Benjamin Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered Brigadier General (res.) Chico Tamir a reserved spot on the Likud list for the upcoming elections. This move follows a shortage of security experts in the party.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again raised the issue of Palestinian security forces potentially turning their weapons against Israel. The IDF emphasizes that while the scenario is being practiced, there is no intelligence indicating such a plan. Palestinian sources call these statements a political manipulation.

The chairman of the Yashar party said at a 'Shishi Tarbut' event in Rishon LeZion that "there will be mergers" and emphasized: "I bring with me a deep commitment to the State of Israel and to do the brave things, and you'll be surprised, I also do politics - wait." The deadline for submitting lists to the Knesset is around the corner.

In an unusual meeting at the White House, the Satmar Admorim delivered to President Trump an "urgent appeal for the protection of the rights of the Haredi community" The letter, drafted by members of the Haredi community, accuses the State of Israel of religious persecution, claims that yeshiva students live in fear of arrest, and warns that American citizens are trapped in Israel. The message to...

Duvdevan unit fighters arrested five terrorists this morning in the Kabatiya area who were planning an attack against Israelis in a new settlement in northern Samaria. The operation was conducted under the command of the Menashe Brigade and directed by the Shin Bet.

According to political sources, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is exploring the possibility of adding Be'er Sheva Mayor Rubik Danilovich to the Likud list for the Knesset. Danilovich was reportedly offered a reserved spot high on the list, though his office stated he does not comment on such offers.

A warning letter was sent to the Prime Minister following the failure to transfer 40 billion shekels. Industry heads warn of the closure of ammunition production lines. The IDF is preparing for immediate cuts in reserve duty days and a halt to the restoration of tanks damaged in the war.

Gadi Eisenkot maintains the lead, Benjamin Netanyahu maintains stability, and the union between Bezalel Smotrich and Moshe Feiglin garners 5 mandates. Will this trend hold until the party lists are finalized?

In a letter to the heads of the Armed Services Committees, the organizations demanded the removal of a clause from the defense budget bill that would accelerate joint military technology development and production in the US with Israeli defense industries. The bill has already passed the House and is awaiting Senate review.

The IDF is examining a framework for introducing international forces to clear terrorist infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, in a format similar to that in southern Lebanon. The move, in coordination with the USA, will begin in areas not included in the 'Yellow Line' zone, so in practice, there will not be a real withdrawal of IDF soldiers from a specific area. About a month ago, the cabinet already...

Channel 14 poll: The right-wing bloc remains at 63 mandates, Eisenkot and the 'Yashar' party are on a downward trend, Ofer Winter's party is wiped out - and Naftali Bennett is closing the gap.

The Prime Minister's Office has released Benjamin Netanyahu's schedule for the morning of October 7 to address what it termed "erroneous publications." The timeline reveals that the order for a hermetic border closure was issued only at 9:55 AM, over three hours after the attack began, and that his consultation with Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi occurred significantly later than the one held by...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that toppling the regime in Iran is the central mission facing Israel, adding that it is "close" and "within reach." He made these remarks during a toast for the Jewish New Year 5787 with Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, and members of the IDF General Staff Forum at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.

A day after the Prime Minister's meeting with the President of Congo, Foreign Minister Sa'ar and his counterpart from the African nation agreed on practical steps to move the embassy to the capital - and to open an Israeli embassy in Kinshasa. The move joins Nauru and Colombia, which are expected to open missions soon.

In a briefing to reporters, Yachad party chairman Naftali Bennett sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He stated that if his party comes to power, they will declare a state of diplomatic emergency to restore Israel's international status and strengthen ties with the US and Europe.

The city will expand north and south to accommodate thousands of new families. The agreement was signed following the completion of the marketing of nearly 3,000 apartments in two new neighborhoods last August.

Only five days remain until the submission of lists to the Knesset, and the political system is boiling. Ofer Winter refuses reserved spots, takes a jab at Lieberman, and sets an explosive threshold condition for entering the coalition. While Winter is conducting negotiations with Zlitcha, the unity bloc is stalling while waiting for Gilad Erdan, who is abroad. Simultaneously: Bennett and Eisenkot...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Hesder Yeshiva in Sderot this evening. He warned Iran against attacking Israel and highlighted the shift in regional security following the elimination of key terrorist leaders in the Gaza Strip.

Feldstein claimed that Orich saw the classified document and knew its source. According to him, Orich also approved its transfer for publication in the German newspaper. Orich denied it and attacked: "I haven't seen my daughter for a whole week because of you." The confrontation deteriorated into shouting and personal accusations, at the end of which the investigator told Orich: "He is not lying."

Yashar! party chairman Gadi Eisenkot claimed he could not reach the Prime Minister for two hours after an F-16 was downed by Syrian fire. A military source with access to the protocols states that Benjamin Netanyahu was updated immediately and approved the retaliatory strike, which was launched within 20 minutes.

