Politics

According to a local newspaper in Larnaca, unknown individuals sprayed the colors of the Palestinian flag on an election billboard of the former IDF Chief of Staff. This comes just days after the election campaign of the "Yashar" party sparked a public outcry in Cyprus and led to calls from local politicians to ban it.

Knesset member Shalom Danino will run on the national list in the upcoming Likud primaries, rather than in the southern district as initially planned. The move is expected to secure him the support of Netivot Mayor Yehiel Zohar.

Reality TV star Yaakov Buzaglo has responded to a wave of backlash following his support for Yair Golan. He emphasized that he will not be deterred from his political convictions despite the personal attacks.

Moshe Cohen Elia claimed that his right-wing acquaintances no longer intend to support Likud. Host Yinon Magal reacted sharply to the statement during the live broadcast.

Next week, Knesset member Yoav Segalovitz is set to meet with Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas to discuss his inclusion in the party's electoral list in a realistic spot. Polls indicate that Segalovitz holds unique trust within the Arab sector, a move that could significantly alter Ra'am's status in Israeli politics.

At the National Security Conference, Israeli party leaders presented their strategies for coexistence in a region where part of the population rejects Israel's right to exist. We have compiled their responses to this fundamental challenge.

The Knesset Finance Committee is set to discuss a 100 million shekel transfer to the Ministry of Religious Services. Opposition coordinator MK Vladimir Beliak has strongly criticized the move.

A new poll conducted by Lazar Research shows the Likud party rising to 22 mandates. Meanwhile, the opposition bloc is losing the majority required to form a government.

Shira Shapira, mother of October 7th hero Ener, is entering politics with the "Beit Tzioni" party. She emphasizes the need to restore trust in leadership and unite Israeli society.

MK Ron Katz (Yesh Atid) has announced his resignation from the Knesset. Meanwhile, within Likud, internal tensions persist regarding the party list formation process and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's influence.

Reserve Colonel Hezi Nechama confirmed his willingness to join a political party led by Gilad Erdan if one is established. He also expressed strong opposition to the deployment of multinational forces in the Gaza Strip.

During a closed-door meeting, the Democrats party leadership instructed candidates to coordinate all public statements with headquarters. Gaby Lasky urged Yair Golan to replace the term "Judea and Samaria" with "West Bank," but the chairman rejected the request.

Between the campaign in Iran and domestic political battles, Netanyahu will have to deal with primaries that could leave half of the Knesset members out. At the same time, Winter and Ardan are preparing to enter the field, and the connection between Smotrich and Ben Gvir is driving mandates out of the bloc.

A new ultra-Orthodox party, "HaKahal," was launched yesterday in Jerusalem. Chairman Shlomo Alboim claims over 70,000 supporters and proposes an unconventional approach to conscription, participatory democracy, and the inclusion of women.

In an interview with 103fm, the Justice Minister summarized his turbulent term, attacked the Supreme Court, the opposition to the reform, and his coalition colleagues: "I did not receive full support."

A News 14 investigation has exposed a complex network of connections through which Yaya Fink and his associates, including Avishai Ben Aharon, effectively control the Democrats party, utilizing public funds and non-profit organizations.

Politician Hadar Muchtar, currently running for the Likud party, has secured support from 120 senior members to shorten her mandatory membership period. She also sought a blessing from Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision.

A day after launching its election campaign and inaugurating its central headquarters, the «Noam for Israel» party, led by Knesset member Avi Maoz, posted a nationwide outdoor campaign today under the slogan: «Free to be Jewish». The party states that the campaign is intended to reach the public that feels that the values of Jewish identity and the national vision are not currently receiving...

Millions of Israelis are preparing for elections, relying on pollsters' forecasts. However, due to differences in sampling methods and data collection, results across various media channels can differ significantly.

A Channel 14 commentator running in the Likud primaries has filed an urgent petition with the party’s court to block Knesset member Tzaga Melko from running in the “new immigrants” slot. Edi Cohen argues that under Likud rules, the “new immigrant” status is reserved for those who arrived in Israel from 1993 onwards, while Melko arrived a decade earlier.

Benny Gantz explained why, despite past grievances and harsh criticism of the Prime Minister, he refuses to act out of hatred and prefers to appeal to an audience that seeks to maintain principles and look forward.

