Politics

Shas published a video of Rabbi Baruch Abuhatzeira promising blessings to voters, potentially violating election laws against blessing-based voter solicitation.

Hussein al-Sheikh has informed France that Palestinian legislative elections, initially set for November 2026, will be postponed by several months due to worsening conditions.

A question about Transport Minister Miri Regev led to a tense exchange at a Modi'in election event between Naftali Bennett and the mother of a victim from the 2018 Tzafit stream disaster, reviving past controversies over ministerial accountability.

Young activists of the Democrats party were violently attacked at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, prompting harsh condemnations from party leadership who vowed to continue campaigning.

An analysis of the legal framework governing Israeli elections outlines the strict constitutional requirements, supreme court precedents, and exceptional conditions under which Knesset votes can be postponed.

Israel's first-time voters, shaped by the trauma of October 7 and historic crises, approach the upcoming Knesset elections with fractured political loyalties. A new Ynet poll reveals security and the cost of living drive their choices.

Israel and the UK reached a compromise allowing the British consulate in Jerusalem to operate as a reduced mission, following diplomatic tensions.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich launched the right-wing election ground campaign at a major emergency conference in Jerusalem.

Gadi Eisenkot discussed past prophetic warnings, revealed threats left at his fallen son's grave, and accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of altering crucial pre-war documents.

Protest leader Moshe Radman criticized Channel 12 over an election minigame and demanded that political leaders openly endorse a future government partnership with Ra'am.

A motorcycle convoy displaying Ra'am party flags in the Negev sparked public fear and political backlash, prompting police intervention and a denial from delivery firm Wolt.

Ultra-Orthodox protests across Israel triggered sharp political reactions as Shas blamed the Attorney General for unrest, while opposition leaders criticized the government for enabling draft evasion.

MK Chili Tropper expressed shock after students at a pre-military academy voiced conspiracy theories claiming internal treason occurred during the October 7 Hamas massacre.

The i24NEWS channel has asked a court to dismiss a third-party notice filed by attorney Eliad Shraga in a defamation lawsuit launched by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over comments made during a broadcast.

Data on digital campaign spending for the upcoming Knesset elections reveals massive investments by Israeli politicians on social media, with Benjamin Netanyahu leading the pack.

Right-wing Israeli organizations have urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to close the French Consulate General in Jerusalem, following the recent closure of the British consulate.

A petition filed with the Central Election Committee accuses pollster Next Data and Channel 14 of misleading the public through manipulative survey questions and undisclosed methodologies.

Likud officials explained that Itamar Ben Gvir was excluded from a right-wing voter mobilization campaign due to a lack of rabbinical infrastructure, sparking political debate.

MK Yasser Hujeirat from the Ra'am party claimed in an interview that Hamas is partly a charitable organization, sparking sharp condemnations from the Likud party ahead of the upcoming elections.

A new Ha-Dibbur survey reveals young Israeli voters' views ahead of elections, showing 81% prefer respectful politicians, though a quarter prioritize ideology over civil discourse.

Judicial Complaints Commissioner Asher Grunis closed the inquiry into Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit after he apologized and clarified remarks regarding Haredi kosher phones.

Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg ordered Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to remove campaign posts featuring children, ruling it violates election laws.

Judicial Complaints Commissioner Asher Kola ruled a complaint justified against rabbinical judge Avraham Zarbib for soliciting donations and expressing public opinions in a leaked video.

Shas has launched a sharp electoral campaign led by Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef against Itamar Ben Gvir, aiming to reclaim young Sephardic voters ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a viral GTA-themed campaign video mocking his political rivals, as political tensions mount ahead of the upcoming elections.

Ahead of the elections, Naftali Bennett addressed the "poison machine" and rumors about his marriage during a television interview on Kan 11, while his "Be-yachad" list holds 12 mandates in recent polls.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly decided that the Ministry of Justice will remain with Likud in any future right-wing government, amid competing demands from coalition partners.

The Italian Parliament faces a crucial vote on a controversial electoral law pushed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The bill would grant a large seat bonus to the winner, sparking fierce debate over democratic stability.

Yoaz Hendel called on Ofer Winter to abandon commitments to ultra-Orthodox coalitions, proposing a united Zionist bloc. Hendel criticized leadership failures, highlighted reservist burdens, and attacked Itamar Ben Gvir during a radio interview.

Former military secretary Major General Avi Gil broke his silence in a new interview, prompting strong backing from political figure Yair Lapid amid ongoing calls for transparency.

The Israel Airports Authority accuses Minister May Golan of bypassing security protocols at Ben Gurion Airport by driving her mother into a restricted zone without screening.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett blamed Benjamin Netanyahu for the October 7 massacre, vowed not to join his government, and promised strict term limits and an uncompromising stance against anti-Zionist ultra-Orthodox parties.

Yashar! party leader Gadi Eisenkot fiercely criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following remarks by former military secretary Avi Gil, accusing Netanyahu of evading responsibility for the October 7 disaster and demanding his resignation.

A Channel 13 poll in Israel shows a 20-seat tie between Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! and Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud, as Netanyahu's bloc leads with 55 mandates.

Gadi Eisenkot condemned Channel 14 as a regime channel after it boycotted the national October 7 memorial ceremony, pledging his future government would ensure proper state remembrance.

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court delivers its verdict on Thursday regarding MK Ofer Cassif, who faces charges of aggravated assault against a police officer during 2022 protests.

Ben-Gurion University President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz warns of a growing brain drain and government pressure on academia as he concludes a turbulent tenure.

Ofer Winter's "Amcha Yisrael" party is launching a sharp campaign targeting Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Katz, challenging their handling of Hamas and positioning Winter as a leader advocating decisive military victory.

Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef blamed National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for yeshiva student arrests, sparking political fallout and upcoming mass protests.