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Until a few days ago, she was confident that her name would appear on the Likud party list, but she was ultimately disqualified from the primaries. Consequently, the young politician decided to take a break and left the country.

The chairman of the El Al workers' union has distributed a list of candidates recommended for support in the Likud central committee elections, notably excluding Transportation Minister Miri Regev. The move follows a fierce struggle by Israeli airline employees against plans to establish a Wizz Air base in Israel.

Following the report on News 14 last week regarding the activities of the "Bou" association and the approximately two million shekels transferred to it since the beginning of its operations, inquiries were sent today (Sunday) to the Democrats party, the association, and the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg. At the center are questions regarding the connection...

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.

Yinon Magal reported an emergency meeting in Netanyahu's office regarding rumors that Tali Gottlieb and May Golan were in talks with Otzma Yehudit. Gottlieb and Golan vehemently denied the claims, calling them disgraceful lies.

After months of an intensive campaign in an attempt to be elected to the Likud list for the Knesset, Hadar Muchtar was forced to watch the primaries take place without her and left for Georgia. According to her spokesperson, the decision to fly was made following the blow she suffered after not receiving the seniority reduction that would have allowed her to run.

Sources in the ruling party condemned the statement by the 8 foreign ministers of Muslim countries, who accused Israel of sabotaging Donald Trump's plan in the Gaza Strip. "They want to topple Netanyahu so that Eisenkot and Yair Golan will give them everything they want - it will not happen."

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...

With a detailed list of recommended candidates, support videos, and inquiries from ministers and MKs looking for a safety net, the chairman of Otzma Yehudit is not content with managing his own party, but is effectively running the ruling party's primaries. Facing Netanyahu's pressure to increase reserved spots and the close connection with the radical stream, the question arises: is Likud losing...

Reserve Colonel Hezi Nechama, one of the founders of the Forum of Commanders and Fighters in the Reserves and one of the authors of the "Generals' Plan" to defeat Hamas, announced his joining the "Unity" party. Nechama emphasized a right-wing security concept, which means abandoning the containment policy and achieving victory on the battlefield.

Correspondence from a closed WhatsApp group of Likud activists reveals calls to field a rival against Netanyahu from within the party after October 7. Simultaneously, a headquarters of thousands of party members has identified preferred candidates ahead of the primaries.

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...

As part of the effort to expand its hold on the periphery, the chairman of the Yashar! party will hold a political conference tomorrow in Kiryat Malachi, a traditional stronghold of support for the Likud, on the same day the party's primaries are held. At the same time, the party has launched a new outdoor advertising campaign.

Against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding Nir Barkat and the crisis within the Likud party, screenwriter Meni Asayag criticized Amit Segal's reporting, stating there is a very high probability that the journalist's goal is to harm the ruling party.

One of the most intriguing battles in the Likud primaries is taking place right at the top. It is not about a spot in the top five, but about who will capture the first place after Benjamin Netanyahu.

The former IDF Chief of Staff is shifting gears ahead of the October 27 elections and releasing a unique campaign ad being screened in movie theaters. The video is designed as a blockbuster trailer, presenting Eisenkot as a "Golani guy from Eilat" who has come to replace the government "in style".

The chairman of The Democrats, Yair Golan, has sparked controversy after quoting Yasser Arafat in an Arabic-language Facebook post. Responding to criticism regarding his outreach to the Arab sector, he declared: "Whoever does not like it — let him go drink the sea water."

Political drama in Hadera: Reports circulated in the city's political corridors suggesting that Likud branch chairman Shlomo Buzaglo reached an agreement with ultra-Orthodox representatives to remove Justice Minister Yariv Levin from the recommended candidates list to boost Eli Cohen's standing.

We sat Grandma Malka and granddaughter Or in front of the cameras for a conversation about the situation in the country, the difference between the generation of then and the generation of today, and what considerations lead them to decide which ballot to put in the box.

Ahead of the Likud primaries, Member of Knesset Almog Cohen, in a conversation with Erel Segal and Eyal Berkovic, rejects Itamar Ben Gvir's claim that he did him a favor and recalls the night of the budget: "The government could have fallen, I was the 61st vote."

The Central Elections Committee recorded a two-fold increase in the number of candidates compared to the previous elections, but only about 35,000 will be accepted for the position. On Wednesday, registration will open for 14,000 election integrity inspectors.

Haim Jelin, a resident of Be'eri and a former Knesset member, spoke on 103fm radio about the government's policy in Gaza. He expressed distrust in the political leadership and questioned whether the State of Israel is being run by mere circumstances.

A group of public figures and rabbis is working to establish a new list appealing to moderate religious Zionism, the traditional public, and the state-oriented Right. The goal is to form an independent force capable of integrating into the "third bloc".

The Yashar party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, is rising not only in the polls but also in the volume of donations and guarantees. The party has so far raised 26 loan guarantees totaling 15.56 million shekels.

Elisaf Peretz sets an ambitious goal for the new party and clarifies to whom he will not give the keys to the coalition. In an interview with 103FM, he explained why he believes in a breakthrough and drew a red line regarding Benjamin Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox parties.

The Minister of Economy rejected the reports of a move against the Prime Minister, declared that he supports Netanyahu and will respect the decisions of the Likud. Ahead of the primaries, he added: "The next big issue is to dismantle the PA."

Likud comptroller Shai Galili, who is running in the Coastal Plain (Mishor HaHof) district, claimed that the Tamra branch was assigned to the district even though its location is in the Haifa and Galilee area. The chairman of the election committee replied that due to the "significant delay," the change cannot be made now, but clarified: "In the future, the necessary change will be made."

MK Nissim Vaturi claimed that attempts to oust Netanyahu had been made in the past, and mentioned a move he said was intended to 'crown Avigdor Lieberman in Likud.' In the background: concerns in Netanyahu's circle about internal organization after the primaries.

Ahead of the Likud primaries, Minister of Economy Nir Barkat has launched a campaign against Channel 12, accusing the outlet of political persecution. The conflict is marked by ongoing mutual lawsuits.

After returning from Cyprus and declaring that he is a leftist who votes for the "Democrats," the star of "The Buzaglos" responds to the political drama that stirred Israeli politics and asks to "close the story": "It is legitimate, part of life" | All the details

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is willing to go for another round of elections if that is the last option for him to remain in power. However, the White House is particularly concerned about such a scenario.

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.

The Minister of National Security sparked a storm online after sharing footage of a bride and groom being led to a police station. After the post was removed, he claimed on Galei Israel radio that the social network was behind the deletion: 'I am proud of it, the police on my watch are changing the equation.'

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...

Unlike previous internal elections where recommended candidate lists were handled behind closed doors, this time the Prime Minister has decided to express open support for candidates on both the national and district lists, ensuring the message reaches all Likud voters.

The chairman of Otzma Yehudit claimed that four ministers and four sitting MKs approached him ahead of the Likud primaries. According to him, he rejected the requests: "Likud is Likud, Otzma is Otzma." Ben Gvir clarified that he does not intend to turn the Otzma Yehudit list into an alternative path for Likud members.

Former Director General of the Central Elections Committee, Adv. Orly Adas, was interviewed on 103FM and addressed the criticism regarding the decision not to place polling stations in nursing homes during the upcoming elections.