Politics

The Prime Minister rejected the treason theory surrounding the October 7 attack, hours after his wife caused a stir by hinting that Yair Golan knew about the attack before him. Golan has already sent Sara Netanyahu a warning letter demanding an apology and compensation: "Slanderous and false statements."

The Prime Minister's upcoming visit to the UN General Assembly in New York is marked by concerns over protests and potential floor provocations. The short visit is unlikely to include meetings with foreign leaders.

The Likud party continues to explore ways to unite the right-wing bloc. As reported this evening (Tuesday), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a proposal to offer the chairman of the "Amha Yisrael" party, Brigadier General (res.) Ofer Winter, several reserved spots on the joint electoral list.

Negotiations between the two parties have concluded with a final agreement. The deal includes the formation of a technical block and allocates three spots in the top ten for Feiglin's representatives. Sources involved in the talks describe the process as "pleasant and efficient," noting that there are no significant disputes at this stage.

Against the backdrop of drama within the Likud party, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu still holds five reserved spots for the party list. Party assessments suggest he will wait until the final moment and may not use all of them.

The Knesset member, who reached 20th place in the Likud primaries and is slated for a top spot in Otzma Yehudit, claimed that losing her seat in the Knesset would leave her without immunity. An indictment was filed against Gottlieb for exposing the identity of a Shin Bet agent, but the coalition decided to grant her immunity.

The judges temporarily halted the move to expand the broadcast area of several regional radio stations. The parties, including Minister Karhi, must submit their responses to the High Court by October 4.

Chairman of the Zehut party Moshe Feiglin warned today, Tuesday, that 11 doctors and 36 nurses from the An-Najah University Hospital in Nablus are expected to enter training at the Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv. According to him, the university is affiliated with the terrorist organization Hamas, and he called for the move to be cancelled.

In just about six days, on September 7, the lists for the Knesset will be finalized and the political system will enter the final stretch. The 'Amcha Yisrael' party, led by Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter, presents a significant boost for the settlement movement: the son of the legendary fighter joins.

The Foreign Minister addressed London's threats regarding construction plans in the E1 area: "If they make a mistake — there will be a response. It will work the opposite of how they dream." The full episode of the ynet political podcast "120 and One" will be released on Thursday.

Former Beit Shemesh mayor Aliza Bloch, now with the "Ha-Achdut" party, has unveiled a comprehensive education reform plan. Her agenda includes empowering principals, introducing personal contracts for top teachers, and replacing the 12th grade with a "national preparatory year."

Following intensified criticism of the Prime Minister and claims that his inner circle is working to exclude her from the party, it has emerged that the Otzma Yehudit chairman has held talks with the Likud MK. Ben Gvir is earmarking a spot for her in the top five of his list—likely the fourth. Senior Likud officials claim she requested the 12th spot and was refused.

The order was issued against the backdrop of the publication in Walla and following a petition by the Association for Civil Rights in Israel. The Association stated that "the fight against crime in Arab society is important - but it cannot justify mass infringement of citizens' rights". In fact, concrete blocks still stand today, in I'billin and Jisr az-Zarqa.

Resignations, primaries, displacements, and upheavals within parties are expected to lead to an unusual turnover in the Knesset. In Likud alone, a long list of incumbent MKs could be left out. In Yesh Atid, Lapid's revolution continues, and new parties are boasting new faces.

Social activist Moshe Har-Zion, son of the fighter Meir Har-Zion, is joining the "Amcha Yisrael" party led by Ofer Winter and will be on its list for the Knesset. Har-Zion, founder of the "Artzi" movement, previously supported the "Derech Eretz" party: "I intend to represent the people of the land, agriculture, and the rural space in the party."

The Shipping and Ports Authority demands that ministers use the state's golden share to impose an immediate veto on the deal with the German company, while a number of government ministries have already expressed firm opposition.

Minister Gila Gamliel appeared before the Likud tribunal, arguing that the irregularities were not accidental but part of a "method." During the hearing, her representative highlighted suspicious discrepancies at a polling station in Netanya, where votes were recorded for a candidate who was not running. The tribunal is considering an inspection of the ballot box.

Knesset member Debbie Biton announced on Tuesday via X that she will not run on the "Yesh Atid" list in the upcoming elections. She had informed party leader Yair Lapid of her decision last Thursday.

The Satmar Rebbes, leaders of the anti-Zionist Haredi stream, are expected to be hosted on Thursday in the Oval Office. According to a report in the US, the Rebbe told his students that he intends to raise the plight of "tens of thousands of Jews in the Land of Israel" before him. The goal: a diplomatic "victory photo" that will allow for fundraising and strengthening control over communities in...

Shas and Degel HaTorah are dealing with a court ruling that prohibits real-time tracking of voters at polling stations. Party representatives explain how the community- and technology-based mobilization system works, and in Shas they clarify: "We have adapted the systems to the new method, every activist is equipped with an app."

