamental challenge.

MK Ron Katz (Yesh Atid) has announced his resignation from the Knesset. Meanwhile, within Likud, internal tensions persist regarding the party list formation process and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's influence.

During a closed-door meeting, the Democrats party leadership instructed candidates to coordinate all public statements with headquarters. Gaby Lasky urged Yair Golan to replace the term "Judea and Samaria" with "West Bank," but the chairman rejected the request.

Identification via dog tags and an additional soldier, voting in protected spaces, and documentation in case of evacuation to a shelter: The cannons are roaring even as elections approach, and the Central Elections Committee is preparing for various scenarios. Decisions regarding voting during wartime, and also: the concern in the Likud about "bribery."

The Democrats party could be the second largest in the change bloc if Bennett and Lapid split after the elections. Its members do not hide their desire to promote the idea of a Palestinian state. But this is exactly what could keep the undecided from the Religious Zionist sector in the embrace of Netanyahu and the Haredim.

The Prime Minister said he "only heard about the reactions" to the video he published himself, in which Gadi Eizenkot is seen running to hug a young man, and at the last moment deviates to hug Mansour Abbas. The young man reminded many of Eizenkot's son who fell in the war; the PM stated: "It is better not to engage in bereavement; if it were the other way around, you would have paralyzed the...

Ahead of the 2026 elections, Knesset member Zvi Sukkot (Religious Zionism) and Liran Avishar Ben-Horin (Yachad) debated key issues, ranging from the cancellation of the Oslo Accords to ultra-Orthodox conscription and the cost of living.

After the Likud Central Committee narrowly approved the proposal by Haim Katz and Benjamin Netanyahu to change election procedures, MK David Bitan alleged significant voting irregularities, including the invalidation of valid ballots. Likud activist Dor Harlap has filed a separate legal petition regarding the process.

The acting director-general of the Central Elections Committee has reminded polling institutes and media outlets that, starting tomorrow, they must submit full poll data to the committee to ensure transparency and prevent public deception.

Religious Zionism has only recently returned to passing the electoral threshold in polls, after a prolonged period in which the national-religious public did not find a political home. The public is angry at the conduct of its representatives towards the Haredi society - but it is still unclear if alternatives like Chili Tropper, Yoaz Hendel, Gilad Erdan or Yuli Edelstein will manage to erode its...

In recent years, support for the Levi Eshkol Heritage Center has been severely cut. Commemoration budgets are being redirected to other bodies, including those associated with the Likud. Eshkol's grandson criticizes the move as discriminatory, while the Prime Minister's Office attributes the cuts to an increase in the number of eligible organizations.

At a conference hosted by ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth in collaboration with INSS, leading Israeli figures discussed strategic security issues and the upcoming election agenda. Gadi Eizenkot asserted his bid for Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett accused Qatar of funding Iran, and Avigdor Lieberman warned of the economic consequences of failing to pass an equal conscription law.

The billboards of the "Siat HaTzibur HaCharedi" faction include the letter 'Gimel'—which represents United Torah Judaism on the ballot. Because of this, the party received several letters—which even included a warning before filing a formal complaint with the Central Elections Committee—demanding the removal of the billboards.

The chairman of The Democrats, Yair Golan, stated that if his party wins 15 mandates, he expects to serve as Minister of Defense. He also identified Gadi Eisenkot as the "natural candidate" for Prime Minister of the anti-Netanyahu bloc and criticized the performance of Shin Bet head David Zini.

In an interview at the National Security Conference of ynet and INSS, the Ra'am chairman argued that two factors prevent Arabs from realizing their citizenship: "One of the factors is the fear of inviting us to the coalition, the second factor is Arab political forces that only ask that the state solve the problem of crime and violence."

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz refused to commit to withdrawing from the race if his party fails to pass the electoral threshold. He attacked Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him the "father of division and failure," and confirmed meetings with potential political partners.

The Admor of Gur, once a key supporter of Benjamin Netanyahu, has become one of his fiercest opponents, leading a campaign to topple the government over the draft law and personal political grievances.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, speaking at the ynet and INSS conference, dismissed criticism of settlers as an "antisemitic campaign." He also warned against ingratitude toward President Donald Trump and criticized the opposition, predicting the formation of a "Season government" if they return to power.

The Minister of National Security defined Iran as a "Nazi regime" at the National Security Conference of "Yedioth Ahronoth" and INSS, and claimed that the US President is naive in his desire to reach an agreement.

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman stated at a security conference that failure to pass a universal conscription law would force a 16% income tax hike. He also criticized Netanyahu for blocking past operations against Hamas and advocated for an independent missile corps.

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot warned of a loss of control in Judea and Samaria and criticized the government. He stated he would not join a coalition with parties that reject the values of a Jewish and democratic state.

MK Mansour Abbas's party will hold internal elections next month. The list will maintain a geographical balance between the Galilee, the Triangle, and the Negev. Abbas confirmed that Ra'am will not join a list with Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad.

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee ordered the removal of the video, noting that it 'looks realistic.' He explained that the disclaimer regarding AI usage was not sufficiently visible, failing to prevent the potential deception of voters.

The coalition criticized the legal counsel for hindering the implementation of the law to deport terrorists' families. With no Interior Minister in place, the government will transfer authority to the Prime Minister.

A few days after replacing Sharren Haskel, Bouskila ordered that the office wall display not only the photos of former Foreign Ministers, but also those of the deputies. Now, the Deputy Minister in the transitional government will appear alongside Benjamin Netanyahu, Tzipi Hotovely, Tzachi Hanegbi, Roni Milo, and ten others.

MK Ron Katz has announced his resignation, joining several other Yesh Atid members who will not run in the upcoming elections. Amidst the party's declining poll numbers, Katz stated he is taking a break from public life to embark on a new path.

The international arrest warrant has dramatically reduced Benjamin Netanyahu's travel destinations, and the Wing of Zion plane spends long weeks in training and inspections. Operating costs have totaled about 60 million shekels over three years, but the Prime Minister's Office insists it remains a strategic asset ensuring immediate operational capability.