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Benjamin Netanyahu has worked to reserve a spot on the Likud list for businessman Oren Dobronsky, aiming to appeal to voters. However, the appointment has sparked debate due to Dobronsky's past harsh criticism of Donald Trump and ceasefire policies.

Businessman and investor Oren Dobronsky has been presented as the first reserved candidate on the Likud list for the upcoming elections. He is set to lead the artificial intelligence sector following the vote.

The outgoing Yesh Atid MK will present his conditions for joining the Ra'am list tomorrow. His demands include the number two spot without formal party membership and exemption from factional discipline. Meanwhile, Arab local council leaders are urging Abbas to unite with Ahmad Tibi's Ta'al, following the freeze in negotiations between Ta'al, Hadash, and Balad.

In the shadow of dismal polls and the many reserved spots promised to Benjamin Netanyahu, the primaries will be among the toughest and most significant, as the structure of the list will indicate the party's line for the day after. In the remaining week, MKs and ministers are stepping up efforts, and Netanyahu hopes for a list that will bring back the voters who abandoned it. Tension is rising...

The Prime Minister announced that Israel rejects the plan and received praise from Bezalel Smotrich. However, in the Council tasked with managing the Strip, they told Ynet: "It would have been better for Israel if its announcements matched its actual actions; it would have enjoyed the political advantage of complying with the agreement."

Metro, railway tracks, an international airport, and transport hubs — these are just some of the major transport projects currently in limbo due to the upcoming elections. The future of Israel's infrastructure now rests with the next government as it prepares for a doubling of the population.

The chairman of Degel HaTorah provided an unusual statement regarding the long-standing alliance with the Prime Minister, against the backdrop of the draft crisis and the parties' attempt to project distance ahead of the elections. Naftali Bennett attacked the statement, asserting that Gafni, Netanyahu, and Deri are equally responsible for the evasion of military service.

Netanyahu emphasized that Israel rejects the 15 points for Gaza, but major global media outlets are focusing on the "difficult election campaign" ahead of him. The BBC wrote that "it is unlikely he will want to grant concessions now," CNN claimed that the coalition is trailing in the polls, and The New York Times noted that although he promised "total victory" - Hamas still controls parts of Gaza...

Tensions are heating up between the ruling party and two of its former senior members. Likud claims the pair are 'bitter' and working to transfer votes to the left, while the new party responds that the current Likud leadership abandons soldiers' families and perpetuates draft dodging.

In recordings from a home gathering obtained by ynet, former Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen discussed the political landscape and the state of the organization. He advocated for the 'Accused Law,' expressed concerns regarding the Shin Bet's current leadership, and stated that a Palestinian state is currently irrelevant.

Defense Minister Katz left the cabinet meeting to attend the wedding of the son of the mayor of Kiryat Ata - and that same evening also arrived at the engagement of the son of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, who served a year in prison for bribery. Along with him, ministers Kish, Amsalem, Zohar, and Silman, Knesset Speaker Ohana, and former Mossad chief Dadi Barnea were also documented. Silman: "I received...

After the Supreme Court ordered the Justice Minister to clarify his plans regarding the PID head appointment during the election period, it emerged that Yariv Levin intends to proceed. He argues that the law was passed before the election announcement and cites the precedent of Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's appointment. Constitutional law experts criticize the move, claiming the minister aims to...

Following reports on secret negotiations and Yoav Saglovich's resignation from Yesh Atid, the Ra'am party is gauging public opinion. Mansour Abbas stated that decisions regarding reserved spots will be made by a special forum after the primaries, and dismissed rumors of a name change as "fake news."

Yashar! party chairman Gadi Eisenkot was filmed in a heated exchange with right-wing activist Mordechai David at the beach. Eisenkot refused to engage with David's political provocations, stating he only cooperates with those who have served in the IDF.

Sderot of 2026 is not Sderot of 2022: residents experienced 7/10 firsthand, thousands were evacuated, returned to a rehabilitated city, and their numbers have surged. Likud traditionally wins an overwhelming majority here, and during a tour of the city, great loyalty to Benjamin Netanyahu is still evident because "you don't change a galloping horse," but many residents also have sharp criticism...

The mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, a prominent figure in the hostage release protests, considered running with The Democrats. However, party chairman Yair Golan confirmed he would not use his reserved spot quota to avoid displacing candidates elected in the primaries.

Central Elections Committee Chairman Judge Noam Solberg has asked parties to propose alternative ways to encourage voter turnout following his ban on the "Elector" app. Both coalition and opposition parties have criticized the move as a "change of rules mid-game," while Likud is exploring legislative options to bypass the restriction.

Following the Central Elections Committee chairman's ban on apps that record voting data, the coalition is attempting to pass legislation to authorize their use. The opposition has yet to respond, while Likud's legal counsel has requested a reconsideration of the ruling.

