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The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Solberg, responded today (Friday) to the Shas party's petition against the Attorney General's decision, claiming that he has no authority to review or cancel her directive to postpone the state memorial assembly for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef until after the elections.

A significant development for the settlement movement in Judea and Samaria. As part of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's settlement policy, the Ministry of Interior has granted official settlement codes to four additional communities, establishing their status as full-fledged settlements in Israel.

14 years after the evacuation from Migron, the Israeli settlement has returned to the site. The Binyamin Regional Council, through the Binyamin Development Company, established the "Migron Agricultural Farm" in Upper Migron, where several families now reside. Today, with the site connected to the electricity grid, the return to Migron is officially confirmed.

Otzma Yehudit chairman and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir presented the "Disengagement 710" plan, which aims to promote the voluntary emigration of Gaza Strip residents to countries that agree to accept them. According to the plan, the goal is the departure of about 250,000 residents in the first year, 1.11 million within three years, and about 1.86 million within seven years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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."

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...

The Yisrael Beiteinu party and its chairman, MK Avigdor Lieberman, sent a pre-litigation warning letter today (Monday) to right-wing activist Rami Ben Yehuda. The letter demands that Ben Yehuda remove a post he shared on the X network within 24 hours, cease its distribution, and publish a denial, correction, and apology.

Three Force 100 soldiers, represented by the Honenu organization, have filed an 18 million shekel civil lawsuit in the Jerusalem District Court regarding the Sde Teiman affair. The defendants include former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, State Attorney Amit Aisman, various state and military bodies, and Channel 12 reporter Guy Peleg.

Against the backdrop of the issue of drafting yeshiva students and the arrests of young men who did not report for service in the IDF, the Haredi sector is promoting a new initiative designed to provide financial support to yeshiva students who will be arrested due to their non-enlistment.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich addressed the controversy surrounding Givati soldiers who refused to board an armored personnel carrier with a female paramedic, declaring his support for the soldiers. He stated that they were upholding their religious values and announced his intention to demand answers from the IDF regarding the disciplinary actions taken.

Ofer Winter, chairman of the Amach Yisrael party, responded to remarks made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an interview on the program "The Patriots." Netanyahu claimed that Winter would "burn" right-wing votes if he runs independently, prompting a rebuttal from the new party leader.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an interview on the "Patriots" program, expressed concern that Ofer Winter's independent run in the elections could harm the right-wing bloc. The PM revealed he had offered Winter a spot in the Likud, but the offer was declined.

A Channel 14 poll published this Sunday indicates that for the majority of Israelis, the victory of a political bloc is more important than a party's platform or its candidates.

Chairman of the Noam party, MK Avi Maoz, addressed the punishment imposed on Givati fighters who, according to his party's statement, refused to board a Namer APC together with a female paramedic. Maoz attacked the conduct of the army and the government, claiming it harms soldiers who seek to uphold their faith.

The Yashar! party, led by Gadi Eizenkot, announced today (Sunday) the addition of two new names to its ranks: Tal Ohana-Hakmon, former head of the Yeruham local council, and Colonel (res.) Nir Hajbi, a member of Kibbutz Kissufim and former community manager at the kibbutz.

The High Court of Justice has temporarily frozen the transfer of the investigation into the Military Advocate General and the video leak to Channel 12 to State Attorney Amit Esman. Justice Dafna Barak-Erez ruled that the case will not be transferred to Esman at this stage, citing caution following a petition for a further hearing.

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir has begun shaping the Otzma Yehudit party list ahead of the next Knesset elections. Several new names are being considered to join the list, aiming to build a circle of trusted allies around the minister and strengthen the faction.

Shas party today (Wednesday) sharply attacked the President of the Supreme Court, Justice Yitzhak Amit, following his remarks about holders of "kosher phones" during a High Court of Justice hearing on a petition against the expansion of broadcasting areas for regional radio stations. The party defined his words as "insolent mockery" and claimed they express "arrogance and detachment from a huge...

