Politics

The Central Election Committee voted to disqualify Mansour Abbas and his Ra'am party from the upcoming Knesset elections following controversial remarks.

The Knesset Finance Committee approved 15 billion shekels in 2026 budget adjustments for the Ministry of Defense and the IDF, alongside funds for tax compensation and reservists.

The bereaved families forum "Choosing Life" will request an updated security assessment from ISA Director David Zini regarding alleged ties between Ra'am and terrorism.

A bitter political feud between Israeli Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf and his powerful chief of staff Moti Babchik has led to mediated negotiations aimed at redefining their respective powers within the Gur Hasidic sect.

Twelve families moved to the new settlement of Mtzoukei Eretz in the eastern Binyamin region on Wednesday, as Israeli ministers pledged continued expansion despite international criticism.

Tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronsky has joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's advisory team focusing on artificial intelligence. In a recent discussion, Netanyahu outlined plans to combat the cost of living by increasing market competition and removing import barriers.

A Knesset committee session exposed systematic underage marriages in Yavniel, where former educators report high rates of child brides and a culture of silence surrounding the phenomenon.

Activists blocked the entrance to Metzudat Ze'ev in Tel Aviv on Wednesday to protest attempts to disqualify Arab candidate lists from the upcoming elections.

US President Donald Trump shared a Newsmax article on Truth Social showing the right-wing bloc led by Benjamin Netanyahu leading in the latest Israeli election poll ahead of the October 27 vote.

Pro-government media personality Yaakov Bardugo has largely disappeared from public view after securing a spot on the Likud party list, as part of a strategic campaign to attract moderate voters.

Yisrael Beytenu and Yashar! support disqualifying Arab candidates over October 7 statements, backed by the Attorney General.

The Knesset Finance Committee reviewed a 14.8 billion shekel defense boost and a disputed 13 million shekel loan for Slice Provident Funds amid missing financial reports.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a secret meeting with Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich to coordinate political strategy and counter Ofer Winter ahead of the elections.

A week has passed since Yariv Levin authorized the Shin Bet to decide on state security for Gadi Eisenkot, yet no decision has been made with 34 days until the elections.

The Central Election Committee is reviewing petitions to disqualify candidates and parties for the 26th Knesset elections, focusing heavily on Balad politician Sami Abu Shehadeh.

The Prime Minister's Office has revealed that Benjamin Netanyahu's February trip to Washington cost 1.5 million shekels, following a freedom of information petition.

French President Emmanuel Macron claimed at the UN that Hamas never operated in the West Bank, sparking swift factual pushback regarding militant networks.

An unearthed interview shows MK Sami Abu Shehadeh voicing support for Gaza's resistance days after the October 7 massacre, contradicting his previous election committee claims.

Likud officials are urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reconsider a surplus-vote agreement, weighing options between Bezalel Smotrich and Ofer Winter's new party ahead of the Knesset elections.

A new Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party leading with 23 mandates, followed by Likud with 20 and the BeYachad list with 13 ahead of Netanyahu's UN speech.

Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit rejected Moshe Mor Yosef's petition for an interim order against the Dotan Committee's disqualification of his Matnasim CEO candidacy.

The "Likud" party has petitioned the Central Elections Committee demanding urgent action against political bias in AI models ahead of the 26th Knesset elections.

Itamar Ben Gvir announced that «Otzma Yehudit» will demand the defense portfolio for himself and the justice portfolio for Tali Gotliv in the next government, presenting a broad security and judicial reform platform.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that breast cancer researcher Dr. Keren Assayag is joining Likud. She is slated for a senior executive role in higher education rather than a Knesset seat.

Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman was spotted at Ben Gurion Airport heading to New York for the UN General Assembly, as Prime Minister Netanyahu prepares for a brief, single-day visit to address the summit.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid is set to host key bloc heads Naftali Bennett, Gadi Eisenkot, Avigdor Lieberman, and Yair Golan in Tel Aviv to coordinate political strategies amid recent poll friction.

The Attorney General opposes resuming the ILA director general appointment process for Bezalel Smotrich's associate, Yehuda Eliah, citing severe conflicts of interest and election-period restrictions.

Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg rejected a request by Sami Abu Shehadeh to postpone his election disqualification hearing, ordering participation via Zoom following his hospitalization.

Yashar! party leader Gadi Eisenkot slammed Channel 14 after the network falsely claimed he grew up in Afula, clarifying he was born in Tiberias and raised in Eilat.

The Yashar! party led by Gadi Eisenkot supports disqualifying Sami Abu Shehadeh from the Knesset elections over post-October 7 remarks praising the Hamas attack.

Jerusalem District Court judges sharply reprimanded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s defense team for failing to coordinate witnesses and secure backups, demanding strict advance scheduling.

Media personality and international advocate Titi Aynaw Frankel has officially endorsed Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman ahead of the upcoming elections, praising his experience and consistency.

Shas MK Michael Malkieli sparked a political uproar by dismissing former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot as a "pet Moroccan" during a broadcast interview, drawing sharp reactions across the political spectrum.

Yashar! party leader Gadi Eisenkot harshly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a radio interview, accusing him of spreading lies and cultivating a treason conspiracy theory regarding October 7.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara faces a strict deadline today to submit her stance on petitions to disqualify Ra'am from the 26th Knesset elections.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will conduct a lightning visit to New York to address the UN General Assembly, avoiding overnight stays and meetings with President Trump amid security and logistical constraints.

Einav Zangauker called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take responsibility for October 7 and apologize to victims and the Israeli public ahead of Yom Kippur.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly plans to appoint close associate Yaakov Bardugo to a media-related role if he forms the next government, sparking discussion.

A new investigation by Channel 12 raises serious financial questions about a non-profit founded by Shas Knesset candidate Dror Amos, concerning funds meant for war bereaved families.

Taliq Guili, mother of fallen hero Ran Guili, discusses her entry into Likud politics, the controversy over her campaign remarks, and her vision for the upcoming Knesset.