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Giorgia Meloni breaks a record: with 1,413 days in power, this is the most stable Italian government since World War II. Support for Ukraine and ties with Donald Trump have strengthened her status globally. Voters will decide if political stability has translated into achievements.

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."

Degel HaTorah is expected to demand ministerial positions in the next government. The decision marks a historical shift, as for decades its members refrained from demanding ministerial roles based on a minority perception.

Mehran Frozenfer is working to establish a "mini-division," including three new coordinators, which will lead to the weakening of the independent status of the deputies in the Budget Department.

The Prime Minister claimed that the defense budget must be urgently increased by tens of billions of shekels, but the discussion in the government was canceled. It remains unclear whether the initiative will be implemented before the elections.

It seems that the chairman of Yesh Atid, Yair Lapid, has been absent recently from the Behad party campaign. The movement's chairman, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, in an interview with 103FM radio, denies this categorically: "We are plowing the country, separately and together. We held two conferences in the last few days, and we continue to reach everywhere."

Netanyahu's former media advisor claims that shortly after the events of October 7, sharp warnings were conveyed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the Minister of National Security - and he decided to act.

Following the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated that the state is not being managed in any field. Opposition leaders criticized the government for its lack of leadership.

The traditional Likud-right camp, numbering over a million people, is watching these days with horror and trepidation at what is happening before its eyes. A small group of right-wingers, adorning themselves with the title of "ideological-value-driven," are energetically drilling holes in the bloc's ship and working with open eyes to topple the right-wing government.

A little over two months before the elections, Gali Baharav-Miara sent a 59-page document to the Prime Minister and cabinet ministers outlining all restrictions applicable to them ahead of election day.

The chairman of the "Achdut" party and former senior Likud member explains in an interview with "HaYom" why he left the party after 30 years to take a major political risk. He stated: "We will demand a service law for everyone, including Arabs and Haredim. We will not be in anyone's pocket, even if the price is new elections."

The government's failures require criticism, but criticizing every small thing creates a sense of persecution, may lead to apathy among many citizens, and jeopardize the urgent need for a change of government. Ahead of the elections, it is time to focus on the fundamental failures.

What is Netanyahu happy about? We are getting the same lady in a different outfit. None of those elected in the Likud primaries to realistic spots were willing to take responsibility and say: we were wrong. Soul-searching is necessary.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has suggested to the Supreme Court that the decision regarding a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 events be left to the next government. She noted that the ongoing delay, nearly three years into the war, risks compromising the effectiveness of future investigations.

Hili Tropper, chairman of the "Zionist Home - The Reservists" party, stated that his political faction will not join a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. He emphasized his commitment to forming a broad Zionist coalition.

Greece has failed in its attempt to lure leading scientists back to their homeland following the trauma of the economic crisis. This comes after about half a million people left the country during the economic crisis that broke out in Greece in 2008.

Professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya blames the "economic deep state" for the cost of living, but the address is elsewhere: the government is the one that holds the power to change reality – and it is the one that must be held accountable.

Sharp criticism was leveled against the Attorney General on Monday following a meeting of the supreme task force on crime, which she chairs. Senior officials, including those from the Budget Department, claimed the task force lacks clear goals, timelines, and the necessary urgency to address the current crime wave.

After a prolonged evacuation and numerous promises, Israel's northernmost city is still in the midst of an unprecedented disaster. Likud traditionally receives an overwhelming majority, but the feeling of abandonment puts loyalty to the test: between the Betar supporters who cannot imagine another ballot, and the residents who give the government a grade of "zero". Key voices, second part of the...

After years of government and local programs, youth violence continues to move between the digital and physical space. The state has long tried to offer various solutions, but these have revealed significant implementation gaps. The "Monitor" section of Globes and the Center for Citizen Empowerment tracks the government's handling of violence among children and youth.

Eylon Levy reveals the incredible improvisation behind his appointment as government spokesperson in the early days of the war, and explains that this conduct should not have happened.

Itamar Ben Gvir attacked Netanyahu's policy in Gaza on 103FM, claiming that the Prime Minister is making a mistake by agreeing to the 15-point document and allowing foreign forces into the Strip, and clarified why he will not leave the government two months before the elections.

Among the line of ministers challenged in their roles, Defense Minister Israel Katz most likely earns a spot on the podium in the parade of folly of the outgoing government.

The former Knesset member from Yesh Atid and the chairman of Ra'am are expected to meet to discuss details, with the agenda including ideological gaps between the two, primarily on LGBT rights. Sgalovitz admitted that he understands public reluctance regarding the move, but argues it serves the central goal: replacing the government.