The Likud party announced last night that it would conduct a recount of the votes at a polling station in Be'er Ya'akov, following a decision by the movement's election committee, headed by retired judge Menachem Neeman. The decision was made against the backdrop of anomalous data from the polling station, where 240 valid votes were counted, while the published results stated that Shashi Gueta...

The Commander of the Central Command signed on Tuesday 18 new jurisdictions for communities in Judea and Samaria, including new settlements, young settlements, and veteran communities. The move is part of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's policy to expand and regulate the settlements, with 70 new jurisdictions promoted in less than a year.

Our correspondent Moti Kastel reports on data from a polling station in Be'er Ya'akov that raises questions regarding the Likud primary results. According to the records, only 240 valid votes were cast, yet the published results credit Shashi Gueta with 260 votes—20 more than the total number of valid ballots.

Against the backdrop of Ofer Winter's announcement of the establishment of his new party, senior Likud officials clarify that as far as they are concerned, he is not part of the right-wing bloc: "Let him go and scrape votes from the other camp. The existing parties in the current right-wing bloc are not only of right-wing views but are also committed to the camp and its victory. So far, apart from...

The chairman of the Democrats, Yair Golan, commented on footage showing MK Zvi Sukkot destroying monuments to terrorists in Samaria. In response to the accusations, Sukkot demanded the post be deleted, threatening a lawsuit.

Following demands from left-wing activists to block Channel 14 in hospitals, Meir and Beilinson medical centers announced a switch to nature and children's programming. However, an investigation revealed that Channels 12 and 13 remained on air, sparking sharp political backlash.

Chairman of the Kulanu faction and former Knesset member Roi Folkman announced today (Monday) that he is joining the Yachar! party led by Gadi Eisenkot — in a highly surprising move. Folkman stood by Gilad Erdan's side during his party's launch and as of yesterday was still holding talks in an attempt to promote a union between forces in the "third bloc". However, it now turns out that in parallel...

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Solberg, rejected today, Monday, the petition that sought to prevent the Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir from participating and speaking at the appreciation event for police volunteers and members of the rapid response teams.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a video on Sunday that went viral within minutes on social media, in which he took the unusual step of revealing his personal phone number and calling on the public to contact him directly.

Our correspondent Moti Kastel reported on Sunday: increasing evidence and concerns are emerging regarding irregularities during the vote count in the Likud primaries. Several MKs arrived at Metzudat Ze'ev to review the protocols, where they discovered numerous discrepancies.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara opposes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's participation in a standby squads conference scheduled for Monday, citing concerns that his presence would constitute election propaganda. According to the minister's associates, new guidelines prohibit him from even attending to deliver greetings.

Following the report by our correspondent Avraham Hasson on Channel 14 regarding negotiations for his joining the new party of Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter, advocacy activist Yoseph Haddad announced this morning (Sunday) that he is stepping down as CEO of the organization "Together, Arabs for Each Other," which he founded more than eight years ago.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded this evening (Saturday) sharply to the call by Ra'am chairman, Knesset member Mansour Abbas, for Israeli recognition of a Palestinian state. Netanyahu made it clear unequivocally that as long as he heads the government, such a move will not be carried out under any scenario. In his remarks, the Prime Minister declared: "As long as I am Prime Minister, a...

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot sharply rejected Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas's call for Israeli recognition of a Palestinian state. Eisenkot pledged that such a state would not be established under any government he helps form.

During the program "The Patriots" on Channel 14, panelist Yaki Adamker sharply criticized public figures, including Ehud Barak and Yair Golan. According to him, after the events of October 7, intelligent and decent people should have identified the real enemies surrounding Israel, such as Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, he claims that Barak and Golan view Prime Minister Benjamin...

Defense Minister Israel Katz commented today (Thursday) on the Supreme Court's unanimous decision to strike down the government's move to close the Galei Tzahal radio station, clarifying that he intends to revisit the issue if the government regains public trust in the next elections.