Elkana Federman, who was wounded by gunfire while providing security at the Nova festival on October 7, has completed the registration of the "Tkuma" party, which will appeal to the right-wing public. "The generation required to fight for the country must be part of the decisions about its future."

Walla's exposure regarding the placement of ten medical nurses in schools across the country has reached the doors of the Supreme Court. A petition was filed on behalf of the Yahal association against the Ministry of Education, claiming that the emerging program endangers children with allergies: "The safety of helpless children is not a field for 'trial and error'."

During a visit to the "Gvanim" elementary school in Ein HaMifratz for the start of the 5787 school year, President Isaac Herzog announced his intention to become a teacher once his term at the President's Residence concludes.

The Public Complaints Commissioner at the Second Authority has published a sharp letter against the Reshet 13 presenter following his remarks against Yoseph Haddad, officially determining that it was a racist statement that should not have been made, but emphasizing that Raviv Drucker apologized for his words.

The chairman of the "Yashar!" party is heard in a recording from a closed meeting declaring that he would prefer 63 mandates from Zionist parties, but does not shy away from relying on Ra'am if he does not achieve this. Regarding criticism from the right against him and Yair Golan, he stated: "Netanyahu and his mouthpieces are delegitimizing an excellent military man."

Protest activists placed offensive posters along the route Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana's children walk to school on their first day of class. Ohana condemned the act as cruel and unacceptable.

The Movement for Quality Government sought to ban the free distribution of "The Minister Who Didn't Stop," an illustrated children's book in rhyme about the Minister of National Security. Judge Noam Solberg requested a response from Itamar Ben Gvir and the Otzma Yehudit party regarding the issue of gift-giving and ultimately rejected the petition.

Just one week before the closing of the lists, a new Channel 12 News poll reveals a turnaround at the top, strengthening for Netanyahu, and a total collapse of some of the most familiar names in Israeli politics below the electoral threshold.

The Prime Minister's wife questioned the conduct of the Democrats party leader on the morning of the Hamas attack, claiming he arrived in the south at a time when others were unaware. When asked about the betrayal theory, she refused to comment directly but criticized the demand for a state commission of inquiry: "They want an investigation whose results are known in advance."

The Democrats party harshly criticized the Prime Minister's wife, Sara Netanyahu, following her interview on Channel 14. In their statement, they accused her of spreading conspiracy theories against Yair Golan.

The Likud party published a sharp response on Monday against Knesset member Tali Gottlieb following her remarks regarding the party leadership. The party rejected her claims, stating that the allegation of a hidden plea bargain is an "absolute lie, devoid of any basis."

Following Meir Cohen, MK Mickey Levy of Yesh Atid has announced he will not run for the next Knesset. He will be appointed as the head of the party's tribunal.

The organization "Emet LeYaakov BeIsrael" filed a petition today (Monday) to the Supreme Court demanding the equal application of enforcement mechanisms and sanctions on all those who do not report for military service, rather than focusing them solely on the Haredi public. In the petition, filed through attorney Yehuda Abeles, it is claimed that the state operates economic and civil enforcement...

A close associate of Benjamin Netanyahu called for giving the US Vice President a "warm welcome". Ron Dermer revealed that J.D. Vance played a critical role in the war against Iran. Regarding Gaza, he stated: "We will not allow Hamas to remain there," and described the Iranian regime as being "on its way to the dustbin of history."

The head of the council notified the Ministry of Interior of the end of his tenure ahead of his entry into the position of Chairman of the Board of Amidar. Idan was first elected in 2012 by a margin of only three votes. In recent years, he was one of the most prominent voices in the Gaza Envelope demanding a change in the security concept. The race for the position is already beginning.

The organization for bringing Israelis from abroad to the polling stations is expanding — and comes after similar initiatives already sparked political criticism.

Tamir Idan was considered a sharp voice who often criticized the security conduct in the Gaza envelope. "The residents of the envelope do not need more promises - they need certainty," he said in response to a kite that crossed into Israel. Additionally, he established a settlement in the name of the murdered head of the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council, "in order to honor his memory."

The Likud MK, who reached 12th place in the primaries, said: "I will not agree to be a doormat. The Prime Minister took the advice of his entourage to carry out a targeted assassination of me in the primaries. I was elected to lead to governance, and he decided to push me to a hidden corner in the back. It is his right." She clarified that for now, she has not received an offer.

The Prime Minister's son does not retract his support for Argentina on the Falkland Islands issue and directly attacks the British public. In a new tweet, he accuses the Labour government of hostility and antisemitism towards Israel and compares the remote islands to Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem.

The state has notified the Supreme Court that the appointments committee will convene to discuss two female candidates for external director positions at Israel Railways. This move aims to resolve the unprecedented management crisis within the company.