Inflation in government ministries and the high number of ministers cause cumbersomeness, duplication, and managerial paralysis. The proposed solution is simple, gradual, and reversible: redistributing work so that ministers function only as policymakers and supervisors, while professional CEOs take the actual reins of management. Guest column.

Try to find out what the position of the Prime Minister and his coalition ministers is regarding the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, Syria, the Palestinian Authority, or Qatar. Their answer will begin and end with the phrase "it's complicated."

The Prime Minister's Office is leading a large-scale effort to counter the infiltration of criminal organizations into state systems by mobilizing all government ministries, rather than relying solely on law enforcement.

The classified procurement is intended to address an immediate operational need. 850 million shekels will be taken from the budget allocated for investments in the technology sector, and 150 million from unallocated funds. The legal counsel determined that despite the duty of restraint during the election period, there is no impediment to approving the move.

The government is expected to approve today, Sunday, the transfer of one billion shekels for defense procurement defined as "urgent." Most of the funding will be reallocated from the Ministry of Economy and Industry budget intended for investment and employment initiatives.

850 million shekels will be diverted from a budget intended for investments in the technology sector at the Ministry of Economy, and an additional 150 million from unallocated funds. The document emphasizes that without approval of the decision, it will not be possible to execute the procurement.

Just when it seemed that life in the Gaza envelope had returned to a path of renewal and action, a painful reminder of the truth came in the form of a suspected terrorist infiltration into Kibbutz Zikim. Even if it is impossible to give the residents full security, they do not deserve to be fed lies instead.

Reservists are exhausted while the government protects draft dodgers. Hesitation regarding Iran harms regional security and peace efforts. The government, driven by the fear of losing power, is leading the country toward a crisis. A collapse of trust in the Haredi sector and attempts to suppress the veteran vote are grave threats to democracy.

The man who wanted to save the country discovered that his public only wanted to save it from Bibi. Will the adherence to statehood be the sin for which there is no atonement?

The internal problems in Israeli society are so extensive that the next leadership will have to be the first in years forced to put an end to them.

Yoav Horowitz, who served as Chief of Staff and Director-General of the Prime Minister's Office, appears before the cameras in an unprecedented interview and explains why he decided to leave everything and join Gadi Eisenkot ahead of the upcoming elections.

For years, the civil service in Israel operated based on an ethos of statehood. The politicization of the civil service turns it into a party branch, where functionaries rule whose loyalty is to the party and the appointed minister. If we continue on this path, the day will not be far off when even the Supreme Court President will be dismissed on live television.

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.

Party leaders warn about “influence networks” of foreign actors trying to break society from within. But, they say, unfortunately, we don’t need enemies from outside—we have enough of them at home. Almost no party contributes to social cohesion.

Instead of focusing on external threats, the current Israeli government is actively seeking enemies from within. Defense Minister Israel Katz's recent attempt to replace Central Command Chief Avi Bluth highlights this dangerous trend.

In an interview on the "Meet the Press" program, "Beyachad" party chairman Naftali Bennett sounded like someone who has come to terms with the fact that Gadi Eisenkot will lead the "change bloc." He also refused to give an unequivocal answer regarding a potential coalition with Mansour Abbas's Ra'am party.

Amid protests in Tel Aviv and Haifa, retired Major General Yom Tov Samia accused the government of betraying national values and demanded the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre.

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.

The government's decision not to appear for the hearing is not the beginning of the crisis but one of its symptoms. It has stopped viewing the court as a restraining factor and has begun to see it as the one holding the steering wheel.

During the Channel 14 security conference, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich outlined his demands for the next government, focusing on aggressive action against security threats in Judea and Samaria and within Arab society.

Gil Bringer calls Yariv Levin's attempt to promote judicial reform a 'conservative march of folly.' He is right that the attempt failed miserably and requires lessons to be drawn, but his proposed lesson is flawed.

Two million people did not vote in the previous elections. If they had, the government of the October 7 massacre would not have come to power. In the upcoming elections, they must learn their lesson.

If the third intifada occurs, it will be different from the two that preceded it: it will be the first to arise in accordance with the vision of the Government of Israel. There are those who sow wind in the hope of reaping a storm. What enrages is that the IDF, the legal sovereign in the territories, has its head in the sand.

Chairman of the 'Beit Tzioni-Miluimnikim' party addressed the calls for non-reporting to reserve duty during the protest period: "These calls have long-term consequences," he said - "When the IDF calls, you report." At the same time, he attacked the coalition: "You cannot condemn non-reporting on one hand, and perpetuate draft evasion on the other - I will not complete 61 for Netanyahu."

During a government meeting amid West Bank escalation, ministers called for stricter rules of engagement. Ben Gvir insisted on a return to targeted killings.