Betting platform Polymarket indicates that former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot has a 52% chance of becoming Israel's next Prime Minister, while former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's chances have dropped to 7%. Benjamin Netanyahu currently holds 34%.

The chair of the Yesher! party, Gadi Izankut, has unveiled his election day headquarters, recruiting a roster of senior officials. Ziv Rosen, who led the sale of BUYME to Phoenix for nearly a billion shekels, will head the operations. The team also includes former managers of the Likud’s election apparatus and senior figures from the police and the National Security Council.

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen has appealed to the Central Elections Committee, claiming that KKL Chairman Eyal Ostrinsky used the organization's resources for political propaganda. Ostrinsky rejected the allegations, clarifying that his statements were made on personal accounts and asserting his right to express political views.

Due to poor polling and the failure to launch the new party, sources close to Benny Gantz are pressuring him to accept a joint leadership model with Dadi Simhi and Yuli Edelstein.

Concern is mounting within Gadi Eisenkot's election headquarters as Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett refuse to align behind his leadership. Despite the 'Yashar' party's strong polling, both politicians have hinted that party size is not the deciding factor for the premiership.

Mor Dekel, a regular commentator on Channel 14, has announced she is joining Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party. Dekel, who previously worked in early childhood advocacy and political consulting in Petah Tikva, has chosen to align with the opposition bloc.

In the midst of the Likud primary period, Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi has created a "Governance Center" for public sector employees. According to the minister, it is intended to allow them to report on what he defines as failures in the public system, ensuring that the government's policy is implemented in practice.

Identification via dog tags and an additional soldier, voting in protected spaces, and documentation in case of evacuation to a shelter: The cannons are roaring even as elections approach, and the Central Elections Committee is preparing for various scenarios. Decisions regarding voting during wartime, and also: the concern in the Likud about "bribery."

For the first time since discussions began regarding the upcoming Likud primaries, an official demand was raised today to examine digital voting for reservists. The chairman of the Likud Reservists Forum, Adv. Shlomo Lerner, has requested that the party CEO, David Sharan, formulate a mechanism allowing members on active duty to participate in the primaries.

The Ministry of Transport clarified that the permit granted to the Minister of Construction to operate a flashing light applies only while performing official duties. The clarification follows Goldknopf leading an ultra-Orthodox protest convoy against the draft on Highway 1 using emergency lights.

MK Yulia Malinovsky (Yisrael Beiteinu) threatens to petition the Supreme Court against the government if it does not implement the UNRWA laws in full. Malinovsky claims that although the laws were approved in the Knesset, UNRWA continues to operate in Kafr Aqab and Area C.

Following an article in the British press, advocacy activist Yosef Haddad launched a sharp attack against the chairman of the Democrats, Yair Golan. He warned that the politician's inflammatory statements are causing severe reputational damage to Israel and IDF soldiers worldwide.

In a special interview with Reshet 13, the politician addressed the harsh remarks he made during the war, clarifying that he was referring to government ministers rather than soldiers, and issued a sharp warning to Channel 14.

In an interview with Galei Tzahal, the acting Director General of the Central Elections Committee, Adv. Dean Livne, rejected claims against the committee and its leadership. He warned that questioning the reliability of the election process is a tactic designed to incite public distrust and destabilize democratic institutions.

Retired judge Moshe Drori is a leading candidate for head of the Police Investigation Department (PID), a move that could turn the agency into a tool against the Attorney General.

AI videos and fear-mongering broadcasts have become an integral part of election campaigns in Israel. Promises and work plans are giving way to frontal attacks designed to trigger gut emotions. From the eighties to the 2026 elections - a journey following negative campaigns in Israel.

During a conference, the chairman of the "Yashar!" party was asked about his position on Qatar, presenting a line different from that of Naftali Bennett. Eisenkot clarified that Qatar is not legally defined as such, comparing the relationship to the complexity regarding Turkey: "It carries out very negative activity, but trade is still maintained with it."

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman has called for a complete budget overhaul, the closure of unnecessary ministries, and preparation for a post-US aid reality after 2028.

Following the approval of a proposal by Benjamin Netanyahu and Haim Katz allowing incumbent MKs to run in districts, several lawmakers are finalizing their plans. MK Amit Halevi is considering a run in the Jerusalem district, while Shalom Danino will compete in the Southern district.