Politics

Arkia is launching a route to Marrakech, with Minister of Transport Miri Regev and senior ministry officials on board. The timing of the trip has sparked controversy due to the ongoing chaos at Ben Gurion Airport.

Congressman Randy Fine defeated Dan Bilzerian and other candidates in Florida's 6th District after an AI-generated video targeted him with antisemitic slurs. Fine, who holds the endorsement of Donald Trump, is now the favorite for the general election.

Matan Kahana claimed that at this stage, mergers in the 'change bloc' do not increase its power, and estimated that at the moment of truth, the parties will unite behind Gadi Eisenkot. Regarding the results of the Likud primaries, he said: "It is nothing like what Begin dreamed of."

A mysterious billboard in Tel Aviv reading "Soon you will have someone to vote for" alongside the date 25.08 has fueled speculation that Ofer Winter is launching an independent party. Discussions are underway regarding potential candidates for his prospective list.

The Minister of National Security toured Basmat Tab'un accompanied by heavy security - and absorbed curses and shouts from residents: "Everyone is laughing at you", "You are a terrorist". The documentation comes after several incidents that sparked sharp criticism in the Arab society against the minister and the police.

Likud spokesperson Guy Levy expressed confidence in the party's electoral victory, ruled out reserved spots for Gabi Ashkenazi or Yossi Cohen, and addressed concerns regarding party list composition and primary irregularities.

Lucy Aharish, host of the program "Sichat HaYom" on Channel 13, harshly attacked Minister Idit Silman, who suffered a heavy defeat in the primaries, and mentioned the huge debt she left behind: "She created a debt that could reach about 4 billion shekels."

Democrats chairman Yair Golan sparked controversy after posting a video featuring an Arabic song. Yinon Magal claimed the music originates from a Syrian series with anti-Israel themes, while former hostage Rom Braslavsky noted it was the same music played by his captors in Gaza.

Following the July Maariv publication on the possibility of the ultra-Orthodox-right-wing bloc dissolving: an i24NEWS report reveals that Moshe Gafni discussed with rabbis the possibility of a government led by Gadi Eisenkot and wonders if the price of the alliance with the right justifies the harm to yeshiva students.

In the elected list, there are only two religious candidates in realistic spots, and no representative for security figures. Russian-speaking community representative Ze'ev Elkin is out. Only two women reached a realistic spot. The Prime Minister hopes to bridge the gap with reserved spots.

Petitions were filed by dozens of senior citizens after the Knesset canceled the arrangement allowing polling stations in assisted living facilities. Despite this significant achievement, the struggle continues, as approximately 100 additional stations will not be opened due to political considerations.

A breakthrough in negotiations for the re-establishment of the Joint List has occurred. According to information received by Walla, Ta'al chairman Ahmad Tibi has dropped his opposition to the plan proposed by the "Reconciliation Committee." A Maariv poll suggests that a merger of the three Arab parties would secure 8 seats for the Joint List.

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.

Chairman of Degel HaTorah, MK Moshe Gafni, attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Tuesday, claiming she is acting on matters for which she has no authority. Gafni clarified that yeshiva students will continue to study Torah despite the developments.

During the program "The Patriots," Dr. Avishai Ben-Haim issued a firm call against external reserved spots in party lists. Ben-Haim emphasized that there is no need for candidates coming from outside the primary system, as there are enough worthy figures within the party.

An i24NEWS poll conducted following the Likud primaries shows the party rising to 31 mandates. Despite the gain, the coalition bloc led by Netanyahu remains at 58 mandates.

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...

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich uploaded a video to social media in which he launched a sharp attack against the 15 billion shekel plan for the rehabilitation of the North presented by Gadi Eisenkot, accusing his opponent of manipulating public opinion.

Moshe Feiglin, a guest on the new episode of the C14 web program "On the Way to the Ballot Box with Dana Ron," returned to the period when he was one of the prominent figures in the Likud and claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted to block his progress in the party. Feiglin said that after his activity in the "Zo Artzeinu" movement, he worked for mass enrollment in the Likud: "I...

Zehut party chairman Moshe Feiglin appeared on the "On the Way to the Ballot Box" program to discuss his personal loss and criticize the management of the war nearly three years after October 7.

The Attorney General has called for an expansion of economic and personal sanctions against ultra-Orthodox individuals liable for military service. The directive follows a high-level meeting with representatives from the IDF, defense, finance, and justice ministries.

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen, who secured the eighth spot in the Likud primaries, was interviewed on "Five in the Evening" on 103fm, shared his feelings following the achievement, addressed Benjamin Netanyahu's support, and presented his views regarding the conscription of ultra-Orthodox and his political aspirations.

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.

The Likud primaries have resulted in 17 ministers and Knesset members leaving the legislature. All departing MKs will receive a substantial adjustment grant, reaching up to 312,000 shekels depending on their tenure.

Eizenkot's party rejected Likud's demand to remove the jingle video, claiming it is composed of real footage only. According to them, artificial intelligence was used to write the jingle - and its use was explicitly noted.

The Noam Le-Israel party sent a warning letter to Shas demanding they stop using a campaign that it claims was copied from them. The party argues that the use of the campaign could mislead voters and generate illicit benefits.

Advocate Yonatan Yakubovich, who served as a member of the Herzliya City Council on behalf of the National Unity party, joins Yisrael Beiteinu and expresses support for Avigdor Lieberman: "The leader Israel needs at this time." His joining comes about two weeks after the joining of Lili Ben-Ami.

Following the results of the Likud primaries, opposition party leaders criticized the party's new list. Yair Lapid stated that "Likud needs a rest from power," Naama Lazimi called for them to step down, and Gadi Eisenkot labeled the list as "the October 7th list."

Following the release of the Likud primary results, Nesli Barda criticized the senior party members who secured top spots on the list. Watch the anchor's pointed monologue.

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.

Dana Varon criticized MK Gilad Kariv on air following a video where the politician addressed the Arab sector. The presenter accused "The Democrats" party of duplicity, urging them to be transparent about their political agenda.

Hili Tropper, chairman of the "Zionist Home - The Reservists" party, stated that his political faction will not join a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. He emphasized his commitment to forming a broad Zionist coalition.

With primaries concluded, the election campaign for the 26th Knesset is entering its final stretch. The schedule includes the submission of final candidate lists, the start of official propaganda, and the general election day on October 27, 2026.

Minister May Golan reacted to the Likud primary results, where despite receiving 19,214 votes, she was pushed to the 40th spot on the party list—a position not considered realistic according to current polls.

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...

A 'Kan 11' investigation reveals the sophisticated ruse of media consultant Julian Levinson, who offered services worth one million shekels to map out the network operating behind the aggressive campaign against Zvika Nave.

During a tour of Ariel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to establish a regional university hospital, nine years after laying the cornerstone for the institution's medical faculty.

Minister Dudi Amsalem, who secured the 17th spot on the Likud list, addressed the primary results on Tuesday via the social network X, thanking party members for their support. Alongside his gratitude, Amsalem reflected on his last term, admitting that he did not manage to accomplish everything he had planned.

Commentator on the Arab world, Dr. Eddie Cohen, addressed today, Tuesday, the campaign that, according to him, is being conducted in the Arab world against the Likud party and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In an interview on the "Noon Journal" program, he claimed: "They want to bring down the Right."

Despite the victory in the primaries and securing a realistic spot, the Knesset member does not spare criticism, accusing the Prime Minister's advisors of deliberate sabotage attempts while issuing a dramatic political warning for the future.