Politics

Israeli political blocs are actively plotting to recruit defectors from rival factions as the race for the Knesset Speaker heats up and coalition tensions mount.

Cabinet member Orit Strock warned Iran against engaging with Israel, criticized former military secretary leaks, and urged right-wing unity ahead of the elections.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara will review senior appointments planned by Shin Bet chief David Zini ahead of the elections to ensure compliance with legal restraint guidelines.

Shas has launched a massive outdoor campaign ahead of the upcoming elections, warning the ultra-Orthodox public against low turnout and the formation of a secular left-wing government.

Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot raised 14.38 million shekels in guarantees within a week, pushing total funds to 30 million shekels ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections.

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman warned that upcoming elections will decide between universal conscription and draft evasion, outlining plans for a constitution and mandatory service.

Ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections, WIZO and the Israel Women's Network hosted a major conference in Tel Aviv focusing on women's security, rights, and representation, featuring commitments from former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Sources close to Be-yachad chairman Naftali Bennett strongly rejected Likud claims that he might join a Netanyahu-led coalition if the right fails to win 61 seats.

One hundred and ten local authority heads urge Israeli political parties to commit to a national emergency plan within 100 days to tackle the severe waste crisis and illegal fires.

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit faced a tense confrontation at the Jerusalem District Court while arriving to testify in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Former Bar Association head Efi Nave discussed leaked recordings about ex-Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, clarifying remarks concerning state pressures ahead of Mandelblit's testimony in the Netanyahu trial.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir published prison footage confronting a terrorist who allegedly plotted against him, defying recent directives by the Attorney General.

Ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections, Israeli politicians are using pop culture in campaigns. Naftali Bennett featured a sitcom star, while Benjamin Netanyahu released a GTA-themed AI video.

Recent Israeli polls show a tight deadlocked race with Gadi Eisenkot leading, while Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc ties with the opposition at 52 mandates each.

Likud officials privately assess a realistic target of 55-56 mandates to form a blocking bloc, aiming to prevent the opposition from establishing a government.

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit is set to testify in the Netanyahu trials on Sunday, facing intense cross-examination over investigation flaws.

Influencer Dana Zarmon hosted former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot on Instagram, discussing national service, leadership accountability, and upcoming elections ahead of the October 2026 Knesset vote.

With 17 days until the Knesset elections, the Joint List announced its readiness to offer a safety net to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, setting clear political and social conditions.

Brigadier General (res.) Ofer Winter announced his Amcha Yisrael party will contest the upcoming Knesset elections, conditioning his support for Benjamin Netanyahu on security and enlistment demands.

President Isaac Herzog sent a letter to Indian captain Smith Machhar, thanking him for his bravery and announcing he will receive the Presidential Medal for Civilian Bravery.

Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot has urged the Attorney General to decide on the case of ex-PM chief of staff Tzachi Braverman over protocol tampering allegations before the October elections.

National Unity leader Benny Gantz warned that ongoing political division could lead Israel to disaster, vowing to run independently in the upcoming Knesset elections despite poor polling numbers.

Zehut party leader Moshe Feiglin declared he would close the Ministry of Education and two-thirds of government portfolios if elected, sparking debate ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections.

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.