Talks within United Torah Judaism about joining any government that would legislate an exemption from military service for Haredim do not impress the chairman of the "BEYAHAD" party. "There is no point in a government that will not solve this existential problem," said Bennett. Regarding the Eisenkot outline: "Gafni and Deri will spin the politician on duty."

The opposition's joy over the ban on using live reporting apps from polling stations is quite puzzling. Given their organizational structure, this decision may actually deprive them of a significant advantage.

Yoaz Hendel and Chili Tropper launched their party 'Zionist Home - The Reservists' last night, joining a growing list of small parties courting right-wing voters disappointed with the current coalition. The situation in the 'Third Bloc' is intensifying.

After more than a decade, the former Interior Minister is considering running for the Knesset with the "Haredi Public" party. The party says it will support enlistment, and in a letter to the leaders of the Haredi parties, they criticized their hawkish line: "Continued confrontation puts the future of the Haredi public at risk."

A month after announcing their joint run, former ministers Hili Troper and Yoaz Hendel have launched the "Zionist Home — Reservists" campaign. Hendel reaffirmed his commitment not to help Benjamin Netanyahu reach a 61-seat majority.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the Attorney General's warning regarding Itamar Ben Gvir's alleged interference in police work. Netanyahu announced he has no intention of dismissing the minister, describing the claims as 'grains' inflated on a shaky evidentiary basis.

Former minister Gilad Erdan is set to announce a new party within the "Third Bloc." He will be joined by MK Yuli Edelstein, who will serve as the party's second-in-command.

At the Yedioth Ahronoth and INSS conference, Naftali Bennett announced he would declare Qatar an enemy state. However, Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot was skeptical: "It should be a serious decision, not an election gimmick," he stated.

The Prime Minister has decided not to file an appeal against the Likud court's decision to bar incumbent MKs from running in district primaries. Instead, he will support the petition of MK Afif Abd, who entered the Knesset following the resignation of Yoav Gallant and argues that his short tenure exempts him from the ruling's rationale regarding political advantages.

Lili Ben-Ami, founder of the Michal Sela Forum, named after her sister who was murdered by her husband, shares with Ynet her decision to return to political life and join Yisrael Beiteinu: "I am coming to influence, not for positions or chairs. Who is voicing the concerns of women at risk in the Knesset today?"

The founder of the Michal Sela Forum for the prevention of violence against women has joined the Yisrael Beiteinu party. Ben-Ami established the organization following the murder of her sister. In 2019, she ran for the Knesset with the Labor Party.

MK Sharren Haskel, in an interview with the '120 and One' podcast, discusses her departure from the New Hope party, the affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court regarding the State Comptroller vote, and her plans to establish a new right-wing movement, 'Israel First'.

Ahead of the 2026 elections, the "Election Arena" segment hosted a heated debate between MK Michael Malkieli (Shas) and MK Oded Forer (Yisrael Beiteinu). The discussion covered IDF conscription, the cost of living, and security failures.

During the 44 months of the 25th Knesset, the Prime Minister's Office responded to only 22% of queries from Knesset members — averaging one response every two and a half months. Many "uncomfortable" topics were ignored entirely.

Luis Carlos Roa, known in Colombia as the anonymous anti-corruption activist "Elefante Blanco," has been elected to the Senate. He arrived at his swearing-in ceremony wearing his signature white elephant costume to highlight his commitment to fighting the misuse of public funds.

The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman said he would not agree to a government in which the Democrats would receive the defense, internal security, or justice portfolios. And why is he attacking him? "Let him be quiet - that is his greatest contribution to our victory."

Yahad Chairman Naftali Bennett announced the addition of Bruria Naim, Esti Kubo, Adv. Orly Harel, and Olesya Kantor to the party's list. There are now 17 women represented on the ticket.

The IDF has paused strikes in the Gaza Strip amid negotiations on demilitarization. Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Orit Struck claim the cabinet was misled regarding the details of the proposed plan.

The Knesset Speaker holds a state position by nature, but Amir Ohana chose to highlight in his campaign his hawkish struggle against the judicial system, including threats of non-compliance with Supreme Court rulings, disparaging the Supreme Court President, and boycotting the Attorney General.

The debate over the right of Israelis living abroad to vote in elections raises a fundamental question: is Israeli identity merely a matter of residential address, or is it something deeper?

Former minister Matan Kahana of the 'Yashar!' party has spoken out against the potential dismissal of senior officials, including Shin Bet head David Zini, in a future government. He emphasized that legal appointments must be respected.

First publication: Netali Shem Tov met with Gilad Erdan who offered her to join his party - but she refused. According to sources, Shem Tov is seriously considering entering politics, and does not rule out the possibility of integrating into the Likud, insofar as the move is officially carried out.