Channel 13 poll shows a change at the top: Yashar! loses 2 mandates, Likud strengthens by the same amount, and Bennett drops by one mandate. At the same time, the two main blocs reach 53 mandates each, with the Arab parties holding 14 mandates.

A 60:60 tie between the coalition and opposition blocs. Likud maintains its lead, while the 'Yashar' party secures second place. An analysis of how a right-wing merger scenario would affect the political map.

During the operations of the Northern Brigade forces under the command of the 99th Division in the northern Gaza Strip, another underground tunnel was neutralized, while in recent weeks the forces, in cooperation with Yahalom, destroyed an underground route about a kilometer long. "IDF forces under the Southern Command are deployed in the area - and will continue to act to remove any immediate...

Amha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter stated that his party will not join a government unless a law ending draft evasion is passed prior to its formation.

The Democrats party sent a warning letter to the Prime Minister demanding the removal of a video he published from the Gaza Strip, in which he attacked Gadi Eisenkot while being filmed alongside the Chief of Staff and IDF soldiers. The party claims this constitutes election propaganda that violates the law and makes use of public assets and the military. The demand: removal from all platforms by...

The chairman of Amach Yisrael, who is under heavy pressure in the right-wing bloc, is holding talks with Yaron Zelekha's Economic Party. No responses were received from the parties.

Defense Minister Israel Katz stated at the "Time of Decision" conference that emigration from Gaza remains a viable solution, though currently frozen due to Arab pressure on the US administration. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited IDF positions in the Gaza Strip, reiterating the commitment to the demilitarization of the enclave.

After claiming the Prime Minister "stabbed her in the back," Likud and Otzma Yehudit are in the final stages of finalizing Tally Gotliv's move to Itamar Ben Gvir's party, likely to the fourth spot on the list.

At the "Time of Decision: Democracy and Society" conference organized by Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth in collaboration with the Israel Democracy Institute, the chairman of the Yashar! party recounted that when he served as Chief of Staff in 2018, after Air Force pilots abandoned a downed aircraft, he could not reach the Prime Minister for two hours and decided on his own to carry out strikes in...

Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to participate in the umbrella agreement ceremony in Sderot, but the event was cancelled due to the ban on holding political rallies before the elections. Bezalel Smotrich, Haim Katz, and Zeev Elkin were also scheduled to attend.

At the 'Time for Decision: Democracy and Society' conference held by Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth in collaboration with the Israel Democracy Institute, Avigdor Lieberman called on opposition parties to unite to prevent wasted votes. He ruled out any merger with Gadi Eisenkot, citing his vague stance on sitting with Benjamin Netanyahu as unacceptable.

Israel has announced that it is considering expelling British representatives from the coordination center in Kiryat Gat, in response to the strict policy of the new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. Professor Tal Sadeh from Tel Aviv University explains why economic sanctions on Israel will not have much significance, and what lies behind the deterioration in relations between the two...

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns Prime Minister Netanyahu against turning to the court in The Hague due to the entry of security forces into the UNRWA complex in Kafr Aqab. "I am forced to write once again to express my grave concern regarding the violation of the immunity of the UNRWA complex in East Jerusalem." Danon: "We will not be moved by threats."

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 deal with Greece may be the first step in a plan to increase Israeli defense exports. Company revenues, foreign currency inflow, and reducing the burden on the state budget are three reasons for optimism.

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.

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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed this evening (Tuesday) a successful operation in the heart of the Gaza Strip, during which a senior Hamas commander serving as the head of the organization's internal security apparatus was captured. Netanyahu noted that the detainee was directly involved in holding hostages and efforts to restore the organization's terrorist infrastructure.

Special forces conducted an arrest in the vicinity of Gaza City, capturing Muin al-Arabid, dubbed the 'head of the Shin Bet' for Hamas in the Strip. He was taken to Israel for interrogation, with IDF forces providing air cover.

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.

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.

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.

An American podcaster accidentally encountered the beloved YouTuber and confronted her face-to-face over her accusations against Israel. Ms. Rachel defended herself, claiming, "I am a Zionist who opposes Netanyahu," but faced sharp criticism: "You are spreading blood libels and opening open season on Jews."

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 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.

Mahmoud Abd al-Majid from Iksal made 14 calls to the 100 emergency center, threatening to carry out attacks and claiming he had planted an explosive device near the Prime Minister's house. Additionally, he attacked two passengers on the Metronit in Haifa. He faces 14 counts of threats and assault.

Amid the recommendation to provide security for Gadi Eisenkot, Ronen Cohen stated that there are attempts to exploit the committee for political purposes. He explained that the decision was based on a combination of circumstances rather than specific intelligence. Cohen also noted that the Prime Minister's wife is under a "severe threat level" and criticized journalist Uri Misgav.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shared a clip from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's interview on Channel 14. Araghchi claimed the Prime Minister boasted about influencing the US, noting that Netanyahu admits to misleading the American administration in Hebrew while praising the President's leadership in English.